Japan’s new Defense Buildup Plan (DBP) outlines the path to a paradigm shift in Self Defense Force (SDF) capabilities. CSIS Japan Chair adjunct fellow Gregg Rubinstein assesses plans to refine Japan’s …
Borrowing to drive Japan’s debt over 1,100 trillion yen for first time -draft
Japan’s government debt will top 1,100 trillion yen ($8.47 trillion) for the first time at the fiscal year end in March 2027 as the country remains heavily dependent on borrowing, a draft estimate …
From China to Japan, deadly cold is gripping East Asia. Experts say it’s the ‘new norm’
A deadly cold snap that is gripping East Asia has killed at least four people in Japan after subzero temperatures and heavy snow brought travel chaos during the Lunar New Year holiday, with climate …
Man hit with huge legal bill after selling home riddled with Japanese knotweed
Japanese knotweed is notorious for its habit of growing between brickwork and tarmac, ruining homeowners’ driveways, patios and drain …
Seller slapped with ‘unfair’ £200k bill over Japanese knotweed says it was never revealed by survey
Accountant Jeremy Henderson, 41, described the judge’s decision as “totally outrageous” after being charged more than £200,000 over Japanese knotweed found in the garden of his former home …
Accountant slams ‘miscarriage of justice’ after being sued by buyer of his £700k home when Japanese knotweed was found growing behind shed and says he may have to sell his new …
It was ruled that Mr Henderson made a misrepresentation when he specifically stated in sales forms that there was ‘no’ knotweed affecting the property – when he could have answered ‘yes’ or ‘not known …
Japan launches intel satellite to watch N. Korea, disasters
The H2A rocket, launched by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, successfully lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southwestern Japan.
8 confirmed dead in ship sinking off Japan and South Korea
A Chinese official says eight people died in the sinking of a cargo ship in waters between Japan and South Korea …
House-buyer sues over Japanese knotweed in garden
An accountant who sold a £700,000 property that was riddled with Japanese knotweed faces a £200,000 legal bill after the buyer successfully sued. Jonathan Downi …
Homeseller faces £200,000 bill after losing Japanese knotweed case
An accountant who sold a £700,000 property that was riddled with Japanese knotweed faces a £200,000 legal bill after the buyer successfully sued. Jonathan Downi …