Chinese warships sail through Okinawa waterway as tensions with Japan simmer

22 April 2026

Historic policy change: Japan ends 1976-era restrictions on lethal arms exports

21 April 2026

Japan issues megaquake warning after powerful 7.7 magnitude tremblor

21 April 2026

After 7.7 quake, Japan warns of higher likelihood of ‘huge’ magnitude‑8 event

20 April 2026

Tsunami warning for Hokkaido after 7.5-magnitude quake off north-east Japan, waves up to 3m expected

20 April 2026

Tens of thousands gather in Tokyo as BTS kicks off world tour stop in Japan

17 April 2026

North Korea slams Japan ‘grave provocation’ over nuclear stance in diplomatic paper

15 April 2026

Japan downgrades China ties, cites ‘intimidation’ in new diplomatic report

10 April 2026

Japan short on recruits, eyes women to fill ranks by 2036

8 April 2026

Indonesia to loan endangered Komodo dragons to Japan for breeding, in exchange for red pandas and giraffes

1 April 2026