YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday proposed an economic zone connecting the Indian ...

Japan's top government spokesperson has made clear that the designation of several Japanese cities as Africa "hometowns" is ...

A cultural exchange programme linking four Japanese cities with African nations was meant to foster goodwill but instead ...

Tokyo's reaction follows Nigeria's announcement that Japan will 'create a special visa category for highly skilled, ...

Japanese authorities are in damage control mode, after misinformation about a cultural exchange program sparked an ...

Outraged reactions from many Japanese citizens to the program – largely fueled by misinformation – reveal growing anxiety about immigration, even though it is necessary in an aging country.

Japan has one combined distinctive goal on the African agenda - investment, trade, and development. This was indicated ...

The East Asian nation is positioning itself as a reliable partner at a time when the US and UK governments have made huge ...

The former prime minister of Chad is facing a 20-year prison term after being convicted of hate speech, xenophobia and having ...

The Japanese government on Tuesday denied promoting immigration from Africa as it scrambles to dispel misinformation stemming from the designation of "Africa Hometown" cities following a Japan-led ...

Japan aims to increase its presence in Africa. Over the next three years, the Japanese government plans to invest $1.5 ...

Japan's role as a stable partner for Africa, a key region for its economic security, has grown increasingly important amid ...