Defense
Drone footage of Japan destroyer Izumo reveals security hole
Video posted on Chinese site, but drone detection is difficult, experts say
International relations
Japan's foreign aid to focus more on tech, less on infrastructure
AI and quantum computing to be deployed to resolve sustainability issues
Myanmar Crisis
Myanmar resistance leaders present united front in Tokyo
NUG and ethnic groups demand that military withdraw entirely from politics
Politics
Line-Naver spat presents dilemma for Yoon's Japan policy push
South Korean president caught between backing local company, balancing Tokyo ties
Opinion
Taiwan is moving too slowly to prepare for war. Japan can help
Lai administration must be persuaded to accelerate push into asymmetrical defense
International relations
Japan, South Korea, China seek to ease friction at trilateral summit
Leaders to juggle economic and security interests at first meeting in 4 years
International relations
U.S. State Department to send diplomatic advisers to American cities
Biden seeks 'foreign policy for the middle class,' envoy for subnational diplomacy says
Defense
Japan to take on servicing of F-15 and F-16 U.S. fighter jets
Greater domestic maintenance capacity will save time and money
Defense
Japan to launch U.S.-inspired defense R&D center with eye on AI
Initiative taps private sector for projects like autonomous driving in dark
Climate Change
Japan to set 2040 green energy strategy to court data centers, chip fabs
Kishida pushes decarbonization while trying to meet growing power demand
Myanmar Crisis
Thailand, Japan signal policy shifts on engaging Myanmar's resistance
Bangkok orders telcos to cut internet to casino scam centers along border
Life
India unveils monument to dead from brutal World War II battle
Survivors recall Imperial Japanese Army's failed push toward Delhi
Technology
Japan, U.S. and others to ease cross-border personal data transfers
Companies meeting security, privacy requirements can freely send information
Energy
Japan plays catch-up in igniting nuclear fusion development
Tokyo targets legislation to spur research, speed testing
Politics
Japan ruling parties agree on tougher political funds disclosure
Proposal would hold lawmakers accountable for inaccurate reporting
Defense
U.S. will defend Japan, Taiwan if Trump wins election: H.R. McMaster
Former security adviser thinks Trump would be 'convinced' of need for troops in region
Opinion
Kishida deserved the warm embrace Macron gave Xi
Japan PM's low-key visit to Paris yielded significant bilateral initiatives
Politics
South Korea's Yoon calls for boosting ties with Japan and the U.S.
President announces new ministry to deal with birthrate 'national emergency'
International relations
Japan doubles development aid in 10 years, vying with China
Tokyo's ODA to Indo-Pacific and elsewhere surged to record in 2023
Opinion
New Japanese demands could be key to getting North Korea to talk
PM Kishida may be able to get his summit by pushing issue of 'Paradise on Earth'
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan Steel Works lands first defense deal for armored vehicles
Tokyo signs up new supplier to strengthen defense supply chain
International relations
Japan, China, South Korea eye first joint summit in 4 years
Trilateral meeting in late May to cover regional stability, trade issues
Climate Change
Asia braces for more extreme weather like 2023, world's hottest year
Health fallout set to worsen as severe heat, dryness and rain have already hit region
Politics
Kishida says no plan to dissolve Diet after defeat in by-elections
Japan PM vows to focus on revising political fund control law
Sports
Southeast Asian pro baseball club finds field of dreams -- in Japan
Indonesians, Filipinos, Sri Lankans compete in Kyushu independent league