- April 7th, 2025
On October 7, 1995, Japan’s Mitsubishi F-2, a fighter jet based on the U.S.-origin F-16 Fighting Falcon, made its maiden flight. Now, 29 years later, the aircraft remains a symbol of Japan's post-Cold War military ambitions and its strategic focus...
In Europe, there is a prevailing habit of producing detailed reports and ambitious plans that promise to address the continent’s challenges but rarely see the light of day when it comes to implementation. We excel at drafting recommendations for what...
Japan's political landscape has been thrown into the spotlight once again, not for policy decisions or electoral campaigns, but for an official group photograph of the newly-appointed cabinet. The image, taken following the first meeting of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s...
The independence of Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, has gained traction on social media platforms. These misleading videos, primarily aimed at Chinese-speaking audiences, have garnered millions of interactions—including likes, reposts, and shares—spreading false narratives about Okinawa’s sovereignty. According to a report...
In the East China Sea, a Shaanxi Y-9 reconnaissance plane (運-9運輸機) from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) intruded into Japanese airspace east of the Danjo Islands for the first time. The incursion prompted swift reactions from both Taiwan and Japan,...
Stock investors in Japan have already felt the sting of what’s being called the “Ishiba shock.” However, the turmoil shaking the markets may only just be beginning for currency traders. With the yen seemingly set to surge, the election of...
For several years, Masato Kanda hardly slept. "Three hours a night is an exaggeration," Kanda chuckles as he recalls his grueling schedule from his office in Tokyo. "I slept for three hours consecutively before being woken up, but I then...
On Wednesday, a buried World War II-era bomb exploded at Miyazaki Airport, causing significant disruption but fortunately resulting in no casualties. The blast left a crater measuring approximately seven meters (23 feet) wide on a taxiway, leading to the cancellation...
Ishiba Shigeru, former defense minister and prominent hardliner on national security, has been elected President of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), making him the new Prime Minister of Japan. His ascension comes with significant implications, particularly in shaping Japan’s...
In a vote to replace Fumio Kishida as the head of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), party members have elected Shigeru Ishiba as their new leader. Given the LDP's strong majority in the National Diet, this victory effectively positions...
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