Murayama issued the 1995 proclamation on the 50th anniversary of Japan's surrender, expressing "deep remorse" over the country's atrocities in Asia.

Past visits by top leaders to Yasukuni, which honours convicted war criminals, have angered Japan's neighbours.

Hosts stun five-time world champions with incredible comeback win - Japan 3-2 Brazil: Hosts came from two goals down at ...

Japan's Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, is to visit Laos in November to mark the 70th ...

United Arab Emirates deny Japan and take the final place at next year's men's T20 World Cup with an eight-wicket victory in ...

Following Japan's stunning comeback against Brazil, star Casemiro issued a strong warning to Carlo Ancelotti's national team ...

Japan can mount a serious challenge at next year's World Cup in North America, striker Ayase Ueda said after inspiring the ...

Grand Slam winner Naomi Osaka withdraws from the Japan Open through injury as tennis players continue to struggle.