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Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023
U.S. and Philippine leaders look to craft closer trilateral security ties with Japan
A summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could help pave the way for a reported tripartite defense framework with Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2023
Marcos and Biden to discuss ‘evolution’ of U.S.-Philippine defense pacts
The summit in Washington will be part of a five-day state visit by the Philippine leader designed to clarify the implementation of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty.
Japan Times
LIFE / Lifestyle
Apr 22, 2023
A Japanese island where the wild things are
From badgering nuisances to downright evil forces, yōkai fill some of the most colorful corners of Japanese folklore. These artists are dreaming up even more.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 14, 2023
Asian startups are rising to the financing challenge
Once the world’s hottest stock because of its single-minded pursuit of growth, Singapore’s Sea is slashing costs as it seeks safety in profitability.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 14, 2023
Offshore wind sends some North Sea birds fleeing, study finds
Using data collected from ships, aircraft and digital aerial surveys each year during March and April, researchers recorded a downward pattern in the numbers of some birds from 2010 to 2017.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 12, 2023
Japan dismisses speculation of China link to SDF chopper accident
The Defense Ministry has not found any links between China and the apparent crash on April 6 of the helicopter off Miyako Island, a ministry spokesman told a news conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 11, 2023
Japan urges peace in Taiwan Strait as Beijing simulates attack
The talks came as China was ending simulated strikes in reaction to a visit by Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen to the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 10, 2023
U.S. warship sails near Chinese-controlled islet in South China Sea
While the U.S. frequently makes such voyages to challenge China's territorial claims in the strategic waterway, the latest one took place as Beijing staged war games around Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 8, 2023
Body reported in waters near where GSDF chopper disappeared
The search for the missing personnel continued Saturday with its focus shifting to the seabed, with at least part of the helicopter thought to have sunk to the ocean floor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2023
Search for crew from missing SDF helicopter continues as debris is recovered
The coast guard retrieved 10 pieces of debris, including a lifeboat, but there has been no sign so far of the 10 personnel who were were on board.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 7, 2023
SDF chopper goes missing near Okinawa with 10 members aboard
The UH-60JA chopper, carrying several Ground Self-Defense Force members, disappeared from radar at around 4:30 p.m., according to the GSDF.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 4, 2023
Malaysia says Beijing concerned about its energy projects in South China Sea
The remarks come after Malaysia's prime minister opened the door for talks with China, in a sign of mounting pressure on Malaysia's energy operations in waters claimed by Beijing.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Apr 4, 2023
China's intensifying nuclear-armed submarine patrols add complexity for U.S. and allies
Beijing is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, heaping pressure on Washington and its allies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 4, 2023
Philippines reveals locations of four new strategic sites for U.S. military pact
Marcos' office said the four locations should 'boost the disaster response' and help humanitarian and relief operations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023
Russia test-fires anti-ship cruise missiles in Sea of Japan
Two Moskit cruise missiles, developed during the Soviet era, attacked a mock enemy warship about 100 kilometers away.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 15, 2023
Philippines and U.S. to hold largest-ever joint military drills
A total of 17,680 soldiers will take part in the annual drills, which for the first time will include live-fire exercises in the disputed South China Sea.
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
Mar 7, 2023
Sea otters could disappear from Japanese aquariums
In the peak year of 1994, there were 122 of the crowd-pleasing sea mammals in 28 aquariums across the country. Now, there are only three.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 3, 2023
'Quad' ministers vow to address challenges in South and East China seas
The members of 'the Quad' vowed to support the 'peaceful settlement of disputes' in the Indo-Pacific region and oppose 'any unilateral attempt to change the status quo.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 28, 2023
Japan and Australia may conduct South China Sea patrols with U.S. and Philippines, ambassador says
If the plan materializes, it will be the first time the Philippines has joined multilateral maritime patrols in the South China Sea, a move that would likely anger Beijing.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Kishida defends planned rule to revoke foreigners' residency
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida speaks during a meeting of the Lower House Judicial Affairs Committee on Wednesday.
Human bone-like objects found at Nippon Steel plant’s molten iron pot, with one worker missing
Police believe it’s highly possible that human bones found in a molten iron pot at Nippon Steel's Oita factory belong to a missing male employee.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.
Unraveling the Japanese prose of Yukio Mishima
Author Yukio Mishima accepts the Arts Festival Award in the drama category at the 20th Arts Festival Award Ceremony on Jan. 22, 1966.
New Taiwan president to set tone for ties with China at inauguration
Taiwan President-elect Lai Ching-te arrives at the CyberSec 2024 Exhibition in Taipei on Wednesday.
Japanese billionaire sues Meta over investment scams using his image
Entrepreneurs Yusaku Maezawa (second from right) and Takafumi Horie (third from right) attend a study session on fake social media ads and investment scams at the Liberal Democratic Party headquarters in Tokyo on April 10.
Japanese rap creates its mecca in Pop Yours
Tokyo-based artist Jumadiba says he forgoes the label of simply “rap” for his music because the Japanese rap scene isn’t confined to a particular sound.
Was Onosato's defeat of Terunofuji an era-defining bout?
Onosato (right) defeats Terunofuji at the Ryogoku Kokugikan in Tokyo on May 12. While nothing in sumo is guaranteed, it seems almost inevitable that Onosato is destined for the top of the sport's pyramid.

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