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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…
Belarus says it has detained Japanese intelligence agent
Belarus detains alleged Japanese spy gathering intelligence on border and military sites.
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.
UPDATED:Magnitude-5.3 earthquake hits Tokyo after Japan issued megaquake advisory
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake hit Tokyo and eastern parts of Japan on Friday evening, the government said, a day after it issued the…
U.S. upgrades military command in Japan, warns of China threats
The US and Japan plan to upgrade military command for China.
Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists
Japanese Mount Fuji climbing season begins with new trail fees and limits to curb overcrowding. Tourists face restrictions for environmental and safety…
Kabosu, Dog Who Inspired Dogecoin Has Died
Kabosu, the dog behind the "doge" meme, has died at the age of 18 after enjoying more than a decade of internet…
Microsoft to invest US$2.9 billion in AI and cloud infrastructure in Japan
Microsoft announced it will invest US$2.9 billion over the next two years to increase its hyperscale cloud computing and AI infrastructure in…
South Korea, Japan, US hold naval drills amid N.Korea threats
South Korea, Japan and the United States staged long-planned joint naval exercises involving an American aircraft carrier to ensure readiness against nuclear…
Earthquake of 6 magnitude strikes off east coast of Honshu, Japan; Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000
An earthquake of magnitude 6 struck off the east coast of Honshu, Japan on Thursday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre said. The quake…
North Korea rules out any meetings with Japan
By Hyunsu Yim SEOUL, March 29 (Reuters) - North Korea has no interest in dialogue with Japan, state media KCNA reported on…