Friday, February 20, 2026

Japan

Ishiba Strengthens Security and Economic Ties with Vietnam and the Philippines

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba began a four-day tour of Vietnam and the Philippines on Sunday. He departed Tokyo’s Haneda Airport on a government jet...

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,...

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