- April 4th, 2025
Japan's post-World War II pacifist constitution, particularly Article 9, has long restricted its military capabilities to self-defense. However, in recent years, Japan has increasingly expanded its military power, driven by the rising threats from North Korea and China's growing dominance...
Asia, the largest continent on Earth, is a diverse and culturally rich region encompassing a vast array of countries, each with its own unique identity. Asia's geopolitical landscape involves exploring its countries, their capitals, currencies, and populations. This essay provides...
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the Japanese political landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on August 14, 2024, that he would not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in the upcoming...
In a move that has sent shockwaves through Japan’s political landscape, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday that he would not seek re-election in the upcoming Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) leadership race. The decision, which comes just months before...
In a recent interview with the Nikkei Business Daily, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen commented on Japan's intervention in the foreign exchange market in 2022. Yellen revealed that the Japanese government had provided an explanation for their actions, citing significant...
Last week, NATO heads of state gathered in Washington to commemorate the alliance's 75th anniversary. While the summit’s outcomes were largely predictable, the discussions revealed an unexpected emphasis on China. The Asian superpower emerged as a central topic of concern,...
In a move signaling a potential thaw in the long-standing delicate relationship between China and Japan, both nations have embarked on a series of high-level exchanges. Senior Japanese officials and parliamentarians have been visiting China frequently, marking an uptick in...
The United States has proposed using Japanese factories to increase the manufacturing of Patriot air defense missiles. According to two Japanese government officials and two industry sources, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI), a Japanese manufacturer, is currently producing approximately 30 PAC-3...
The United States Navy has announced the deployment of F-35C Lightning II fighters and CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan. This decision, detailed in a press release on July 15, aims to replace the...
In a recent incident that underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Japan and China, a Chinese national residing in Japan has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. The shrine, which commemorates Japan's war dead, including wartime...
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