Japan
22 May 2023
Amid rising security risks in the Indo-Pacific region, Japan is diplomatically cultivating allies near and far during the G7 presidency.
13 May 2023
Japan and South Korea are growing closer amid common threats, such as Pyongyang's nuclear program. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Seoul comes after South Korea's leader made a trip to Tokyo in March.
11 May 2023
A new opinion poll has found that over half of the Japanese population is of the opinion that the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) should not become involved in fighting if China invades Taiwan.
8 May 2023
Japan ranks the lowest among the Group of Seven nations when it comes to media freedom. Journalists' vulnerability to government and business pressure as well as a culture of self-censorship are to blame, say experts.
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