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Global turmoil pushing Japan to move away from pacifism to deterrence

THE postwar international order based on multilateral cooperation and free trade is on the verge of collapse. People... Published 04 May, 2026 06:34am

A new world of rising middle powers

Middle powers are not defined by GDP or military expenditure alone, but by meaningful economic weight, diplomatic reach Published 27 Apr, 2026 05:21am

Japan approves survey for construction of radioactive waste disposal site

THE mayor of Tokyo’s Ogasawara village has said it will accept the central government’s request to conduct a... Published 20 Apr, 2026 06:31am

Japan to begin test flights of electric aircraft

Test flights for an electric aircraft will begin at Kitakyushu Airport on April 17, the project’s backers announced. Published 13 Apr, 2026 06:32am

Japan moves to approve commercial flying car

Flying car is a broad term for electrically powered vehicles capable of vertical takeoff and landing. Published 06 Apr, 2026 06:10am

Tokyo plans export of human washing machine

OSAKA: The “Mirai Ningen Sentakuki” (human washing machine of the future), a fully automatic bathing machine... Published 06 Apr, 2026 06:10am

Japan to set up global hubs for AI robotics research

THE government plans to establish international hubs for artificial intelligence robotics to promote research and... Published 30 Mar, 2026 05:36am

What’s ahead for the world in 2026?

THE world entered 2026 amid intense upheaval and uncertainty. The year that just ended, 2025, saw the international... Published 05 Jan, 2026 07:25am

Japanese intelligence agency to screen foreign investments

THE government plans to require that foreign companies and investors be screened by an intelligence body before... Published 29 Dec, 2025 05:56am

Support for female emperor declines

Japan has only ever had emperors connected to Imperial lineage through their paternal bloodline Published 15 Dec, 2025 05:52am

Japan seeks dialogue with China over PM’s remark

Intends to handle comments of Chinese consul general in Osaka separately. Updated 17 Nov, 2025 10:09am

Unmanned cargo ship must play key role in backing space cooperation

THE ability to transport large quantities of experimental equipment and food into space will dramatically expand the... Published 03 Nov, 2025 06:33am

China preparing for long-term competition with US

THE United States and China have alternated between cooperation and competition across the Pacific Ocean. Given the... Published 27 Oct, 2025 05:52am

Test flight of ‘flying car’ unveiled to public in Japan

OSAKA: The public can now view test flights of a so-called flying car at the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo in Osaka City.... Published 06 Oct, 2025 05:58am

Serendipity of sand: A once-in-a-lifetime art form

SAND pictures are pieces of art in which patterns gradually shift with the flow of sand. These captivating pieces... Published 01 Sep, 2025 04:42am

Japan expects two billion people to visit Okinawa amusement park

Junglia was developed on the site of a former golf course with an investment of about ¥70 billion. Updated 28 Jul, 2025 11:53am

50 years of summits: Can G7 countries play role in ensuring global stability?

Disarray among the G7 countries could destabilise the world further. Updated 16 Jun, 2025 12:18pm

Japan-US tariff talks seek common ground on specified issues

JAPAN and the United States have started discussions on specific issues in tariff negotiations. It is hoped that the... Published 05 May, 2025 05:26am