It is thought that the Japan sea Polar air mass Convergence Zone (JPCZ) — an area over the Sea of Japan where various air ...

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

Japan will begin deep-sea rare earth exploration in the South Pacific as it moves to diversify supply chains amid tighter ...

Japan to test deep-sea rare-earth mining as China export curbs spark supply concerns - Tokyo set to make world’s first ...

Tokyo has begun a seabed mining trial near Minamitori Island as it seeks to cut reliance on Chinese rare earth supplies.

Tokyo has been reducing its dependence on China for the critical minerals amid a major diplomatic dispute with Beijing.

Japan wants to reduce its dependence on Chinese rare earths and is looking for a way to extract them domestically.