Japan Accuses China of Targeting Aircraft radar confrontation
Japan accused Chinese fighter jets of directing fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa on Saturday. The radar confrontation quickly raised alarms in Tokyo...
Crown Prince Akishino Calls for Peace on 60th Birthday
Crown Prince Akishino marked his 60th birthday by stressing the importance of peace in a press conference. He said, “It is important for each...
Surname Reform Moves Forward in Japan
Japanese lawmakers took a major step forward Wednesday toward easing the long-standing single-surname requirement for married couples. Moreover, the proposed legislation, backed by Prime...
Taiwan Tensions Shape Japan’s Security Debate
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi confronted growing Taiwan tensions as she defended controversial security remarks during a heated parliamentary session on Wednesday. She acknowledged that...
Maebashi Scandal Triggers Mayor’s Sudden Exit
The Maebashi scandal intensified Wednesday as Mayor Akira Ogawa submitted her resignation after weeks of public criticism. The development marked a dramatic shift for...
