Large-scale protests swept across Japan on Sunday as thousands opposed prime minister Sanae Takaichi’s push to revise the country’s pacifist constitution. An estimated 50,000 people gathered at Tokyo Rinkai Disaster Prevention Park, ( read original story ...)
Tanker carrying Russian oil to arrive in Japan amid Hormuz closure
The oil comes from the Sakhalin-2 oil and gas project in Russia's ear east, which is exempt from Western sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine. ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan deepen energy and minerals ties amid global supply risks
Australia and Japan agreed Monday to expand cooperation on energy and critical minerals, as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Australian leader Anthony Albanese during a three-day visit. The move ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia, Japan discuss defence ties after Tokyo unlocks arms exports
The defence ministers of Indonesia and Japan met in Jakarta Monday to sign a defence cooperation agreement, underlining the need to safeguard regional peace and stability in the face of global tumult. ( read original story ...)
Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals
The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide arrange of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply ... ( read original story ...)
Australia, Japan strengthen critical minerals ties
MELBOURNE, May 4 (Reuters) - Australia and Japan have beefed up their cooperation around critical minerals amid a state visit by Japan's prime minister, with the countries providing A$1.67 billion ($1 ... ( read original story ...)
Tokyo Trial forges modern int’l criminal law, post-war world order — experts
The Tokyo Trial of Japanese war criminals laid the foundation for modern international criminal law and the post-war world order, Russian experts have said ahead of the 80th anniversary of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific
The global oil supply squeeze from shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz during the United States-Israeli war on Iran is having an “enormous impact” across the Asia Pacific, Japan’s prime ... ( read original story ...)
Children’s Day displays showcased at traditional home in Tokyo
Children's Day displays are being shown at a traditional thatched-roof house in Tokyo ahead of the May 5 celebration. ( read original story ...)
Australia and Japan sign agreements on energy and critical minerals
SYDNEY: Australia and Japan agreed on Monday (May 4) to deepen cooperation on energy and critical minerals, as Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met her Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese ... ( read original story ...)
Japan, Australia affirm closer cooperation in securing minerals, energy
The leaders of Japan and Australia agreed Monday to step up their collaboration to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals, en ... ( read original story ...)
Japan PM says oil crisis has ‘enormous impact’ in Asia-Pacific
A global oil supply squeeze is inflicting an "enormous impact" on the Asia-Pacific region, Japan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday. ( read original story ...)
Japan, Vietnam boost supply chain ties amid China concerns
Japan and Vietnam agreed to deepen cooperation across key economic security sectors, including energy, critical minerals, semiconductors, AI and space. ( read original story ...)
Naoya Inoue vs Junto Nakatani result: Champion holds firm in entertaining Tokyo title defence
Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani met in a long-awaited clash at the Tokyo Dome, one of the biggest events on the boxing calendar. This past Saturday, Naoya Inoue and Junto Nakatani faced off in an ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Takaichi lays out revamped Indo-Pacific vision in speech
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a landmark speech to convey her vision for deepening her nation’s economic and security ties with the Indo-Pacific, with a view to making the region ... ( read original story ...)
Japan FM Motegi calls for immediate passage of vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu has reiterated his call to his Iranian counterpart for vessels remaining in the Persian Gulf to be able to safely pass through the Strait of Hormuz as soon ... ( read original story ...)