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Japan’s opposition Democratic Party for the People (DPP) is expected to support the government’s ¥18.3 trillion ($117 billion) supplementary budget for fiscal 2025, clearing the path for the approval of …

Japan’s ruling coalition is preparing to submit a bill to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives, with the move expected as early as Friday after the …

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to host South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung for a summit in mid-January. The meeting is expected to take place in Takaichi’s hometown …

A draft plan prepared by Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) proposes reducing three single-seat districts in Tokyo and two in Osaka as part of a broader effort to shrink the …

Japan is preparing to supply a command-and-control system to the Philippines, marking a major step forward in defense cooperation between the two nations. The initiative aligns with Tokyo’s strategy to …

Asian stocks advanced on Tuesday, rebounding after U.S. markets pulled back from last week’s gains due to rising global bond yields. Most regional indexes traded higher, supported by strong performances …

The China Coast Guard on Tuesday expelled a Japanese fishing vessel that it said illegally entered China’s territorial waters near the Diaoyu Islands. According to an official statement, patrol ships …

Japan’s ANA Holdings cancelled 95 flights on November 29 after an Airbus A320 recall required the grounding of several aircraft, disrupting travel plans for about 13,500 passengers. ANA and its …

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stood by her earlier comments regarding a potential Taiwan-related contingency involving Japan during the first party leaders’ debate in the Diet. Opposition lawmakers pressed her on …

China has issued a strong warning to Japan, stating that Tokyo will “pay a heavy price” if it interferes in the Taiwan issue. The statement came after Japan announced progress …