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SCI & TECH1d agoJapan Advances Deep-Sea Mining as Support for a Moratorium GrowsAs the first country to have continuously retrieved rare-earth mud from such depths, Japan is in a position to influence the future of the maritime order.The Diplomat
POLITICS1d agoWhy Japan is pushing for a more ‘proactive’ Southeast Asia amid great-power rivalryJapan wants a more united and proactive Southeast Asia as it sees Asean as a bulwark against an intensifying great-power rivalry, analysts say, while uncertainty over Washington’s long-term Indo-Pacific strategy has deepened Tokyo’s concerns about the region’s future. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday urged Southeast Asian nations to strengthen their collective response to emerging security threats, warning of a “rapidly deteriorating” security environment and shifts in the...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoJapan and US strike deal on missile assembly as Tokyo expands long-range arsenalTokyo has struck a deal to build an assembly line for advanced American air-to-air missiles, while simultaneously exploring missile testing in India and Australia, moves which further mark Japan’s shift away from its post-war pacifist defence posture. Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi announced late Wednesday that the two allies would construct a final assembly facility in Japan for the AIM-120 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM). The facility’s location has not been...South China Morning Post
MILITARY2d agoU.S. and Japan agree to establish missile-production facilityThe United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said late Wednesday.…Japan Today
MILITARY2d agoU.S. and Japan, long alarmed by China's aggression, agree to establish missile-production facilityJapan Today
POLITICS2d agoOPINION: Japan PM Takaichi's one-woman rule faces limitsPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces the first major scandal since taking office after appointing Kazuo Yana, who Read full story herekyodonews · japan
MILITARY2d agoAirbus eyes UK-Japan-Italy fighter jet deal after rival collapseAirbus chief Guillaume Faury said on Wednesday that the European plane maker could join a British-Japanese-Italian consortium to build a next generation fighter jet after the collapse of a Franco-German rival.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS2d agoHello Kitty owner Sanrio scraps Japanese TV show Vivant deal over China backlashJapanese character company Sanrio, owner of popular IPs including Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll and My Melody, has terminated its planned collaboration with the television drama Vivant following strong public criticism in China. In an official statement released late on Wednesday evening, the company acknowledged that the Japanese spy drama contained content that “does not align with the Sanrio Group’s corporate philosophy”. The controversial series includes scenes depicting Chinese intelligence...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan reaffirm commitment to continued support for UkraineGermany and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to continuing support for Ukraine and working closely together to achieve a just and lasting peace.Ukrinform [en]
WORLD2d agoNo tricks: Japan steps up police patrols, tightens alcohol limits for HalloweenWith Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year, with the event falling on a Saturday. Halloween is not a traditional festivity in Japan, but has evolved into a major urban event in recent years, particularly in Tokyo’s Shibuya district, where revellers in costumes gather for street celebrations. The festivities have increasingly become associated with public...South China Morning Post
BUSINESS2d agoJapan strikes back, with alluring new love dolls aimed at fending off cheaper Chinese challengersWeekly Playboy (Nov 2), which this month observes the 60th anniversary since its launch by Shueisha, reports on the return of Orient Industries to the love doll market.…Japan Today
MILITARY2d agoMarines, Japanese Forces Sharpen Explosive Disposal Skills During Keen Sword 2027U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, trained alongside Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members during bilateral live-fire ground response training in Okinawa, Japan.DoD News
POLITICS2d agoMEA highlights stronger linkages between Japan and northeast IndiaAfter the leaders of Japan and Bangladesh agree to enhance regional connectivity, the MEA says it will also boost to the Japan-India economic partnership in India as wellThe Hindu
POLITICS2d agoGermany and Japan strengthen economic ties as global tensions riseGerman Chancellor Friedrich Merz and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi agreed in Tokyo on Wednesday to deepen cooperation on economic security and high tech. It is Merz's first visit to Japan since taking office in May 2025.EuroNews [en]
POLITICS2d agoToward a New ‘Normal’: The Recalibration of the Japan-US AllianceSince the Cold War, Japan and the U.S. have both been seeking normalcy, but they define the term very differently.The Diplomat
POLITICS2d agoJapan Today Spotlight #86 | Japan’s first female PM: What’s changed for women?Japan made history a year ago when Sanae Takaichi became its first female prime minister. Twelve months later, what has her leadership actually meant for women in Japan?…Japan Today
POLITICS2d agoMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' - ReutersMerz invites Japan to back trade alliance as China asks Germany to be 'rational' ReutersReuters World
WORLD2d agoJapan football association official resigns after AFC aligns with InfantinoVice president Takeshi Okada said responses to several World Cup controversies did not align with his personal values.Al Jazeera [en]
WORLD3d agoJapan municipalities step up measures against disruptive Halloween crowdsWith Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year with the event falling on…Japan Today
CYBER3d agoJapan's GMO Offers $1 Million Bounty to Catch Hackers Behind FX Trading Cloud BreachJapan's GMO Internet Group is offering up to $1 million in total for tips that help catch the attackers who breached its Onamae.com Desktop Cloud service, after refusing to pay an extortion demand. The reward program opened on October 28 and pays only if a tip helps lead to an arrest or an international wanted notice. The service hosts Windows desktops used for FX trading,The Hacker News
POLITICS3d agoWill US midterm battles blind Washington to Asia? Japan isn’t taking any chancesJapan is bracing for a more unpredictable ally in Washington, as the US midterm elections threaten to deepen political gridlock and complicate Tokyo’s long-term security calculations, analysts say. Observers warn that post-election political battles, ranging from a possible repeat of impeachment proceedings to the mounting legal battles ensnaring the administration of US President Donald Trump, risk diverting the White House’s attention from foreign policy and its long-standing commitments to...South China Morning Post
WORLD3d agoCradle to career: Japanese parents take over dating, job hunting for childrenParents in Japan are taking an increasingly active role in their children’s lives – helping them find marriage partners, navigate job hunting and secure housing – as the line between parental support and personal decision-making continues to blur. In a practice known as “proxy matchmaking”, parents attend social events armed with photos and profiles of their children, hoping to find suitable marriage partners through conversations with other parents. The Association of Parents of Marriage...South China Morning Post
DISASTER3d agoOver 1,000 still in Japan shelters 3 months after Kumamoto quake: ‘exhausted all the time’More than 1,000 people are still taking shelter in evacuation centres, awaiting temporary housing three months after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, damaging their homes. The quake occurred at 4.27pm on July 28. As of Monday, the death toll stood at 38 – 36 from confirmed disaster-related causes and two suspected to be disaster-related – bringing the number of casualties to 420. Evacuation centres remain open at 21 locations in seven cities and towns. In...South China Morning Post
CYBER3d agoCyberStrikeAI Uses 44 AI Agents to Automate Hacking Operations Against Japan TargetsThe Hacker News
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