Japan

In Hiroshima, Biden promises Japan nuclear umbrella

The US will defend Japan with atomic weapons if necessary, the Japanese government announced on Thursday, citing the readout of a meeting…

12 months ago

No quiet on the Eastern front: How the US has worked to prevent Russia and Japan from putting a formal end to World War Two

“Give back the Northern Territories! You’re illegally occupying our land!” Every year, on February 7, slogans like this blare out…

1 year ago

Japan may host Australian nuclear subs – envoy

Australia’s acquisition of nuclear submarines is critically important for regional security and Japan is ready to offer its expertise and…

1 year ago

North Korea fires ballistic missiles, Japan says

North Korea launched two ballistic missiles towards its eastern waters early on Sunday, the Japanese Defense Ministry announced. The launches,…

2 years ago

US explains why weapons are staying in Japan after drills 

Some of the heavy weapons brought by the US to Japan for a joint training exercise will remain there for…

2 years ago

Drawing the sword: Is Japan getting ready to move against China?

A recent report suggests that Japan’s government is considering positioning over 1,000 ballistic missiles aimed towards China, a move that…

2 years ago

Japan to bar Putin from former PM Abe’s funeral – media

The Japanese government is expected to bar Russian President Vladimir Putin from attending the state funeral of former Prime Minister…

2 years ago

Japan sounds alarm over Ukraine and Taiwan

Japan sees an increasing amount of global and regional security risks tied to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine,…

2 years ago

Japan’s ruling party secures majority to fulfill Abe’s ‘dream’

Japan's current and former prime ministers' Liberal Democratic Party, alongside its coalition partner Komeito, have won enough seats to comfortably…

2 years ago

Japan’s former PM Abe has died after being shot – media

Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been pronounced dead after being shot during a public event, NHK has reported,…

2 years ago