Japan

Tokyo, Manila launch intelligence-sharing, maritime border talks amid China’s shadow

epa12999742 Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) shake hands before a summit meeting at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo, Japan, 28 May 2026. EPA/Kiyoshi Ota / POOL

Russia says US missiles in Japan for drills would threaten Russia

Spokeswoman of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova attends the annual press conference held by Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow, Russia January 20, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

Japan, Philippines to discuss information sharing pact to ease arms exports

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attend a joint press conference at the Akasaka Palace State Guest House on May 28, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. Rodrigo Reyes Marin/Pool via REUTERS

New Taiwan-Japan ferry service debuts on ship that has war evacuation role

The Yaima Maru is one of the ships that Japan’s government put on a list of vessels to be used to evacuate island residents to mainland Japan in case of a crisis.

Japan to study GPS tracking of stalkers as part of countermeasures review

The proposed system would require offenders with restraining orders under the anti-stalking law to wear the devices.

Buoyed by home crowd, Loh Kean Yew advances into Singapore Badminton Open round of 16

Loh Kean Yew is the sole Singaporean left in the Super 750 event.

Heatstroke casualties at the workplace in Japan hit record-high 1,803 in 2025

Pedestrians holding umbrellas walk on a hot day amid a heatwave in Tokyo's Shinjuku district on August 30, 2025. (Photo by Philip FONG / AFP)

China warns Quad ministers against provoking conflict

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said "relevant countries should stop interfering in maritime issues around China".

Japan Airlines to launch lunar transport service, allowing items to be preserved for the future

Using ispace landers, a dedicated lunar transport container, Mobius Ark, will carry regional specialties and products representative of local businesses to the Moon’s surface.

Japan nuclear regulator eyes penalties for false reactor restart filings

The consideration comes after Chubu Electric Power in January reported that the quake-resistance data for its Hamaoka nuclear power plant was allegedly manipulated.

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