Old is gold, as the saying goes, and that seems to apply to Japan’s decommissioned destroyers, too, as other nations are now interested in buying them.
Balikatan 2026: US, Japan, Philippines flex military muscle amid China tensions
Analysts say this year’s drills, which stress tested a new generation of mobile strike capabilities, were a pointed display of resolve It took less than six minutes for Japan’s Type 88 missile to find …
Bear kills woman in Japan, 2 more fatal attacks suspected
Japan confirmed the first fatal bear attack of 2026 after a record 13 deaths last year.
Japan intervened in forex market again during May holidays, source says
By Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) – Japan intervened in the foreign exchange market during holidays in early May, in addition to yen-buying operations conducted on April 30, in repeated bouts …
Political transition boosts Japanese investment confidence in Bangladesh: JETRO
Japanese investors are showing renewed confidence in Bangladesh’s economy following the peaceful political transition and installation of the new government, with several major Japanese corporations …
Japan to keep intervening to defend 160-per-dollar level, ex-BOJ official says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) – Japan likely intervened during the Golden Week holidays and will step back into the market if the yen renews its slide below the psychologically key 160-per-dollar level,
Japan to keep intervening to defend 160-per-dollar level, ex-BOJ official says
By Leika Kihara TOKYO, May 7 (Reuters) – Japan likely intervened during the Golden Week holidays and will step back into the market if the yen renews its slide below the psychologically key 160-per-dollar level,
Japan’s New Leader Tours Asia, Pitching Stability in Troubled Times
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is attempting to raise Japan’s profile at a time when China’s clout is rising and doubts about the United States are spreading.
Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence
Japan’s largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.
Japan, Philippines Finalizing Transfer of Destroyer Escorts
Japan and the Philippines are finalizing the details of the transfer of Japanese Abukuma-class destroyer escorts, as both countries seek to boost naval cooperation amid maritime territorial disputes …