Japan and Russia move toward economic cooperation in Northern Territories
Deputy-level ministers from Japan and Russia agree on economic cooperation in the Northern Territories, setting the stag...
read moreSouth Korea's Moon talks forced laborers, North Korea
In his 100 day address, South Korea's president says forced laborers from Japan's past colonial rule can seek compensati...
read moreUS Osprey flies in Hokkaido drill
A US Osprey plane takes part in a joint drill with Japanese troops in Hokkaido.
read moreNew US ambassador arrives in Japan
New US ambassador William Hagerty arrives in Japan vowing to boost business and defense ties.
read moreJapan budgets for Aegis Ashore anti-missile system
Japan's Ministry of Defense decides to purchase land-based Aegis Ashore anti-missile systems from the U.S. to defend aga...
read moreDefense and foreign ministers talk North Korea with McMaster
Japan's defense and foreign ministers meet with U.S. National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster and agree to strengthen def...
read moreForeign, defense ministers leave for Washington
Japan's foreign and defense ministers leave for Washington to talk with their American counterparts.
read moreAlibaba set to expand smartphone payments in Japan
Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will expand smartphone payments to Japanese bank account holders as early as next sprin...
read moreJapan-US live fire drills underway in Hokkaido
Japan-US live fire drills are underway in Hokkaido, northern Japan.
read moreUS Osprey to join SDF drill
US Osprey aircraft will join Japan's Self-Defense Forces in drills beginning Friday.
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