China faces off with US ally at strategic islands
Five Japanese lawmakers conducted a three-hour survey of the disputed Senkaku islets over the weekend.
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Japan map shows where it intercepted Chinese and Russian warships
The Japanese Defense Ministry has released more than 100 reports of suspicious ship movements in the past 12 months.
Japanese yen's rollercoaster ride raises eyebrows
Japan's central bank ended its eight-year negative interest rates regime last month.
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US ally's map reveals positions of Chinese destroyers
Japan's Defense Ministry tracked the warships on maneuvers in and out of the Pacific Ocean last week.
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Russian military planes intercepted by US ally
Japan has intercepted a Russian spy plane in its northern seas for the second time this year.
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The conservative commentator has responded to a wave of criticism over her stance on specific World War II bombings.
Donald Trump gifting "key" to White House raises eyebrows
A meeting between Trump and a former high-ranking Japanese official drew attention due to a gift given by the ex-president.
Map shows where US ally intercepted Russian and Chinese aircraft
Japan shares maritime borders—and territorial disputes—with potential adversaries Russia, China and North Korea.
North Korea activates 'nuclear trigger' system in counterattack drill
The country's official Korean Central News Agency said Monday's exercise involved "super-large multiple rocket units."
US and ally begin major military exercise on "China's doorstep"
This year's edition of the Balikatan exercise, the largest yet, is taking place near two Asia-Pacific hotspots.
Map tracks North Korean ballistic missiles in Sea of Japan
Inter-Korean relations are at a low point not seen in decades, fueled by the North's weapons tests and war talk.
Japan Navy Helicopters Crash in Pacific
Japan's Defense Ministry said at least one crew member was confirmed dead after an accident late on Saturday.
US ally triples intercepts of Chinese and Russian military aircraft
Japan said its Air Self-Defense Force jets were scrambled 70 times last month, mostly due to Chinese and Russian military aircraft.
Snake causes havoc on Japanese bullet train
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US allies reignite territorial feud
South Korea and Japan contest ownership of a set of tiny islets in Northeast Asia.
US ally detects China spy ship near coast
The Chinese intelligence ship was last seen entering the East China Sea last week.
US ally spots Chinese ship armed with 'autocannon'
China's coast guard has patrolled around the disputed Tokyo-held Senkaku Islands on more than 100 consecutive days.
Biden says US will defend Philippines from South China Sea attacks
The pledge came ahead of the inaugural U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit as Washington seeks to rally its allies to counter China in the region.
China's ships sail near disputed islands US has pledged to defend
Observers believe Beijing means to establish the impression of de facto control over the Senkaku Islands, forcing the U.S. to clarify its defense obligations.
US ally intercepts Chinese warships in Pacific
Tokyo is wary of Beijing's growing hard power, as well as its increasing political and military alignment with Moscow.
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US ally shows off game-changing carrier upgrade
Japan's helicopter destroyer has completed the first stage of its modifications after two years.
China protests after US rallies allies in South China Sea
Biden's upcoming summit with Japanese and Philippine leaders is expected to address countering China in the Asia-Pacific.
Russian spy ship scans US ally's territory
A Russian intelligence ship sailed along Japanese shores for at least 10 days from late March to early April, Tokyo said.
US and allied navies patrol China-claimed waters amid territorial tensions
The exercises came just days ahead of the first-ever trilateral dialogue between President Biden and his Philippine and Japanese counterparts.