#Japan

Explore the viral illustrations of Evangeline Neo. From taxes to social etiquette, discover the evacomics cultural differences Japan Singapore and Western nations.

China's latest security report warns that Japan has the capability to become a nuclear power 'virtually overnight,' citing previous comments by Joe Biden to Xi Jinping.

Japanese startup ispace is partnering with Saudi Arabia for lunar development. Discover how this MOU shapes the future of the ispace Saudi Arabia lunar mission in 2026.

Japan condemns China's export ban on dual-use items and rare earths as of January 7, 2026. PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks trigger a significant trade rift with major GDP risks.

A 3-year-old boy in Tokyo died after falling from a 9th-floor balcony while his parents were away visiting a shrine for the New Year. Police are investigating the unsupervised incident.

Israel announces a ban on 37 NGOs in Gaza, including MSF, starting Thursday. Learn about the Israel Gaza Aid Organizations Ban 2025 and its global impact.

The Philippines will test Japan's high-precision Michibiki (QZSS) satellite system for road maintenance starting late January 2026, marking a new era of digital infrastructure cooperation.

A viral petition is targeting aespa's NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen appearance following Ningning's mushroom cloud light post. Analysis of the controversy and cultural sensitivity.

Explore how Japan's postwar imperial couple redefined the monarchy through a 'pilgrimage of peace' and confrontation with war memories.

Chinese experts and Kissinger's predictions suggest Japan could develop nuclear weapons in under 3 years. Read about the shifting security landscape in Tokyo.

Japan approves a record ¥9.04 trillion defense budget for 2026. Under PM Takaichi, Japan hits its 2% GDP target early, focusing on the SHIELD unmanned system and hypersonic missiles.

Japan is launching a massive strategic reset with the 2025 AI Promotion Act. Facing a 30% population drop by 2070, the Takaichi Sanae government is betting $1.3 trillion on AI-driven productivity in robotics and healthcare.