TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is preparing to visit the U.S. for his first meeting with President Donald Trump, looking to start the relationship off on the right foot with discussion of increasing imports of American shale gas.

Koeda argued in a column in the Nikkei newspaper that it’s important to look at the negative impact of prolonged ultra-low interest rates.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is carefully considering whether to release a statement this year to mark the 80th anniversary of the country's surrender in

The approval rating for Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet stands at 35.7 percent, little changed from 36.5 percent las

( MENAFN - IANS) Tokyo, Jan 27 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's Cabinet approval rating remains at 35.7 per cent, slightly down from 36.5 per cent last month, while disapproval rose to 49.2 per cent, according to a Kyodo News survey.

His speech lacked specifics on how to make Japan a place where people "think that tomorrow will be better than today". Read more at straitstimes.com.

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has moved into the Prime Minister’s Official Residence, located just a short stroll from his office in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward.

TOKYO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday pledged to enhance communication with China and comprehensively advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit between the two countries.

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday pledged to build a cross-party consensus through parliamentary debate as his minority government seeks to ensure sustained pay hikes and regional revitalization as his priority goals.

How should Japan tackle pressing domestic and international challenges? Avoiding explanations to the public will not earn their understanding or agree

Japan's concerns over a potential U.S. retreat from the region have grown amid China's increasingly assertive military posture.

Japan PM Ishiba is seeking to arrange a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Read more at straitstimes.com.