Japanese Cardinals to Join Pope Francis Conclave
Two senior Catholic leaders from Japan have announced their intention to join the upcoming papal conclave. The announcement comes just a day after the...
JMSDF Indo-Pacific Mission Expands Regional Ties
Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force will begin its annual JMSDF Indo-Pacific Deployment on April 21. This year’s deployment includes five ships forming four surface units,...
Taiwan-Japan Relations Reach New Heights in 2025
Taiwan-Japan relations continue to thrive in 2025, according to a new poll released by the Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association. The survey shows that 76% of...
Japan Pushes One-Theater Security Strategy
Japan has introduced a bold one-theater strategy to the United States, aiming to enhance regional defense cooperation. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani presented the proposal...
Japan Boosts Defense Spending Toward 2 Percent Goal
Japan boosts defense spending for fiscal 2025 to 9.9 trillion yen, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani announced on Tuesday. The figure equals 1.8 percent of...
