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ESPIONAGE

Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 13, 2023
U.S. intelligence leak came from gun enthusiast in his 20s, report says
The Post based its report, which did not name the person, on interviews with two members of a Discord chat group.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 13, 2023
Leaked U.S. intel document claims Serbia agreed to arm Ukraine
Serbia's Defense Minister Milos Vucevic dismissed the document's assertions as 'untrue' in a statement on Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 11, 2023
South Korea says leaked U.S. document fake as spy allegations roil alliance
The presidential office in Seoul said that a 'significant portion' of the information in leaked classified Pentagon documents detailing apparent U.S. spying on Seoul is untrue.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 11, 2023
U.S. officials review intel sharing after damaging leak
Investigators are also working to determine what person or group might have had the ability and motivation to release the intelligence reports.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2023
How the latest leaked U.S. documents are different from past breaches
The freshness of the documents — some appear to be barely 40 days old — and the hints they hold for operations to come make them particularly damaging, officials say.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 10, 2023
U.S. searches for source of highly-classified intel leak
Some Western security experts and U.S. officials have said they suspect the source could be someone from the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 9, 2023
Leaked documents show Seoul torn between U.S. demands and its own policy
The secret documents were based on signals intelligence, which meant that the United States has been spying on one of its major allies in Asia.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 9, 2023
Leaked documents reveal depth of U.S. spy efforts and Russia’s military struggles
The information, exposed on social media sites, also shows that U.S. intelligence services are eavesdropping on important allies.
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023
Chinese ambassador to Japan says spying by Astellas employee becoming clear
Chinese Ambassador to Japan Wu Jianghao said that Chinese authorities have obtained solid evidence that the Japanese man had engaged in espionage.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 8, 2023
Russia formally charges U.S. journalist with spying
The reported charges by Russia’s Federal Security Service come more than a week after the U.S. citizen was detained during a reporting trip to Russia’s Ural Mountains region.
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2023
Japan consul meets Astellas employee held in China as industry pressure grows
The Astellas employee was detained in March with Chinese authorities saying action has been taken against him over alleged espionage, the details of which have not been disclosed.
Japan Times
WORLD
Apr 3, 2023
A front company and a fake identity: How the U.S. came to use spyware it was trying to kill.
The Biden administration has been trying to choke off use of hacking tools made by the Israeli firm NSO. It turns out that not every part of the government has gotten the message.
Japan Times
WORLD / Crime & Legal
Mar 31, 2023
Russia detains American journalist in ‘dark turn’ for ties
The arrest marks the first time Russia has charged a U.S. journalist with spying since the collapse of the Soviet Union and it signals a major escalation in tensions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Mar 29, 2023
As missile tests escalate, North Korea plays cyberespionage long game
Pyongyang has unleashed a raft of digital weapons ultimately aimed at supporting its nuclear ambitions, threat intelligence firm Mandiant said in a report.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Mar 28, 2023
As ties crumble, Chinese spy law could see more Japanese citizens detained
Since China passed its counterespionage law in 2014, 17 Japanese nationals have been detained in the country for allegedly engaging in spy-related activities.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 22, 2023
What do America’s spies really think about China?
While U.S. spy agencies focus on China’s military, economic and technological capabilities, they omit too much when it comes to the country’s domestic political challenges.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2023
South Korea restores intelligence-sharing pact with Japan
Yoon apparently aims to give further momentum to the move toward improved ties with Japan that was created when he met with Kishida in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2023
South Korea begins process to normalize GSOMIA intel pact with Japan
Seoul is eyeing measures to normalize the deal, a report said, with an official letter detailing the move set to be delivered to Tokyo soon.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023
U.S. says Russian jet caused spy drone crash over Black Sea as Moscow denies collision
The incident marked the first such direct encounter between the two world powers since Russia invaded Ukraine over a year ago.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 9, 2023
Japan, long a prime target for spying, seeks to improve handling of sensitive info
The lack of a comprehensive security clearance system for individuals, including government and private-sector officials eligible for handling sensitive information, is creating headaches.
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Onosato's yokozuna promotion causes rare quirk in new sumo rankings
Newly promoted yokozuna Onosato holds a copy of the latest banzuke ranking in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture, on Monday.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Over 900 earthquakes strike Tokara islands in space of two weeks
A screenshot shows many quakes occurring in the Tokara islands over the past 30 days, in this image taken from the U.S. Geological Survey website.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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