International relations
Japan takes regional approach to diplomacy with ASEAN, Central Asia
Tokyo draws inspiration from 30-year-old TICAD framework for Africa
Politics
Japan to defend chips, other tech with new economic security plan
Document due out this month will call for subsidies, export controls
Defense
Japan, U.S., EU hold cyber defense drill with India, ASEAN support
Infrastructure-focused training includes responding to attacks on factory robots
Defense
Japan hikes assumed margin for defense gear to 15% from 8%
Defense Ministry eager to bolster domestic supply networks
International relations
Nearly 70% of South Koreans against Fukushima release: poll
Only about 8.5% have positive view of Kishida, but an improvement on 2022
Society
Japan seeks dissolution of scandal-hit Unification Church
A year on from Abe death, government will request revocation of group's status
Supply Chain
Japan, World Bank diversify renewable energy supply chains
Emerging countries to get help to boost manufacturing, with eye on easing China dependence
Supply Chain
Japan to add advanced electronic parts to critical supplies list
Supply chains for multilayer ceramic capacitors would be protected
Politics
Japan shifts battle against hay fever into high gear
Government aims to cut pollen production in half within 30 years
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Middle East crisis
South Korea and Japan flag economic risk of Middle East war
Both countries seeking measures to deal with possible rise in energy prices
Middle East crisis
Japan tries for balanced diplomatic response to Israel-Hamas war
With Middle East largest source of oil imports, PM Kishida urges restraint
International relations
Majority of Chinese believe nuclear war could happen: poll
Russia-Ukraine war and smaller tactical weapons among top reasons
Transportation
Hydrogen-powered plane tech to receive Japanese aid
$200m in support will go toward fuel cell, engine development
Middle East crisis
Israel-Gaza conflict: Japanese companies hunker down, seek info
Trading houses Mitsubishi, Mitsui and Sumitomo all have Israeli presence
Aerospace & Defense Industries
Japan-Australia team tapping lasers to find peanut-sized space debris
EX-Fusion and EOS to test tech that can detect objects as small as 3 cm
International relations
Japan partners with Australia on Pacific island investment push
Market research cooperation aims to help companies win infrastructure, finance deals
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Defense
Japan, U.S. advance integrated deterrence with early Tomahawk delivery
Concern over China, North Korea pushes countries to speed up missile defense
Economy
Osaka Expo 2025 construction costs now $330m over budget
Rising material and labor prices force 2nd upward revision, up 80% from original bid
Defense
Repairing U.S. ships in Japan 'very important': defense chief Kihara
Minister vows to explore use of private shipyards and hangars to cut backlogs
International relations
China, South Korea response muted after 2nd Fukushima water release
But Beijing and Hong Kong no closer to lifting seafood bans over 'contamination'
Defense
Japan eyes tighter security clearances on par with U.S., Europe
Closer harmony in secret keeping will aid intelligence sharing and joint projects
Defense
Japan brings forward Tomahawk acquisition by a year
New Defense Minister Kihara cites 'stern security environment' in meeting with Austin
Supply Chain
Japan aims to double marine, rail shipments to take load off truckers
New limits on overtime for drivers create need for alternatives
Technology
Japan courts Canada, Australia for China-free EV supply chain
Nation battles South Korea to secure key minerals outside control of Beijing
International relations
Taliban urge Japan to invest in Afghanistan's minerals, metals
Japanese ambassador to country met official in Qatar last month