Takaichi unlikely to visit Yasukuni Shrine on war anniversary
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to skip a visit to Tokyo’s war-related Yasukuni Shrine on Saturday, the…
China urges Japan to account for intrusion incident after indictment of SDF officer
A Japanese police officer stands guard in front of the Chinese Embassy in Tokyo, Japan, March 25, 2026.…
China, Japan, and the Memory Security Dilemma – The Diplomat
In April 2026, a Murakami-class Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (MSDF) destroyer transited the Taiwan Strait. Such passages have…
China Coast Guard Exercises ‘Jurisdiction’ in Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone – The Diplomat
The Japanese Asahi Shimbun reported on June 9, 2026, that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel had been…
‘Crossing red line’: China’s military mouthpiece sounds alarm over Japan expanding drone, unmanned offensive tech
China steps up criticism of Japan’s drone programme amid security tensions Amid escalating regional tensions between China and…
Japan sees 2% drop in foreign visitors in first half of 2026
Japan welcomed around 21.1 million foreign visitors in the first six months of 2026, a 2.0% drop from…
Japan says Chinese ships expelled from near disputed islands
The Japan Coast Guard said Tuesday it had expelled two Chinese coast guard ships from waters near disputed…
China condemns ‘evil designs’ of Taiwan premier’s Japan visit
BEIJING – China on Monday condemned the “evil designs” of Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai’s rare visit to Japan…
Four arrested over attempted theft before Haneda Airport cash ambush
Tokyo police have arrested four people over an attempted theft at a multistory parking lot at Haneda Airport…
China tops Japanese public’s security worries in latest government poll
The Japanese public now sees China’s growing military power as the country’s leading security concern, overtaking the threat…
Japan to revise its Arctic policy as region’s geopolitical importance grows
The government will revise its Arctic policy in fiscal 2027, which starts next April, amid the growing importance…
China tightens export controls on 40 Japanese firms amid growing tensions | Biz News
Beijing has imposed fresh restrictions on dozens of Japanese companies, citing security concerns, as relations between the two…