Japan

Japan changes imperial succession law, but Princess Aiko is still not eligible for the throne

The reforms are designed to address Japan's shrinking imperial family by expanding the pool of eligible male heirs. However, they leave unchanged the law that prevents women—including Emperor Naruhito's daughter, Princess Aiko—from becoming emperor

Pakistan protests Japan's reference to cross-border terrorism in India joint statement

Pakistan has lodged a diplomatic protest with Japan over a reference to cross-border terrorism in a recent India-Japan joint statement, calling the language "one-sided" and alleging New Delhi pressured Tokyo to include it.

Japan's economy shows mixed picture as factories stay strong but services slow

Japan's manufacturers remained optimistic in July due to strong semiconductor and AI demand, while service-sector confidence fell amid higher costs, a weak yen and geopolitical tensions

Japan's 'fur babies' now outnumber children as birth rate hits new low

The country's shrinking child population and booming pet economy have become one of the clearest signs of Japan's long-running demographic challenges

Japan is building a powerful new spy agency after 80 years. But why now?

The 700-member agency will coordinate intelligence across government departments and report directly to a council chaired by the prime minister

China protests Japan's South China Sea stance after backing landmark 2016 ruling

China summoned Japan's envoy in Beijing after Tokyo joined 13 other countries in reaffirming the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling that rejected Beijing's sweeping maritime claims.

Typhoon Bavi lashes Japan's Sakishima islands as Taiwan braces for heavy rain

Typhoon Bavi battered Japan's southern islands before moving towards Taiwan, where thousands have been evacuated amid warnings of torrential rain and flooding

Japan's wholesale inflation jumps to 3-year high as Iran war fuels price pressures

Japan's wholesale inflation surged 7.1 per cent in June, the fastest pace in more than three years, driven by higher fuel and metal prices amid the West Asia conflict. The data has strengthened expectations that the Bank of Japan could raise interest rates again later this year

Watch | ‘We had 111 missiles shot by Islamic Republic of Japan’: Trump on West Asia conflict

In his latest break with reality, US President Donald Trump has claimed that the 'Islamic Republic of Japan' launched 111 missiles at a US Navy ship during the ongoing West Asia war.

Japan, China clash over ship 'intrusion' near Senkaku Islands in East China Sea

Japan and China exchanged conflicting accounts after a maritime confrontation near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands, with both claiming they forced the other's vessels to leave the area