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Two Chinese aircraft carriers seen in Pacific for first time
Two Chinese aircraft carriers operated simultaneously in the Pacific recently.
Japan introduces rules to block strange baby names
Japan introduces rules limiting parents' freedom in naming children to standardize kanji pronunciations.
Japan court dissolves controversial ‘Moonies’ church
Japan's court orders Unification Church disbandment due to financial manipulation and controversy.
UPDATED: JAL’s systems back to normal after cyberattack delayed flights
Japan Airlines (JAL) said on Thursday its systems returned to normal, with same-day ticket sales resuming, after a cyberattack delayed some domestic…
Japan’s government in flux after election gives no party majority
The make-up of Japan's future government was in flux on Monday after voters punished Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's scandal-tainted ruling coalition, leaving…
Japanese atomic bomb survivor movement Nihon Hidankyo wins Nobel Peace Prize
Anti-nuclear weapon campaigners have been recognised by the Nobel Committee in the past. On Friday, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to…
Japan’s Strategy to Increase Outbound Tourism: Free Passports Proposal
Free passports for 18-year-olds proposed to increase Japan's outbound travel.
Ishiba to be Japan’s next prime minister
Ishiba wins LDP leadership, to become Japan's next prime minister.
Japan destroyer passes through Taiwan Strait for first time
Japan's Self Defense Force patrolled the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday for the first time in an attempt to send a message to…
Japan says Russian patrol aircraft violated its airspace
A Russian military patrol aircraft violated Japanese airspace near Hokkaido's Rebun Island on three separate occasions on Monday, prompting Japan's Self-Defense Force…
Chinese military plane reportedly carries out first violation of Japanese airspace
Japan condemns Chinese military aircraft violation of its airspace, citing threat to security and sovereignty, sparking tensions.
Japan PM Kishida to step down as scandals prove too much
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to step down in September, triggering leadership contest.