How Sanae Takaichi’s big win in Japan may complicate Beijing’s Taiwan policy
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s sweeping victory in Sunday’s snap election has sounded alarm bells in Beijing, which…
Hawkish Japanese prime minister hopes for big election win
TOKYO (AP) — Polls opened Sunday in parliamentary elections that Japan’s popular Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hopes will…
Why Russian spies find Japan such an easy target: ‘people are so polite’
Japan is reeling from a Russian espionage scandal that has laid bare how easily industrial secrets can slip…
Japan‑US Alliance Could Collapse if Tokyo Ignores Taiwan, PM Takaichi Warns
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has made waves recently, warning that the Japan‑US security alliance could crumble if…
Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named to Team Japan’s WBC roster
Japan’s roster for the World Baseball Classic features familiar names, but one question lingers. The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani…
Japan restarts first nuclear reactor since Fukushima under close scrutiny
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) on Wednesday restarted its first nuclear reactor since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, with…
China’s air force has technology that rivals the US’s and it could be pivotal in any conflict over Taiwan
China’s air force now seriously threatens the US and Western counterparts in key areas, representing “a potentially revolutionary…
Viral bullying clips, mass murder threat sound alarm in Japan over school violence
Recent viral clips in Japan of bullying, including one which later led to a mass murder revenge threat,…
In Japan, fears of China’s antibiotics dominance spur calls for self-sufficiency
Medical professionals in Japan are concerned that China could dramatically ramp up trade pressure on Tokyo by adding…
30th anniversary Tamagotchi Exhibition runs through Feb. 2
Tamagotchi (Photo by Pascal Maramis, CC BY 2.0/courtesy of Japan Travel) One of Japan’s most iconic pop-culture creations…
Tokyo shares jump to new record following Wall Street rally
HONG KONG (AP) — Asian shares were mostly higher Tuesday, led by a rally in Japan after Wall…
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan
China’s vast outbound travel market is set for further growth in 2026, boosted by the spread of visa-free…