Japan

LDP elects Sanae Takaichi as first female leader in Japan marking major shift in party history

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, a decision many view as historic. Her victory makes her the...

Japan’s giant warship heads to US for deadly Tomahawk missile upgrade

Japan is taking a major step to strengthen its defense amid growing regional tensions. A Japanese guided-missile destroyer, the JS Chokai, is on its...

Australian government negotiates price of Japanese frigate fleet while ministers meet in Tokyo

Australia has taken a big step toward strengthening its naval power. On August 5, the Australian government confirmed that...

🛡️ Beijing on edge — Japan’s Mogami-class warships to patrol Indo-Pacific in $6.5B warship deal with Australia

In a major development that marks a shift in international defense partnerships, Japan has secured a landmark A$10 billion...

⚔️ Japan’s ‘Trump moment’? Far-right party gains traction with anti-immigration, Japan First agenda

Japanese politics has long been seen as calm, stable, and even boring by some. For decades, the same party—the...

⚔️ 1,000km reach unlocked — Japan deploys missiles capable of hitting China

Japan is getting ready to deploy long-range anti-ship missiles in Kumamoto Prefecture this fiscal year. This major defense step...

➡️ Japan warns of new nuclear threats from North Korea in explosive defense report

Japan’s Ministry of Defense has raised serious concerns in its latest annual defense report, “Defense of Japan 2025.” The...

Japan’s stunning Type 88 missile launch shocks Asia, sparks fresh China fears

Japan launched a Type 88 missile from its own soil for the first time in its history. Japan conducted...