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An IL-38 patrol plane of the Russian navy flies over the Barents Sea on September 11. Photo: Russian Defense Ministry Press Service/AP

Japan calls Russia’s denial of alleged airspace breach ‘extremely regrettable’

Moscow also rejected Tokyo’s protest over the incident, which was made through diplomatic channels.

Moscow also rejected Tokyo’s protest over the incident, which was made through diplomatic channels

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Historic funding round values OpenAI at US$157 billion

Japan shuts regional airport after likely WW2-era bomb explodes near runway

The cause of the explosion was an American bomb that had been buried beneath the land surface, probably dating to a wartime air raid.

Passengers wait at a Japan Airlines counter at Miyazaki airport following the closure of the runway that grounded 87 flights. Photo: Kyodo

Japan wants ‘China to behave responsibly’, new foreign minister says

Takeshi Iwaya said on Wednesday he hoped to meet his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi ‘as soon as possible’ for ‘frank exchanges and dialogue’.

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Hong Kong stocks hit 20-month high as China frenzy continues

Stocks jumped for a sixth straight day as gains snowballed to US$3 trillion since Beijing unveiled its biggest stimulus package in this cycle.

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Japan braces for dual typhoons as study reveals 1 in 5 face flooding risk

Japan needs to improve flood defences and early-warning systems to give residents more time to evacuate when danger threatens, experts say.

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A house in central Japan’s Noto peninsula risks being washed away by a swollen river following last month’s heavy rain. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

India rejects Japan’s call for ‘Asian Nato’, despite growing China tensions

Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said unlike Japan, India had never been a treaty ally of another country.

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Russia gets high marks in China opinion survey; US, Japan seen as ‘unfavourable’

Annual Tsinghua poll shows most expect significant declines in America’s global influence within 10 years, but optimism about China’s growing global standing.

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Japan sees ‘backslide’ for female representation in new PM Ishiba’s cabinet

Shigeru Ishiba appointed only 2 women to his cabinet, down from 5 previously, highlighting a setback in gender equality efforts.

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Newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba named a new cabinet on October 1. Photo: EPA-EFE

Japan has a problem with ‘lone-wolf’ attacks. Can a new police unit stop them?

Experts warn that the isolated nature of such attackers makes them difficult to prevent, raising questions about the unit’s effectiveness.

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Ryuji Kimura is arrested after what appeared to be a pipe bomb was thrown at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Wakayama, western Japan, on April 15 last year. Photo: Kyodo News via AP

China, Russia coastguards on Arctic mission, with new shipping routes on horizon

Maritime personnel put through their paces in the Sea of Japan as melting ice opens up potential for sea lanes.

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A look at Singapore’s MRT disruption and other train delays in Asia

Singapore’s recent MRT disruption, the worst in its history, highlights the challenges of managing train delays in modern Asian cities.

Hong Kong among top destinations for mainland Chinese tourists this ‘golden week’

State media says Osaka, Seoul and Kuala Lumpur also popular, while tourism insiders highlight Hong Kong’s ease of access as an advantage.

Tourists visit Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang

Japan’s Ishiba picks continuity for cabinet, eyes October 27 snap election

Ishiba’s choices for finance, defence, and foreign minister, as well as the pivotal post of chief cabinet secretary, draw on party veterans.

Shigeru Ishiba, the newly elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Photo: Reuters

Japan’s ‘rising horse’ festival struggles to surmount animal abuse controversy

The historic Ageuma Shinji festival, known for its perilous race, faces mounting pressure to ensure the safety and well-being of its horses.

A short history of Asia’s fascination with cults and their dark secrets

Delve into chilling tales of followers lured by false promises of salvation – and the cult leaders who preyed on their vulnerabilities.

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Japan Airlines woos North American, Chinese tourists with free domestic flights

The offer is also available for visitors from select countries including Thailand, Vietnam, Australia and New Zealand.

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Foreign tourists visit Sensoji Temple in Tokyo. Photo: EPA-EFE

Knives out for Japan PM Ishiba even before taking office as chaos awaits

The ruling LDP ‘using’ him to retain power in a snap election expected by the end of the year, observers say.

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‘They bring comfort and smiles to me’: fans say goodbye to Tokyo zoo pandas

‘Just like pandas, I hope Japan and China can be friends,’ said a visitor, who came to admire Ri Ri and Shin Shin at Ueno zoo.

Japan is about to get a new prime minister. What will it mean for China?

Advocate of ‘Asian Nato’ to counter China who also seeks more balanced US ties could ruffle feathers on either side of Pacific, analysts say.

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Shigeru Ishiba has been elected leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, virtually ensuring that he will become the country’s next prime minister. Photo: Reuters

Japanese families still seek lost loved ones 80 years after US invasion of Peleliu

Eighty years after the brutal Battle of Peleliu, Toshiko Kido searches for her grandfather’s remains, part of Japan’s effort to repatriate war dead.

Excavation progresses on a Japanese Type 95 light tank that was knocked out by US Marines in 1944. Photo: Julian Ryall

Japan’s LDP picks Shigeru Ishiba to succeed PM Fumio Kishida

South China Sea tensions, missile test push Japan closer to Philippines

Japanese official urges regional cooperation to deter further conflict, as analysts warn China may use developments to justify military build-up.

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Japan temple sells ramen to fund maintenance of 60,000 wooden printing planks

Temple abbot says selling vegetarian ramen boosted revenue, generated buzz, attracted more visitors.

To support the upkeep of 60,000 wooden planks used for printing Buddhist scriptures, a Japanese temple sells ramen. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock/YouTube

Japan’s ruling party picks Shigeru Ishiba as PM Fumio Kishida’s successor

The former defence minister pledged to make the country ‘a safe and secure place where everyone can live with a smile on their face once again’.

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Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning the ruling party’s leadership election on Friday. Photo: Kyodo via Reuters

Letters | Why China should do more to curb ultranationalism

Readers discuss the stabbing of a Japanese school pupil in China, and the treatment of indigenous people in Canada and Australia.

US wants ‘regular’ missile launch notification process after China’s ICBM test

Washington and France say Beijing gave advance notice of this week’s test, which Pentagon says was a ‘step in the right direction’.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on Japan, covering politics, economy, society, the country's relationships with China, North Korea and South Korea and the legacy of World War Two in Asia.  
Capital
Tokyo
Head of State
Emperor Naruhito
Head of Government
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
last updated:
2 October, 2024
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