Gregory Golodoff, the last survivor among 41 residents imprisoned in Japan after Japanese troops captured the remote Alaska island of Attu during World War II, has died.
US, South Korea and Japan urge a stronger international push to curb North Korea’s nuclear program
The national security advisers of the United States, South Korea and Japan are calling for a stronger international push to suppress North Korea’s development of nuclear weapons and missiles.
U.S., South Korea, Japan to step up actions on North Korea cyber threats
The United States, South Korea and Japan agreed new initiatives on Saturday to respond to North Korea’s threats in cyberspace, including cryptocurrency abuses and space launches, White House National …
Sour grapes: Japan battles to protect premium fruits
The variety of juicy grape that Yuki Nakamura is harvesting as the sun rises over his farm took scientists 33 years to develop and can sell for $100 a bunch in Tokyo department stores.Takehiko Shimada,
South Korea says Japan’s inaction means ‘comfort women’ court ruling upheld
SEOUL: A South Korean court’s ruling in favour of a group of 16 women who were forced to work in Japanese wartime brothels was confirmed on Saturday (Dec 9) by Japan’s decision not to appeal the verdict,
All U.S. Osprey aircraft grounded after fatal crash, AP Explains
The U.S. military announced on Wednesday it is grounding all of its Osprey V-22 helicopters, one week after eight Air Force Special Operations Command service members died in a crash off the coast of Japan.
Top US Lawmakers Seek V-22 Osprey Probe After Deadly Japan Crash
The two top House lawmakers overseeing US military readiness want a formal review of the $56 billion V-22 Osprey program following a Nov. 29 crash off the coast of Japan that killed eight airmen and prompted a worldwide grounding of the fleet.
US, South Korea, Japan Unite Against North Korea’s Nuclear Ambitions Amid Escalating Tensions
The United States and its Asian allies have increased trilateral security cooperation and strengthened joint military exercises in response to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s expansion of the …
Japan may delay its Mars moon sampling mission MMX due to rocket problems
Japan’s ambitious mission to explore the two mini moons of Mars could be facing a lengthy delay. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency’s (JAXA) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) is scheduled to launch in September 2024, taking advantage of a once-every-26-months launch window to the Red Planet.
‘Widow-maker’ Osprey fleet grounded after 8 US airmen killed in Japan
The US ground its entire fleet of V-22 Osprey helicopters after eight US airmen died on a training flight when the aircraft malfunctioned.