Russia holds rare missile test near islands claimed by Japan
Russia conducted a rare missile exercise involving naval vessels and a land-based launcher near islands in its far…
Memorial at sea starts for late residents of Russia-held isles
Japan has started this year’s services allowing former Japanese residents of Russian-controlled islands off Hokkaido to pay tribute…
Philippines plans sea border talks with Japan amid opposition from China
The Philippines intends to pursue talks on maritime borders with Japan despite opposition from Beijing, according to Manila’s…
Okinawa students visit Hokkaido to learn about disputed islands
Late last year, a group of junior high and high school students from Okinawa Prefecture visited the city…
Russia says no peace dialogue ongoing with Japan over territorial dispute
Moscow – The Kremlin has said that relations with Japan had been reduced to zero over Tokyo’s “unfriendly”…
Takaichi won’t send Cabinet ministers to Takeshima Day ceremony
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will not send any Cabinet minister to an annual ceremony for the Takeshima islets,…
South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands
SEOUL – South Korea on Sunday protested a Japanese government event regarding a cluster of disputed islands between…