Putin’s first trip to the Pacific island chain claimed by Japan draws a protest from Tokyo
MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday made his first visit to the Kuril Islands, a Moscow-controlled Pacific archipelago…
China rejects Japan’s protest over China-Russia joint drill in intl waters
In this photo released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, spokesperson for the ministry Lin Jian addresses members of…
Japan enacts law to punish national flag vandals. Opponents say it’s a threat to free speech
TOKYO — Japan on Friday enacted a controversial new law prohibiting desecration of its national flag, a key right-wing agenda…
Parachute jumps over American base draw fresh protests from Okinawa leaders
U.S. service members conduct parachute training over Kadena Air Base, as seen from Kadena town, Okinawa, on Feb.…