China decries Japanese prime minister for World War II shrine support

Over 120 Japanese lawmakers visited Yasukuni Shrine on Wednesday, including ministers within Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's ...

Japan to Sell More Weapons Abroad, Breaking With Postwar Pacifism

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reversed limits on arms exports as Japan faces rising threats from China and unpredictability ...
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Japan activates first marines since WW2 to bolster defenses against China

SASEBO/TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) - Japan on Saturday activated its first marine unit since World War Two trained to counter invaders occupying Japanese islands along the edge of the East China ...

Japan minister joins crowds at controversial shrine to mark 80 years since world war defeat

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its World War II defeat on Friday, with at least one cabinet minister joining thousands ...

Japanese police arrest a South Korean for allegedly obstructing Yasukuni Shrine festival

A South Korean national has been arrested in Tokyo for allegedly obstructing a spring festival at Yasukuni Shrine.

Rattled by Trump, US allies eye Japan’s biggest arms opening since WW2

Among the potential new customers for Japan are the Polish military and the Philippine navy. Read more at straitstimes.com.