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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 ramping up defence is 'critical' to prevent war, defence minister tells BBC

Japan. Established after WWII, the US-Japan security alliance remains the cornerstone of Japan's defence

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

World Cup Day 4: Netherlands vs Japan, Curacao debut, prediction, schedule

Japan in must-watch group game Sunday’s match between the [Netherlands](/sports/2026/5/29/netherlands-world-cup-2026-team-preview-players-to-watch-group-squad) and Japan

Could Japan be the World Cup's dark horses?

Japan. Earlier this year, Moriyasu said he had his sights set on leading Japan to World

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 central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995

Japan’s central bank raises interest rates to highest level since 1995 Japan’s central

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995

Japan raises interest rate to highest since 1995 Japan's central bank has increased its main

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