Japan has officially become the 23rd associated country in the European Union's Horizon Europe program, expanding cooperation on artificial intelligence, semiconductors, clean energy and other strategic research fields.

The footage showed a large blast followed by the collapse of sections of the building and thick plumes of smoke rising into the air.

On Tuesday, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Japan struck Kyushu island, injuring dozens, collapsing buildings, and prompting a since-lifted tsunami warning

The joint maritime exercises took place as Manila and Beijing exchanged fresh accusations over confrontations in disputed waters, underscoring ongoing tensions in the South China Sea

Tokyo-based ispace bought capacity on a SpaceX Starship moon lander, launching a lower-cost lunar cargo service for global payload clients

Ikigai to kintsugi: six Japanese concepts offering practical tools for focus and balance

Wreckage of the Hofuku Maru, which sank in 1944 with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard, was located off the coast of Luzon

Joint exercises involving Japan, the U.S., Australia and the Philippines saw a live missile strike during the Balikatan drills, underscoring growing military cooperation amid regional tensions

Two lifelong journeys converge in Koukaki, where passion, travel, and authenticity brought a slice of Japan to Athens—creating one of the city’s most talked-about dining experiences.

Allies from Europe to Asia are eyeing Japan’s defense industry as Tokyo moves to ease arms export rules, driven by concerns over U.S. reliability and strained weapons supply amid ongoing conflicts

Japan will create a $10 billion financial framework to help Asian nations secure oil and other energy resources amid rising geopolitical tensions, aiming to safeguard regional supply chains and reduce the risk of disruptions affecting key industries.

Beijing accuses Taiwan Premier Cho Jung-tai of harboring “evil designs” during his trip to Japan, calling it a move toward separatist provocations despite his claim the visit was private

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s historic victory strengthens her hawkish security agenda, paving the way for increased defence spending, arms expansion, and potential constitutional changes, which Beijing has sharply condemned

U.S. President Donald Trump gives full backing to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s first female leader, as polls predict a strong victory for her coalition despite market concerns over spending and defense policies

Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei depart Ueno Zoo for a Chinese breeding facility, marking the first time in over 50 years Japan has no giant pandas and highlighting the symbolic role of pandas in China-Japan relations

A regional vote has cleared the way for the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa facility to resume operations nearly 15 years after Fukushima, marking a pivotal step in Japan’s return to nuclear power despite strong local opposition

Aristotle’s golden mean applied to modern economies — why Japan’s balance of assets and debt sustains trust

During his Asia tour, U.S. President Donald Trump expressed confidence that talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping this Thursday will lead to a major trade deal, as Washington and Beijing move closer to ending years of economic tension