Japan’s $55.6 billion defense budget request focuses on drones, AI, missiles
TOKYO (AP) — Japan plans to use drones, artificial intelligence and new methods of warfare as it adapts…
People missing in Nepal-China flooding are from over 30 countries
Catastrophic flash floods in a border area of China and Nepal have killed at least 353 and left…
Tokyo area rattled by magnitude 5.9 quake, no tsunami alert issued. More than 20 injured.
TOKYO (AP) — A moderate earthquake rattled eastern Japan, including the Tokyo area, early Sunday, injuring more than…
Japan’s leader Takaichi explains why she secludes herself at official residence
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who is increasingly seen secluding herself at home, said on…
Japan executes a man convicted in 2009 arson and murders in Osaka
TOKYO (AP) — A man who killed five people by setting fire to a pachinko parlor in 2009…
International Criminal Court condemns latest US sanctions
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The International Criminal Court on Wednesday slammed the latest U.S. sanctions targeting senior…
Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin’s visit to disputed islands
MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s Foreign Ministry on Tuesday summoned the Japanese ambassador to protest Tokyo’s condemnation of President…
Behind Takaichi’s subtle signals at Japan’s WWII events
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s carefully crafted words and gestures at recent events marking the culmination of World War…
At Yasukuni, the politicians followed the script, but the shrine did not
Every year on Aug. 15 — the anniversary of the end of World War II — Yasukuni Shrine becomes…
Takaichi drops ‘remorse’ in her first war memorial address
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi struck a conservative tone at Japan’s annual memorial for its war dead, highlighting the…
Japan’s defense minister prays at controversial Yasukuni Shrine
TOKYO (AP) — The Japanese defense minister on Saturday prayed at Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, seen by Japan’s Asian…
Japan’s crown prince says he believes in gender equality for royal duties
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, on Thursday said he has…