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A 5.9 magnitude earthquake shook the Tokyo area from Saturday night to Sunday, injuring at least 37 people, according to Japanese authorities. The tremor was strongly felt in the capital and several neighboring prefectures, but it did not trigger a tsunami. The earthquake occurred around 2 a.m. local......
China has voiced support for remarks by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov concerning Japan’s obligations under the United Nations Charter, adding another layer to the diplomatic tensions surrounding Japan’s security policy and its historical role in World War II. Chinese Foreign Ministry......
Japan is preparing to expand its military capabilities with the development of hypersonic missiles launched from submarines and long-range unmanned aircraft, according to reports on the country’s proposed defense budget for fiscal year 2027. The initiative reflects a significant shift in Japan’s......
The toll from the torrential rains that hit Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, continues to rise. Local authorities reported on Tuesday that 13 people have died, while one person remains missing following the exceptional rainfall recorded last week. The meteorological phenomenon also caused significant......
Holdings of U.S. Treasury securities changed in different directions among major foreign investors in June 2026, with Japan, the United Kingdom and China reducing their positions while Saudi Arabia increased its holdings. The latest figures also show a contrasting trend between Saudi Arabia and the United......
Tensions between Russia and Japan have reached a new diplomatic episode amid a territorial dispute over the Kuril Islands. Moscow summoned Japanese ambassador Akira Muto following Vladimir Putin's visit to the contested archipelago, reviving a historical grievance that continues to weigh on relations......
German defence technology company Helsing is moving closer to expanding its presence in Japan’s military sector, with support from Japanese technology and finance group Rakuten as a local partner in negotiations for a potential drone supply agreement. The partnership comes as Japan accelerates......
Japan’s economy continued to expand in the second quarter of 2026, demonstrating unexpected resilience despite a challenging international environment. However, the pace of growth slowed more than economists had anticipated, raising fresh questions about the outlook for monetary policy and domestic......
Diplomatic tensions in East Asia have intensified after Japanese ministers visited Tokyo’s Yasukuni Shrine, prompting sharp criticism from China and South Korea over a site that remains deeply associated with Japan’s wartime history. The controversy emerged on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s......