Eyeing China, Japan lifts longtime restrictions to allow major defense buildup
The policy change is widely seen as a major step toward rearming Japan more than seven decades after its demilitarization after World War II.
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Japan gets 2 late goals to beat Germany 2-1 at the World Cup
Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano — who both play for German clubs — subbed in and put balls past goalie Manuel Neuer after the 76th minute. Their coach called it "a historic moment, a historic victory."
Japan has taken in hundreds of Ukrainians. The welcome for others has been less warm
The Japanese government has given Ukrainians residency and work permits for up to a year. But for those from other countries, it can be a years-long struggle to attain similar benefits and privileges.
Japan holds a controversial state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Japan's former leader Shinzo Abe was honored at a rare and divisive state funeral Tuesday that deeply split public opinion and drew angry protests.
A man sets himself on fire in an apparent protest of Japanese leader Abe's funeral
More protests are expected before the state funeral next week for Japan's divisive former leader. Shinzo Abe's assassination in July has highlighted the Unification Church's ties to Japanese politics.
Thousands have been evacuated as a powerful typhoon hits southern Japan
A powerful typhoon slammed ashore in southern Japan on Sunday as it pounded the region with strong winds and heavy rain, causing blackouts and halting ground and air transportation.
Why even environmentalists are supporting nuclear power today
Environmentalists advocating for nuclear power have led a push to extend the operating life of Diablo Canyon, California's last nuclear power plant. Japan and Germany consider similar extensions.
Japan police chief to resign over shooting death of former prime minister
A police report found holes in former prime minister Shinzo Abe's protection that allowed the alleged attacker to shoot him from behind.
Japan plans to ease COVID-19 border controls in early September
Japan currently requires negative PCR test results within 72 hours of departure for all entrants.
A chemical tanker and cargo ship crashed near southwestern Japan
Some oil leaked from the engine area of the cargo ship, which initially started to sink, but it was brought under control, an official with the Kushimoto Coast Guard said.