Who is Sanae Takaichi? Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ calls snap election after only three months as PM - Conservative leader is seeking ...

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson on Friday urged Japan to face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, demonstrate repentance for the crimes of militarism and respect for the victims ...

Visiting Japan's Yasukuni Shrine represents a step back in the direction of militarism in East Asia, according to Kwon Ki-sik, who is head of the Korea-China City Friendship Association. Kwon said ...

Eighty years after the end of World War II, a shadow from the past looms over Tokyo. Reports indicate Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi may visit the Yasukuni Shrine on December 26th. This isn't ...

Russia on Thursday condemned Japan's attempts to whitewash its history of militarist aggression and war crimes, urging Tokyo to face up to its past and make genuine atonement to the victims. Russian ...

The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 January session admit card will be released on the official website- jeemain.nta.nic.in soon. JEE Main January session city slip 2026 will first be ...

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The Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 January session admit card will be released soon. JEE Main January session city slip 2026 will first be released by third week of January and the admit ...

TOKYO -- Major political changes dominated the news in both Japan and South Korea in 2025, after elections led to fresh leadership of differing viewpoints on contentious historical issues that gave ...

The Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-15 fighters holding a joint military drill with the U.S. B-52 bomber on Dec. 10, 2025. (Japan's Ministry of Defense/AP) Japan is barreling forward with efforts to ...

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This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Japan’s Cabinet approved a record $58-billion defense budget, a dramatic shift from its postwar pacifist ...