Japan has become a troublemaker in international community: Global Times editorial

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has publicly stated that Japan will not rule out the possibility of introducing ...

Pacifist Japan has slowly transformed from exclusively self-defense to a military buildup

Japan says it is still a peaceful nation and the buildup is necessary for a more self-reliant military that can better deter ...
The Japan Times

Gods and games: Rituals that kick off Japan’s sporting year

From hatsumōde to victory charms, many athletes have rituals that are rooted in the spiritual side of Japanese sport.

Masashi Ozaki, Japan’s Dominant Golfer Known as ‘Jumbo,’ Dies at 78

A World Golf Hall of Famer who could drive a ball more than 300 yards in his prime, he recorded 113 victories.

Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years

The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up ...
The Diplomat

Japanese Fighter Jets Scrambled 30 Times Against Chinese Military Drones in FY2024, the Highest on Record

China’s UAV activity is increasing rapidly in the airspace around the Nansei Islands in Japan’s southwest, part of the First Island Chain. Japan’s Defense Minister Nakatani Gen said last week that the ...