A major earthquake in Japan's southwest killed at least 13 people and left several injured or missing after a shopping center and a paper mill were heavily damaged.

Japan’s military has decided to mass-procure Terra B1 interceptor drones. These drones are made using 3D printers and are ...

Japan’s Defense Ministry has disclosed details of an 8.9 trillion yen ($55.6 billion) budget request for the next fiscal year ...

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Japan’s Ministry of Defense has requested a record 8.9 trillion yen – or $55.6 billion – for its Fiscal Year 2027 Defense ...

Bear attacks in Japan have hit a record high, with 13 deaths and more than 220 injuries recorded between April 2025 and March ...

A Japanese advocacy group helped organize the events to highlight a 128-year-old law that requires married couples to share the same surname.

Japan has taken another step in its military modernisation programme, with the air-launched variant of its upgraded Type 12 anti-ship missile entering flight testing as tensions with China continue to ...

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