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Japan builds up its ‘southern shield’ as faith in US security cover falters

Japan’s defence strategy has seen the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), as the country

Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

Japan is becoming a war-capable nation, protests are gaining momentum. Public protests in Japan

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports ![Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Japan lifts ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japan under the changes, Japan’s Chunichi newspaper reported, adding that this list may be expanded

Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?

Japan’s defence budget? Late last year, Japan’s government [approved](/news/2025/12/26/japan-govt-greenlights-record-58bn-defence-budget-amid-regional-tension#:~:text=Japan's%20cabinet

Japan reactor restart sparks fresh fears over nuclear waste storage

Japan — Japan has resumed operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant to help

FOIP at 10: Bridging the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East

Japan’s security policy is anchored in three documents—the National Security Strategy of Japan

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions Japan

In Japan, divorce splits parents from children. Could a law change end sole custody?

Japan's family law in decades. According to Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare

Japan’s World Cup 2026 team preview: Players to watch, group, squad

Japan - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain- March 31, 2026 Japan fans celebrate after the match REUTERS/Isabel

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism

Japan loosens arms export rules in break from post-WW2 pacifism Japan has relaxed decades

Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream

Japan’s Wataru Endo retires after injury ends World Cup 2026 dream Japan’s captain

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning

Japan on high alert for 'huge' second quake after issuing tsunami warning Officials in Japan

Mitoma fails to make Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury

Japan’s 2026 World Cup squad due to hamstring injury Injured Brighton winger Kaoru Mitoma

Japan PM says Iran war oil crisis having ‘enormous impact’ in Asia Pacific

Japan with resources including gallium, nickel, graphite, rare earths and fluorite. Japan’s government said

Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China

Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China Japan’s defence minister

As Trump woos China, the Quad grouping drifts towards irrelevance

Japan and Australia lined up with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a “family

Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam

Japan’s Takaichi pledges deeper energy cooperation with Vietnam Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage worsens

Japan sees shortage of plastic bags, trays and gloves, as Iran war-induced naphtha shortage

Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued

Japan; tsunami warning issued A strong magnitude 7.5 earthquake has struck off northern Japan, prompting