Japan's defense minister responds after Chinese media releases audio

Japan's defense minister responds after Chinese media releases audio

S/ Koizumi Shinjiro, Japanese Defense Minister / The Self-Defense Forces were not provided with specific information on ...

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Japan denies China gave prior drill notice before radar lock incident

Japan denies China gave prior drill notice before radar lock incident

S/ Koizumi Shinjiro, Japanese Defense Minister / The Chinese side claims it announced in advance the training sea and ai...

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Empress Masako turns 62, shares thoughts for peace and Mongolia trip

Empress Masako turns 62, shares thoughts for peace and Mongolia trip

Empress Masako turned 62 years old on December 9 and shared her thoughts in writing.She reflected on this year, which ma...

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Japan and Australia to strengthen defense ties amid rising China tensions

Japan and Australia to strengthen defense ties amid rising China tensions

S/ Koizumi Shinjiro, Japanese Defense Minister / Japan and Australia place importance on order based on the rule of law ...

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Japan protests after Chinese military locks radar on Japanese aircraft

Japan protests after Chinese military locks radar on Japanese aircraft

S/ Takaichi Sanae, Japanese Prime Minister / It is extremely regrettable that such an incident has occurred. We strongly...

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Japanese companies sue Trump administration seeking tariff refunds

Japanese companies sue Trump administration seeking tariff refunds

At least nine Japanese companies have sued the Trump administration seeking refunds of tariffs they paid under the US go...

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Japan sends second letter to UN, counters China's claims over Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

Japan sends second letter to UN, counters China's claims over Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

On December 4, Japanese Ambassador to the United Nations Yamazaki Kazuyuki sent a second letter to UN Secretary-General ...

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Graffiti of 'China' and 'Japan' kanji found at Takamatsu Castle ruins in Kagawa

Graffiti of 'China' and 'Japan' kanji found at Takamatsu Castle ruins in Kagawa

Graffiti were found at the ruins of Takamatsu Castle, designated as Japan’s national historic site.S/ Reporter / This is...

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Princess Aiko turns 24 in a year of firsts including her visit to Laos

Princess Aiko turns 24 in a year of firsts including her visit to Laos

Princess Aiko turned 24 years old on December 1.This video shows her receiving a lesson on the Laotian language ahead of...

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Takaichi offers condolences over Hong Kong high rise fire

Takaichi offers condolences over Hong Kong high rise fire

Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has offered condolences following a deadly fire that occurred in a high-rise apar...

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