Japan’s weakened Liberal Democratic Party is set to begin policy talks on Thursday with the Japan Innovation Party (JIP) as Sanae Takaichi, the ruling party’s new leader, woos an ally to help clinch a …
Japan’s Takaichi woos right-leaning party in race to be prime minister
Sanae Takaichi, the newly-elected head of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, held coalition talks on Thursday with leaders of the right- …
China Sends Armed Ships Into Japan-Claimed Waters in Record Streak
China’s coast guard has increased the tempo and duration of its patrols since Japan nationalized the Senkaku islands in 2012.
Brother of Japanese woman abducted to North Korea speaks at junior high school
Wednesday marks 23 years since five Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea were returned to Japan. However, other abductees including Yokota Megumi remain unaccounted for.
As Japan prepares to vote on new government, coalitions vie for power
The Japanese Diet is scheduled to vote on the nation’s next prime minister on Tuesday, which has political parties angling to gain support for their candidates.
Japanese Government Makes Formal Request For OpenAI To Stop Copyright Infringement
The Japanese government has formally requested that OpenAI avoid infringing on Japanese intellectual property, particularly in response to its video-generating tool, Sora 2.
As Japan’s opposition circles around a unity bid, Takaichi’s route to power narrows
Sanae Takaichi, the woman poised to become the first prime minister of Japan, faces an increasingly tricky path to power.
Map Shows Japan War Games Near Pacific Adversaries
According to a map provided by Japan’s Defense Ministry, joint air and missile defense training events will take place in the Sea of Japan—also called the East Sea in South Korea—the East China Sea and off the Pacific coasts of Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu.
Kochi to host Japan Mela 2025 on October 16-17
Discover new trade, tech, and cultural opportunities at Japan Mela 2025 in Kochi, fostering partnerships between Kerala and Japan.
Exclusive: Japanese semiconductor company Renesas explores $2 billion sale of timing unit
Renesas Electronics Corp. is exploring a sale of its timing division in a deal that could value the business at close to $2 billion, according to people familiar with the matter.