Topic: Japan
Japan and Philippines Deepen Defence Ties
Japan and the Philippines have expanded defence cooperation through joint exercises and wider military engagement. Both countries are maritime states in the Indo-Pacific region and maintain security partnerships...
New Pterosaur Species Discovered in Japan
Pterosaurs were remarkable flying reptiles that roamed the Earth from 210 to 65 million years ago. They predated birds and bats as the first flying vertebrates. Recent discoveries...
India and Japan Defence Technology Agreement
India and Japan have recently signed a Memorandum of Implementation (MoI), which focuses on the co-development of the UNICORN mast. The UNICORN is a conical structure that enhances...
Shigeru Ishiba Re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan
Japan’s political landscape has recently shifted. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced important challenges in the last general election. However, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister....
Japan slips behind Germany to World’s 4th Largest Economy
Japan has slipped behind Germany to fourth position among the world’s largest economies in gross domestic product (GDP) terms. Earlier projections suggested Japan could overtake the United States...
Japan’s Population Decline
Japan, known for its rich culture and technological advancements, is facing significant demographic challenges. As of 2022, the country’s total population stands at 125.41 million, but it has...
Japan’s LGBT Understanding Bill
Japan’s recent passing of a bill to promote understanding of the LGBT community has stirred both hope and criticism. As the only G7 country lacking legal protection for... Japan Redefines Age of Consent
Japan recently made significant changes to its age of consent laws, raising the minimum age at which one can legally engage in sexual relations. This transformative move aims...
$95 Million Undersea Cable Connection Project in Micronesia
Japan, the United States, and Australia have recently announced their joint venture in signing a significant undersea cable project. This initiative aims to improve network connectivity in the...
Taiwan’s Last Comfort Woman Passes Away
The recent passing of Taiwan’s last known “comfort woman” has brought attention to the historical significance of these women and the need for their stories to be preserved...
Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy
Japan’s Basic Plan on Ocean Policy was adopted recently by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet. This five-year ocean policy seeks to strengthen marine security amid the growing Chinese...
