Japan is distancing itself from the pacifist stance it’s embraced since its World War II defeat, in a historic shift met by little of the outrage that’s marked security policy changes in the past. Mos …
Mike Lee calls out Defense Department for halting pay of Navy officer jailed in Japan
Sen. Mike Lee is calling on Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to grant an exemption to continue paying Navy Lt. Ridge Alkonis during his three-year prison sentence in Japan.
64% disapprove tax hikes to cover Japan’s rising defense budget: poll
The Japanese public has raised pressure on the administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, with a poll by Kyodo News finding Sund …
In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He’s a Star.
Hiroyuki Nishimura has become a famous voice for disenchanted young Japanese. What he talks much less about is his ownership of the notorious website 4chan.
Minister confirms South Korea’s participation in US-led chip alliance
“South Korea holds its strengths in memory chip (production), Taiwan is strong in the foundry business. The US has the equipment and technology and Japan is strong in the materials and components,” …
Why Japan Is Boosting Its Arms Capability, Budget
In a major break from its strictly self-defense-only principle, Japan adopted a national security strategy on Friday.
COP15: Japan commits 1 billion yen to make sustainable use of nature
At biological diversity meeting, Japan, Keidanren Committee on Nature Conservation, UNDP, others have announced 4th phase of community development and knowledge management for Satoyama Initiative …
Japan govt to revise statement with BOJ to water down price target – Kyodo
Japan’s government is set to revise a decade-old joint statement with the Bank of Japan (BOJ) that commits the central bank to achieve its 2% inflation “at the earliest date possible,” Kyodo news …
EXPLAINER: Why Japan is boosting its arms capability, budget
Japan this week adopted a new national security strategy that includes determination to possess “counterstrike” capability to preempt enemy attacks and double its spending to gain a more offensive …
Pacifist Japan set to double military spending
STORY: Japan on Friday (DEcember 16) unveiled its biggest military build-up since World War Two.The $320 billion plan will ready the pacifist country for sustained conflict.And includes buying …