Work to consolidate Japan’s centrist opposition parties collapses
A monthslong effort to consolidate Japan’s centrist opposition political parties has effectively collapsed, as Komeito-affiliated…
Japan’s next security challenge: Who builds Asia’s nuclear reactors
Japan’s greatest strategic vulnerability may not be missiles or warships. It may be who builds…
Hokkaido and Osaka governors meet to discuss secondary capital concept
SAPPORO – The governors of Hokkaido and Osaka met in Sapporo on Monday and agreed…
35% of young unmarried people in Japan have no wish to get wed
A Children and Families Agency survey showed on Monday that 35% of unmarried young people…
U.S., Japan, South Korea maritime drills are ‘threat’ to North Korea, Pyongyang says
Seoul – Maritime drills by South Korea, the United States and Japan in September constitute…
Defense Ministry’s record ¥8.9 trillion budget request expected to balloon further by year-end
The Defense Ministry is seeking another record-breaking budget — nearly ¥9 trillion ($56 billion) —…
First Pokémon anime movie since 2020 announced, brings new characters and staff to the series [Video]
Pokémon: Wildcard previews deals out mysteries for a Mimikyu-centric return to theaters for the first…
CIA-backed investor helped top German drones firm break into U.S.
MUNICH – German drone maker Quantum Systems gained an early foothold in the United States…
Japan to lower residential road speed limit from 60 to 30 kph
The speed limit on residential roads in Japan with no center lines or maximum speed…