How K-Pop and AI Are Reshaping the Dokdo/Takeshima Dispute
Credit: Wikimedia Commons/ Ulleungdont The Liancourt Rocks, known to Koreans as Dokdo, and to Japanese as Takeshima, are a pair of lonely,...
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Japan’s Frigate Diplomacy — and What It Could Mean for Taiwan
The JS Mogami, first ship of the Mogami class, at sea on June 10, 2022. Credit: Japanese Defense Ministry In mid-April 2026,...
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Japan Doubles Down on Maritime Security Cooperation
Japanese Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro (left) meets with Indonesian Defense Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin after signing a new defense agreement in Jakarta, Indonesia,...
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Japan and South Korea: Friends, With Limits
Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung attend a summit meeting in Andong, South Korea, May 19, 2026....
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Pyongyang Recalibrates: North Korea Between Russia, the United States, and Japan
In this photo from North Korean state media, Kim Jong Un delivers an address at the first session of the 15th Supreme...
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The US-China Summit from a Japanese Perspective
U.S. President Donald Trump participates in a welcome ceremony with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China at the Great...
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Vietnam Auctions Convicted Tycoon’s Luxury Car, Hermès Handbags For Over $1M
Credit: Depositphotos A luxury Maybach car and two white Hermès handbags once owned by the imprisoned Vietnamese property developer Truong My Lan...
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Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row
Advertisement East Asia Japan trade minister holds brief talks with Chinese counterpart amid diplomatic row A meeting between Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa and...
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Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds
Advertisement East Asia Hundreds rally in Taipei for defence spending after parliament cuts funds The Taipei protest was organised by several human...
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North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South
Advertisement East Asia North Korean women crowned Asian club champions in South Naegohyang Women’s FC players celebrate with the trophy during the...
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