China and Japan, uneasy neighbors in East Asia, are at odds again

They’re at it again. China and Japan are frenemies, trading partners and uneasy neighbors with a tortured and bloody history ...

Japan will host summit with South Korea to bolster ties as Tokyo’s relations with Beijing worsen

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will host a summit with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday to ensure ...

South Korea-Japan summit set for Jan. 13 in Japanese PM's hometown

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will visit Japan for a two-day, one-night trip starting Jan. 13, the presidential office ...
East Asia Forum

Japan’s rearmament reshapes security in Southeast Asia

Japan’s defence policy shift — doubling spending, acquiring counterstrike capabilities and loosening arms-export restrictions — is reshaping Southeast Asia’s security landscape. Tokyo’s new official ...
The Diplomat

Japan Readies for First Central Asia Summit

Prime Minister of Japan Kishida Fumio arrives for for talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the chancellery in Berlin, Germany, July 12, 2024. The first summit between the countries of Central ...
East Asia Forum

Japan’s LNG pivot to Southeast Asia is more greed than green

Since receiving its first LNG shipment in 1969, Japan has grown into a global LNG powerhouse and is now evolving into a regional trading hub. In light of declining domestic demand, Japan has shifted ...
Daily Journal

Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo’s forces train in Southeast Asian country

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Japan and the Philippines are signing a key defense pact Monday that would allow the deployment of Japanese forces for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills, ...
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This Country Was Just Ranked the Safest in Asia, According to a Travel Safety Study

Japan was named the safest country in Asia for travelers, offering vibrant cities, serene shrines, hot springs, and low crime for stress-free exploration.