Japan

Japan’s Takaichi warns Strait of Hormuz closure is inflicting “enormous impact,” says Tokyo and Canberra coordinating response Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi warns the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz …

Japan wildfire in Iwate contained after 11 days, scorching around 1,600 hectares Japan wildfire in Iwate contained after 11 days, scorching roughly 1,600 hectares. Hundreds of firefighters and over 1,000 …

Japan defence exports accelerate as Japanese yards win AU$10 billion Mogami frigate deal with Australia Japan defence exports expand as Japanese yards secure AU$10bn to build 11 Mogami-class frigates for …

6.1-Magnitude Japan Earthquake Shakes Hokkaido Near Sarabetsu A 6.1-magnitude Japan earthquake struck near Sarabetsu, Hokkaido, on April 27, 2026 at 5:23 a.m. Japan Standard Time, the United States Geological Survey …

Hokkaido earthquake of magnitude 6.2 jars northern Japan; no tsunami warning issued A 6.2-magnitude Hokkaido earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) and the U.S. Geological …

Athletes as caregivers in Japan: Bodybuilders, M.M.A. fighters and sumo wrestlers step into care roles Japan recruits athletes as caregivers to ease a critical care-worker shortage, hiring bodybuilders, M.M.A. fighters …

Japan lifts arms export ban in landmark shift to allow fighter jets, missiles and warships Japan lifts arms export ban after cabinet approval, allowing exports of fighter jets, missiles and …

7.4-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes 62 Miles Northeast of Miyako, Japan A 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Japan’s northeast coast on April 20, 2026, according to the United States Geological Survey. The quake, …

Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al -Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and the Special Envoy of Japan, visited a work to Japan during the period from April 13 to 16, …