Israel should deepen its strategic ties with Japan
Israel has a strategic concentration problem. For decades, the country has depended overwhelmingly on the United States and…
BOJ raises rates to over 30-year high; yen strengthens, yields climb
TOKYO, JAPAN – SEPTEMBER 16: The Bank of Japan headquarters stand at dusk on September 14, 2026 in…
Japan’s Prince Hisahito turns 20 as government reinforces male-only succession
TOKYO (AP) — Prince Hisahito turned 20 on Sunday as he faces growing attention as a future monarch…
Heavy rain in north-central Japan causes floods and landslides
TOKYO (AP) — Torrential rain struck Japan’s north-central prefectures of Ishikawa and Toyama on Thursday, triggering flooding and…
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across the art world, dies at 97
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum…
Strong Kanto quake injures dozens, triggering warnings of similar shaking over next week
Authorities are warning the public to remain vigilant for strong shaking over the next week after a magnitude…
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…
Magnitude 5.9 earthquake rattles Tokyo and eastern Kanto region
Tokyo and the eastern Kanto region were shaken at 2 a.m. Sunday by a magnitude 5.9 earthquake centered…
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…
Express train hits and kills 4 railway workers in Japan
TOKYO (AP) — An express train entering a station in Japan hit and killed four people who were…
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…
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…