Japan scrambles jets to intercept Russian nuclear bombers

Japan regularly intercepts Russian forces near its territorial waters and airspace.

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after months in office, sets up snap election

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of Parliament, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election ...

US prepares front-line Pacific base for stealth jets

The U.S. is scheduled to deploy 48 F-35A aircraft to Misawa Air Base in Japan to replace 36 older F-16 jets.

Japan's top diplomat says Myanmar election may deepen division

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday that Myanmar could face even greater division if military rule ...

Japan's Takaichi dissolves parliament after only 3 months in office, setting up snap election

The move by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is an attempt to capitalize on her popularity to help her governing party regain ...

Senior US defence official Colby to visit South Korea and Japan next week, Yonhap says

SEOUL, Jan 23 (Reuters) - U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for policy Elbridge Colby will visit South Korea from Sunday to ...
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Japanese leader sets up snap election on February 8

Japan’s prime minister Sanae Takaichi has dissolved the lower house of parliament, paving the way for a snap election on February 8.The move is an ...
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Japan’s Deliberate Pivot to the Pacific: Why History Matters

Driven by lessons from World War II and China’s expanding presence, Japan’s strategic orientation is pivoting eastward into the Pacific.

Can Japan’s Sanae Takaichi win over voters with Abenomics, tax cuts and military spending?

Ms Takaichi supports a revival of Abenomics, named after her late predecessor Shinzo Abe, a programme of heavy government ...