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TOKYO – The Japanese government has decided to abolish the “five categories” that limited arms exports to noncombat…
Steam leak halts nuclear reactor in central Japan
The operator of a nuclear power plant in Japan’s central Fukui prefecture said it halted one of its…
New Blue Zone Research Helps Validate Longevity Hotspots
Updated May 1, 2026 10:04AM In a tiny island village in the Mediterranean, a senior man makes the…
Japanese bus driver admits he ‘misjudged speed’ before crash that killed teenaged student
Japanese police have arrested a bus driver on suspicion of negligent driving after a crash on a Fukushima…
Australia, Japan agreement signals ‘strategic depth’ in military partnership
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, left, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese shake hands in Canberra, Australia, on…
EVO Japan 2026】Sanwa Electronics, Hekii Kobo, Akko booth report!
EVO Japan 2026 presented by Revatech (EVO Japan 2026), one of the largest fighting game festivals in Japan!…
Japan, S. Korea hold first vice-ministerial ‘2+2’ security talks
SEOUL—Amid growing concerns over the U.S. commitment to East Asia, Japan and South Korea agreed to steadily strengthen…
Japanese bus driver admits he ‘misjudged speed’ before crash that killed teenaged student
Japanese police have arrested a bus driver on suspicion of negligent driving after a crash on a Fukushima…
MGM Osaka appoints Orix executive Nobuki Watanabe as chairman
MGM Osaka Corp, the operator of the under-construction integrated resort (IR) with casino in Japan’s Osaka prefecture, has…
VIDEO: Rainy competition at Naha’s annual dragon boat races
(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa) Naha wrapped up the 52nd installment of the dragon boat races this year…
Indonesia-Japan defense pact reshapes Indo-Pacific security
The signing of a defense cooperation agreement between Indonesia and Japan in Jakarta this week was more than…
Tokyo leads Asia stock surge on growing Mideast peace hopes | National & World News
Tokyo’s Nikkei index soared Thursday to lead another strong rally across Asia stocks, fuelled by growing optimism the…