Japan

Japan begins deep sea mission to test rare earths extraction and reduce reliance on China

Japan has embarked on a daring mission to explore rare earths from the deep sea, aiming to reduce its heavy reliance on China for...

Japan’s NRA worker loses phone in China containing confidential nuclear staff contacts raising security concerns

A worker at Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) recently lost a work-issued phone while traveling in China, raising concerns over the safety of sensitive...

Buried history erupts as Chinese scholars accuse Japan’s emperor in Unit 731 crimes

Chinese scholars are reigniting debate over Emperor Hirohito’s responsibility for Unit 731, a secret Japanese program that conducted brutal...

Japan expands F-35 strike reach under $79M Joint Strike Missile agreement

Japan has ordered more Joint Strike Missiles for its F-35A fighter jets under a new contract announced on December...

Japan confronts Beijing after fire-control radar incident — China and Russia bombers trigger fresh security alert

Japan’s defense chief has raised serious concerns over recent military activities by China and Russia in the East China...

Ryukyu Islands transformed into a war belt — Japan builds its biggest military shield since WWII as China tensions explode

Japan is quickly transforming its southernmost Ryukyu islands into a heavily fortified defense zone, sparking concern and curiosity across...

Vietnam’s warship storms into Japan’s Kure Naval Base — a bold signal in the rising Pacific power game

Vietnam’s modern frigate, Tran Hung Dao, has arrived at Japan’s Kure Naval Base. The visit signals a high-stakes maritime...

China–Japan standoff erupts after carrier jets ‘lock radar’ on Japanese fighters — Tokyo vows firm response

Japan’s claim that Chinese fighter jets aimed their radar at Japanese military aircraft near the Okinawa islands has ignited...