Japan debuts mobile firepower for island defense

Japan’s Defense Minister Gen Nakatani visited the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Fuji Garrison in Shizuoka Prefecture to inspect newly introduced equipment intended for remote island defense, including a new missile launcher and vehicle-mounted …

Japan unveils laser cannon at DSEI

The Japan Ministry of Defense publicly displayed a vehicle-mounted high-power laser system at DSEI Japan 2025, offering a rare look at one of the country’s emerging directed-energy capabilities. The demonstrator, officially titled the Vehicle-Mounted High- …

Japan's chief tariffs negotiator says no rush to reach agreement with US

Japan’s Agriculture Minister Taku Eto Resigns for Saying ‘I Never Had to Buy Rice’ Amid Rice Crisis

Tokyo, May 24: Japan's agriculture minister said Wednesday that he has submitted his resignation over his inappropriate remark on rice that angered the public. Taku Eto said Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba accepted the resignation. ‘Reiwa Rice Crisis’: …

Indian All-Party Delegation In Japan Reaffirms Zero Tolerance For Terrorism

An all-party delegation of Indian MPs, led by Shri Sanjay Kumar Jha, on Saturday, conveyed a strong and unified national message of zero tolerance for cross-border terrorism during a formal interaction hosted by the Indian Ambassador to Japan, Sibi George, …

Japan shells west of Kunashir island without warning

TOKYO, May 24. /TASS/. The Japanese Coast Guard has carried out firing drills in its territorial waters west of the Kunashir Island, part of the Kuril Islands, without prior warning, Yomiuri​​​​​​ reported. The guard fired 66 shots from a 13 mm …

Indian Diaspora In Japan Backs Op Sindoor, Hails PM Modi’s Leadership Against Terrorism

Tokyo: Members of the Indian diaspora in Japan have lauded the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government’s decisive action against cross-border terrorism through Operation Sindoor, expressing pride in India’s strong response to Pakistan-sponsored terror. …

Japan Donates 50 Firetrucks to Paraguayan Volunteer Firefighters

The Japan Volunteer Fire Department has donated 50 firetrucks and other vehicles, such as fire engines and ambulances, to Paraguay. These will be allocated to Paraguayan volunteer fire departments. The President of the Republic of Paraguay, Santiago Peña, …

‘That is Jungkook’: BTS member flies to Japan after Jimin, leaving ARMY convinced some...

Actress Kim Sae Ron's 2022 drunk driving case led to financial turmoil, reportedly plunging her into debt. Desperate, she reached out to acquaintances for help. Recent updates reveal that she made an appreciation post for the people who assisted her …

Heavy rain forecast in western and eastern Japan along Pacific coast on Sunday

Weather officials are warning of torrential rain on the Pacific side of western and eastern Japan through Sunday morning. They are calling on people to be on high alert for possible landslides, flooding in low-lying areas, swollen rivers, lightning strikes …