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POLITICS53m agoUS, S.Korea, Japan Vow ‘Complete’ N.Korea DenuclearisationSpeculation is mounting over a potential meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month's APEC summit in China, with Trump making repeated overtures to Pyongyang for nuclear talks. The post US, S.Korea, Japan Vow ‘Complete’ N.Korea Denuclearisation appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
POLITICS3h agoUS, South Korea, and Japan commit to "complete" denuclearization of the NorthEstados Unidos, Corea del Sur y Japón reiteran su compromiso con el desarme nuclear de Corea del Norte, que sigue rechazando dialogar. Especulan sobre posible reunión entre Trump y Kim en la APEC, mientras Norcorea mantiene su postura de potencia nuclear irreversible.Clarín
WORLD5h agoDark past of Japan’s Unit 731 buried under airport expansionA village that sent hundreds of men to one of imperial Japan’s most notorious wartime units is being demolished to make way for a runway at Tokyo’s Narita International Airport. Unit 731 carried out lethal experiments on captives, many of them Chinese, to develop biological weapons during the second world war. Around 300 of its roughly 3,000 personnel came from Kamo, a neighbourhood in Shibayama town, Chiba prefecture, east of the capital. Its founder and commander, Lieutenant General Shiro...South China Morning Post
POLITICS5h agoJapan demands release of national in meeting with Russia's LavrovJapanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of a ‌G20 meeting in Atlanta on Friday and demanded the release of a…Japan Today
WORLD8h agoAt the BNF, a breathtaking journey through Japanese photography, from nuclear trauma to Zen minimalismThe institution, which began collecting Japanese photographs in the late 1960s, presents an exceptional selection of 250 prints, spanning from the postwar period to the present day.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS9h agoJapan, Russia foreign ministers hold talks on fringes of G20Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov held a meeting Friday on the sidelines of a Group of 20 foreign ministers meeting in the…Japan Today
WORLD9h agoAt 90, Japanese bodybuilder still competingJapanese bodybuilder Toshisuke Kanazawa, 90, center, competes in the 2026 IFBB World Fitness and Bodybuilding Championships in Santa Susanna, Spain, on Friday.Japan Today
BUSINESS11h agoJapan’s Omron Healthcare opens first India manufacturing facility near ChennaiJapan's Omron Healthcare has opened its first manufacturing facility in India, located near Chennai. This expansion marks a significant investment and operational growth for the company in the Indian market.The Hindu
SCI & TECH13h agoOn a Remote Island, Japan Puts Its Deep-Sea Mining Ambitions on DisplayExperts argue that Japan’s rush to exploit rare-earth mud from the sea floor near Minamitorishima is driven less by resources than by the political value of being seen to use the island.thediplomat · japan
SCI & TECH13h agoOn a Remote Island, Japan Puts Its Deep-Sea Mining Ambitions on DisplayExperts argue that Japan’s rush to exploit rare-earth mud from the sea floor near Minamitorishima is driven less by resources than by the political value of being seen to use the island.The Diplomat
POLITICS13h agoJapan-Taiwan Relations Enter ‘Deep Waters.’ Will They Sink or Swim?Economic, technological, and societal ties between the two sides have never been stronger, yet political constraints are becoming more and more visible.The Diplomat
MILITARY16h agoChina and US expand military drone flights near Japan and the South China SeaChina and America have escalated uncrewed aircraft deployments across sensitive Indo-Pacific waters, with mainland drones patrolling strategic passages near Japan while a US Marine detachment operates near disputed South China Sea islands. In recent days, Japan has detected an uptick in Chinese military aircraft operations in important waters that enable Beijing’s naval forces to transit beyond the first island chain. The activity coincided with large-scale joint military exercises between Tokyo...South China Morning Post
DISASTER20h agoTugboat fire off Okinawa, Miyakojima; 1 Japanese crew member diesA tugboat fire occurred off the coast of Okinawa and Miyakojima, resulting in the death of one Japanese crew member. This reports a maritime incident with a fatality.Asahi Shimbun
POLITICS1d agoHow the Japanese Spy Drama ‘Vivant’ Became The Target of China’s Anger“Vivant,” a Japanese thriller that features Chinese spies, has drawn intense criticism from Beijing. Its creators defend the show, saying it is “completely fictional.”NYT World
BUSINESS1d agoBank of Japan says inflation hit 2% target after 13 yearsThe Bank of Japan said on Friday inflation had hit its 2% target, more than 13 years after it adopted the goal in a bid to pull the economy out of deflation, but held off hiking interest rates for now.EuroNews [en]
BUSINESS1d agoJapan's industrial production growth hits fastest pace since January; retail sales slow to 2.3% Y/YJapan's industrial production growth has reached its fastest rate since January, while retail sales growth has slowed to 2.3% year-over-year. This news provides insights into the country's economic performance.Seeking Alpha Tech
MILITARY1d agoJapan To Assemble AMRAAM Missiles As U.S. Moves To Dramatically Boost AIM-120 ProductionAs part of a multibillion-dollar missile-production expansion, Washington and Tokyo also seek to accelerate production of the SM-3 Block IIA interceptor. The post Japan To Assemble AMRAAM Missiles As U.S. Moves To Dramatically Boost AIM-120 Production appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
POLITICS1d agoJapan and Germany become 'premium partners', but clash over car protectionMet glimlachen, buigingen en afspraken over nauwere samenwerking ontvangt de Japanse premier Sanae Takaichi de Duitse bondskanselier Friedrich Merz in Tokio. De leiders schudden elkaar de hand en noemen elkaar zelfs "premium partners", alsof ze een handelsabonnement zonder reclames hebben afgesloten. Maar tussen de hoffelijkheden door klinkt openlijke kritiek. De Europese bescherming van de auto-industrie, waarvoor Duitsland zich sterk maakt, dreigt ook Japanse fabrikanten hard te raken. Dat moet veranderen, vindt Japan. Klungelig en bukkend loopt Merz donderdag door een volgebouwde onderzoeksNOS Buitenland
MILITARY1d agoUS, Japan reach agreements for AMRAAM assembly, SM-3 production boost: Japanese MoDThe “groundbreaking agreement” on AMRAAM production “will not only ensure the acquisition of equipment needed by both Japan and the United States, but will also strengthen Japan’s defense industry base,” said Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi.Breaking Defense
MILITARY1d agoUnited States and Japan forge missile production alliance to counter China's powerJapan’s defense minister said Tokyo will maintain close surveillance of Chinese naval operations while continuing to accelerate its own military buildupThe Independent World
MILITARY1d agoUS and Japan agree to establish a Japanese facility for joint missile productionThe announcement Wednesday is the latest action by the allies, who have repeatedly expressed alarm over China's growing assertiveness in Asia.NPR News
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
MILITARY1d 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