Japan to add 230 immigration officers in enforcement push

Japan plans to add 230 immigration officers as it expands investigations into unauthorized residency, employment and ...

Japan revises law on royals, keeps blocking women from throne

A popular princess drives support for having a female Japanese Emperor. But the country's first female prime minister opposes ...

Japan Builds Intelligence Agency It Hasn’t Had Since World War II

Facing threats from Russia and China, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is turning to help from Western allies in forming a ...

South Korea, U.S., Japan military chiefs reaffirm cooperation against N. Korea

The top military officers of South Korea, the United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to closer security ...
The Diplomat

China’s Live-Fire Drill Near Okinotorishima Tests Japan’s Maritime Nerves

The exercise highlights growing China-Russia naval interoperability while exposing competing interpretations of maritime law.

Japan seeks to form new centralized spy agency

NPR's Adrian Ma speaks with Richard Samuels, professor of Political Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, about Japan's effort to form a new centralized intelligence agency.

Japan bond jitters overshadow Takaichi's debut economic blueprint

By Leika Kihara TOKYO, July 21 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi vowed to boost investment in growth areas ...
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Japan’s AI gamble: Can technology offset the cost of an ageing society?

From underground networks to emerging AI start-ups, Japan is testing whether its greatest issue can be an opportunity.