Japan has announced its biggest defence export policy shift in decades, opening the door for overseas sales of warships, missiles and other military equipment. The move marks a major change in Tokyo’s long-standing restrictions on arms exports and signals a broader transformation in Japan’s
Japan remained on alert after a powerful offshore earthquake triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders across parts of the country’s northeast coast. Authorities later lifted the tsunami warning after smaller waves than initially feared were recorded, but officials cautioned that the risk of another strong earthquake remains elevated over the coming week. Japan
Japan Offers $10 Billion to Help Asia Buy Oil Japan has announced a new financial support framework worth about $10 billion to help Asian countries secure crude oil and other energy resources as tensions in the Middle East continue to push up prices and disrupt supply chains. The move comes as governments across Asia face […]
Iran has told Japan it is ready to help ensure the passage of Japanese-affiliated ships through the Strait of Hormuz, offering a possible easing of pressure on one of the world’s most important energy routes as the regional conflict continues. The reported assurance is significant for Japan, which depends heavily on Middle East oil moving […]
Japan is exploring rare-earth mining cooperation with India, a development that may look like a routine resource partnership on the surface but in reality reflects a much deeper geopolitical shift. Both countries sit in the shadow of China, both have complicated strategic relationships with Beijing, and both depend heavily on rare-earth materials that China currently […]
Severe snowfall across northern and western Japan has killed at least 30 people, authorities said, as extreme winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life and transport. The deaths were reported over the past two weeks in areas along the Sea of Japan coast, where snowfall has been far above seasonal averages. Accidents During Snow Clearing […]
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to travel to Japan for a bilateral summit, just a week after holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The closely timed visits underline Seoul’s effort to manage relations with both Tokyo and Beijing amid shifting regional dynamics. Focus on Security and Economy During the Japan visit, […]
Japan has criticised China’s decision to ban exports of certain dual-use items to Japan, calling the move unacceptable and warning of its potential impact on economic and security ties between the two countries. Tokyo said the restriction runs counter to international trade norms and unfairly targets Japan amid rising regional tensions. What the Export Ban […]
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck western Japan early on Monday, shaking buildings and causing alarm among residents but no tsunami warning was issued. The quake was felt strongly in parts of Shikoku and western Honshu, with tremors reported in several cities including Takamatsu and Okayama. Officials said there was no risk of a tsunami following the […]
Japan’s Cabinet has approved a record national budget of about 122.3 trillion yen, or roughly $785 billion, for the next fiscal year, marking the largest spending plan in the country’s history. The budget, which will be submitted to Parliament for approval, reflects the government’s attempt to support economic growth while maintaining discipline over public finances. […]















