Japan defence minister denies militarism and criticises China's 'huge arsenal'
Shinjiro Koizumi makes some of Tokyo's most pointed remarks yet in the dispute over Japan's military build-up.
World
bbc.com
31.05.2026
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
World
aljazeera.com
21.05.2026
Japan PM: Hormuz closure ‘inflicting enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific
Japan’s PM says the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘inflicting an ‘enormous impact’ on Asia Pacific.
World
aljazeera.com
04.05.2026
Aragchi had a telephone conversation with his Japanese colleague
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi had a telephone conversation with his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi.
Azerbaijan
report.az
03.05.2026
Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan's announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
Sanctioned ICC chief urges Japan to counter U.S. campaign
"I can state categorically that there is absolutely no reason for me to be sanctioned," the Japanese ICC chief said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
‘The Full Monty’ comes to Japan to bare all and open minds
The English-language musical comedy starring Koji Yamamoto asks big questions about masculinity and vulnerability while loosening up local audiences.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China: ex-official
Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, ex-Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan energy plan seeks to back pipelines bypassing Hormuz
The plan is part of a new energy strategy that's aimed at strengthening supply security, according to documents from Japan's Cabinet Office.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan got caught in the tech selloff. Now it’s time to buy the dip, says strategist.
A research firm says there are cyclical, fundamental and technical reason to buy Japanese stocks.
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
More than 1,000 volunteers pull historic castle back to its original site in Japan
More than 1,000 volunteers pull Japan’s Hirosaki Castle back to its original site in Aomori after a decade of renovation work on the 400-year-old keep.
Azerbaijan
euronews.com
26.08.2026
United Airlines continues Japan expansion with new Okinawa and Osaka routes
As tourism booms across Japan, United Airlines is continuing to expand its offerings to the country, with new routes planned for Okinawa and Osaka.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Oscars: Japan Selects ‘All of a Sudden’ for International Feature Race
Hamaguchi Ryusuke’s “All of a Sudden” has been selected as Japan’s entry in the international feature category at the 99th Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Producers Association of Japan (Eiren) has
Culture
variety.com
26.08.2026
Typhoon Saudel heads west after pounding Japan's remote islands, injuring 2
A powerful typhoon is heading west over the East China Sea after slamming Okinawa and other remote southwestern Japanese islands, causing blackouts, flight cancellations and threatening landslides
World
abcnews.com
26.08.2026
Japan, Indonesia, Australia defense chiefs hold first-ever trilateral talks
The three agreed to promote defense cooperation, just weeks after Jakarta reached a deal with Beijing to boost military ties following joint naval drills east of Taiwan.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan debt-servicing costs to hit $230 billion record next year
The sharp increase highlights the growing burden of higher interest rates.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japanese Red Cross worried over Kumamoto evacuees’ health after quake
Officials said that evacuees' health could deteriorate due to prolonged life at shelters or in their own cars.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan strategizes to support forestry industry revitalization
The plans are expected to include consolidation of forests held by different owners, use of information and communication technology, and improving lumber products' added value.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan to keep gas pump prices at around ¥170
To secure additional financial resources, the government plans to tap into a ¥2.5 trillion reserve fund for responding to the situation in the Middle East.
World
japantimes.co.jp
26.08.2026
Japan: 1,800 people pull 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep by hand
About 1,800 people came together in northern Japan to pull a 360-tonne castle keep by hand. The Hirosaki Castle keep was moved in 2015 so its earthquake-damaged stone wall could undergo repairs. Now,
World
france24.com
25.08.2026