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COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 23, 2022
Can Japan at last do away with its 'postwar' mindset?
The time has come for pacifist Japan to fundamentally change its security strategy to reflect a changing world and new challenges and threats.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2022
Kishida's G20 jet uses eco-friendly biofuel in green defense vehicle initiative
Use of sustainable aviation fuel is estimated to have cut carbon dioxide emissions on the prime minister's trip by roughly 1 ton compared with flights using regular fuel.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2022
Counterstrike abilities essential for Japan's defense, government panel to report
The panel is slated to submit its recommendations to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at its fourth meeting, on Monday.
JAPAN
Nov 13, 2022
Three-quarters of Japanese worried about foreign attack, survey shows
Some 76% of respondents said they feel strongly or somewhat strongly about Japan being attacked by another country against 19% who said they did not so much and 2% who did not so at all.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 6, 2022
Japan shows off defense diplomacy skills with international fleet review
Around 40 warships from 13 countries came together to mark the 70th anniversary of the founding of the Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 5, 2022
Japan to boost Defense Ministry's tech research role
The government is considering including the policy in the country's three key defense and national security documents to be updated later this year.
JAPAN
Nov 2, 2022
Japan to create council on SDF use of airports and ports
In preparation for possible emergency situations, the government aims to make it easier for the SDF to obtain permission to use such facilities for drills.
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Nov 1, 2022
Singapore’s military reforms highlight need to strengthen Japan’s cyberdefenses
The city-state's new Digital and Intelligence Service could offer a model of a new organizational structure, but experts say a similar overhaul of the SDF would be difficult.
As ‘Buy Canadian’ grows, more U.S. firms say retailers turning away products
Empty shelves with "Buy Canadian Instead" signs are seen in the American Whiskey section of the BC Liquor in Vancouver, British Columbia, on March 10.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
Japan, South Korea and China vow to strengthen trade ties amid looming U.S. tariffs
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Yoji Muto (left), South Korean Trade Industry and Energy Minister Ahn Duk-geun (center) and Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao during a trilateral meeting in Seoul on Sunday
The U.S. says Japan has a 700% tariff on American rice. Is that the case?
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds up a piece of paper with information about tariff rates at the White House on Tuesday.
Meiji says sayonara to bottled milk, a staple of Japan's bathhouses
Meiji bottled milk lined up in a fridge at Kosugiyu, a bathhouse in Tokyo. The sticker urges patrons to enjoy the milk one last time before it’s gone.
A Canadian made a weekend trip to Costco a Japanese pastime
Under the watchful eye of Ken Theriault, Costco representative director and Japan country manager, the American membership-model wholesaler has flourished in Japan.
On defense, Japan may avoid Trump's worst impulses — for now
Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth chat after reviewing an honor guard during a welcome ceremony at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Sunday.
No longer a 'bridesmaid': Yuki Tsunoda prepares for the Red Bull pressure cooker
All eyes will be on Yuki Tsunoda as he makes his Red Bull debut at the Japanese Grand Prix this weekend.
Tokyo tech failures lean into misfortune, mistakes and missteps
Tsuyoshi Domoto in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on March 28. As an entrepreneur, Domoto experienced plenty of setbacks but maintains a positive attitude and continues to pursue his dreams.

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