French President Emmanuel Macron speaks about Trump, Iran and China in an exclusive interview with NHK recorded in Tokyo. ( read original story ...)
Japan confirms release of more oil reserves as concern over energy crisis grows
It will be the second time Japan, which is heavily dependent on Middle East oil, has dipped into its strategic reserves since Iran war began ... ( read original story ...)
Japan plans to release extra 20 days’ oil reserves from May
By Katya Golubkova and Yuka Obayashi TOKYO, April 10 (Reuters) - Japan plans to release 20 days' worth of oil reserves from May, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a cabinet meeting on Friday, to ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Lowers View of China Relations Amid Tension Over Taiwan
Japan slightly downgraded its assessment of relations with China in its annual foreign policy report released Friday, as ties between the two Asian giants remain strained over views on Taiwan. ( read original story ...)
Canada pushes to join UK-Italy-Japan advanced fighter jet project
Canada is lobbying to be admitted to the UK, Italy and Japan’s joint advanced fighter jet development programme, according to three people familiar with the matter. Canada wants to participate in the ... ( read original story ...)
Root cause of current state of China-Japan ties lies in Takaichi’s fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, FM responds to Japan’s downgrading description in 2026 Diplomatic Bluebook
The root cause of the current state of China-Japan relations lies in Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's fallacious remarks on Taiwan question, which constitute a breach of faith, undermine the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan flags serious concern over Israeli military operation in Lebanon that has killed thousands
Tokyo calls for 'immediate cessation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah, and strongly urges all parties to comply with international law,' as Israel has intensified attacks across Lebanon | A ... ( read original story ...)
Trump warns Iran on Hormuz tolls as energy crunch prompts Japan to release more oil
The Iran war has damaged Gulf energy production, stranded tanker traffic, and boosted oil prices by about 50% in the world's worst energy shock, with Asian buyers among the hardest hit. ( read original story ...)
Russia Warns of Bilateral Relations With Japan at All-Time Low
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned Japanese ambassador to Moscow Akira Muto to lodge a protest over an investment agreement between Japan’s Terra Drone and a Ukrainian developer of unmanned ... ( read original story ...)
Deep Purple thrills Japan’s superfan prime minister with a quick visit
Legendary British rock band Deep Purple made Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's day with a brief visit to their high-profile superfan on Friday as ... ( read original story ...)
Ilia Malinin goes viral in Japan skating as anime character — who was it?
Ilia Malinin has already conquered the world of figure skating. Now, he wants to take over the world of anime. ( read original story ...)
Japan Gets Its First Manual WRX STI This Generation, But Only 600 Will Drive One
A manual WRX returns to Japan in a limited STI Sport# edition with focused upgrades and a lottery-based buying process ... ( read original story ...)
Japan Greenlights Bill to Regulate Crypto as Financial Instruments
Japan approved a bill to regulate crypto under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act, banning insider trading and raising penalties.
White House and Crypto Industry Fight Bank Lobby Over Stablecoin Income
The White House argued that both large and small banks would benefit from the additional loan growth they projected, and that “a yield prohibition would do very little to protect bank lending, while ...
Japan’s diplomatic report revises wording to describe China ties
Japan's government has released its annual diplomatic report, with one notable change in how it describes relations with China. The Diplomatic Bluebook omits the phrase "one of Japan's most important ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to Release More Oil Amid Supply Crunch
Japan is expanding emergency oil releases and rapidly diversifying imports to cushion the impact of Middle East supply disruptions. ( read original story ...)