Shigeru Ishiba Strengthens Ties with Southeast Asia During Visit
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba began a four-day visit to Vietnam on Sunday, with plans to also visit the Philippines. The trip aims to...
Yasukuni Shrine Visits Avoided Amid Diplomatic Concerns
Yasukuni Shrine visits remained a sensitive issue during Japan’s recent three-day spring festival, which ended on Wednesday. None of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet...
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...
