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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 2, 2020
North Korean missiles again flying over Japan 'only a matter of time,' experts say
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's declaration that his country is no longer bound by its self-imposed nuclear and missile moratorium drastically raises the chances of longer-range weapons overflying Japan once again, experts say.
WORLD
Nov 30, 2019
Russia tests hypersonic Kinjal missile in Arctic: sources
Russia's MiG-31K interceptor jet carried out a test of the Kinjal (Dagger) hypersonic missile in Russia's part of Arctic earlier this month, Tass news agency reported Saturday, citing two military sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2018
Tokyo's first ballistic missile drill gets mixed reaction
In a first for Tokyo, a disaster drill based on a ballistic missile attack was held Monday in response to the nuclear and missile threats from North Korea.
WORLD
Jan 18, 2018
India test-fires long-range ballistic missile amid perceived threats from China and Pakistan
India tested its longest-range intercontinental missile on Thursday, the nation's defense ministry said, as part of efforts to build a nuclear deterrent against neighboring Pakistan and China.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2017
Japan, U.S. and South Korea kick off two-day missile tracking drill
The United States, Japan and South Korea began a joint missile tracking drill Monday as tensions in Asia continue to rise over North Korea's fast-developing weapons programs, the Maritime Self-Defense Force said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 11, 2017
North Korean nuclear crisis tests Japan's mettle, has experts debating how to respond
Another war on the Korean Peninsula — this time a nuclear one — is beginning to look more possible than ever before, stirring anxiety in Japan and prompting debate over how it should respond.
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2017
Koreans living in Japan worry about backlash because of North's nuclear, missile programs
Ethnic Koreans living in Japan are nervously watching growing tensions over North Korea and are wary of a possible backlash against their community as Pyongyang ramps up its saber-rattling.
JAPAN
Aug 29, 2017
North Korea fires missile over Japan in sharp escalation of tensions
In an “unprecedented, grave and serious” threat, nuclear-armed North Korea test-fires a ballistic missile over Hokkaido, the first unannounced launch of a missile to fly over Japan.
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2017
Student trip to Guam canceled amid North Korea missile fears
Concern over the North Korean threats has led to the cancellation of a school trip to Guam, while local governments hold or plan evacuation drills.
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2017
Missile evacuation drill to be held in Hyogo in September
The Hyogo Prefectural Government said Wednesday it will hold an evacuation drill Sept. 17 in Nishinomiya to prepare for a possible ballistic missile attack.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 10, 2017
North makes detailed threat to fire missiles near Guam as Tokyo condemns provocation
In an unprecedented announcement, North Korea said it is developing a plan to test-fire four intermediate ballistic missiles into the sea near Guam by mid-August.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
Jun 17, 2017
Kansai takes measured view on missile drills
Over the past two months, hardly a week has passed without news of another North Korean missile launch. It's become routine: An early morning South Korean media report, based on government sources, says that "an object has been launched," forcing politicians, bureaucrats, and journalists in Tokyo out...
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2017
Top SDF officer warns North Korea close to mastering technology for hitting Japan with nukes
Given enough time, North Korea will likely succeed in developing a nuclear warhead small enough to be mounted on a ballistic missile capable of directly striking Japan, the Self-Defense Forces' highest-ranking officer warned Tuesday.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
May 20, 2017
For better relations, Tokyo should use Korean residents to open diplomatic channels with new South Korean government
Since the beginning of the year, Japan's official relations with the Korean Peninsula have gone from bad to worse. Not a day goes by without a report about North Korea's latest provocation. Journalists, politicians, and pundits deliberate — one might say "geek out" — over whether the missile just...
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 17, 2017
Pence warns North Korea of U.S. resolve shown in Syria, Afghan strikes
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence put North Korea on notice Monday, saying neither the United States nor South Korea would tolerate further missile and nuclear tests, with U.S. attacks in Syria and Afghanistan showing its resolve.
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2017
North Korean-run schools fall victim to Tokyo-Pyongyang tensions as funding dries up
As tensions between Tokyo and Pyongyang mount, prefectures begin cutting funding to North Korean-run schools in Japan under a new ministry directive.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 5, 2017
North Korea fires missile into Sea of Japan days ahead of first Xi-Trump summit
Prime Minister Abe lashed out at North Korea's firing Wednesday of a ballistic missile into the Sea of Japan, just days before a summit between U.S. President Trump and Chinese President Xi.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 20, 2016
North Korea again fails in test of powerful medium-range missile
North Korea conducted a failed missile test Thursday — its second in a week — of what was believed to be a powerful medium-range Musudan, the U.S. and South Korea said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 17, 2016
Japan may speed up missile defense upgrades in wake of North Korean tests
The government may accelerate around ¥100 billion in planned spending to upgrade Japan's ballistic missile defenses in the wake of rocket tests suggesting North Korea is close to fielding a more potent medium-range missile, according to three sources.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 5, 2016
North Korean missiles land in Japan EEZ as world leaders meet at G-20 in China
Three North Korean missiles land within Japan's exclusive economic zone, a move that Tokyo called a grave threat to national security.
Japan braces for more quakes as authorities dismiss doomsday hype
Evacuees from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecuture, arrive at Kagoshima Port on Friday.
Hidden AI prompts in academic papers spark concern about research integrity
Waseda University is one of 14 institutions in eight countries found to have used hidden prompts in research papers.
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. 
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
U.S. military apologizes over Okinawa sexual assault case
Col. Neil Owens (right), chief of staff for the 3rd Marine Division, bows in apology at the Okinawa Prefectural Government office in Naha on Thursday.
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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