Russian Navy starts drills in Japan and Okhotsk Seas waters
NNA – Russiarsquo;s Pacific Fleet forces have started operational exercises in the waters of the Sea of Japan and the…
Japan: Approaching tropical storm prompts evacuation advisory
Authorities advised nearly 1.3 million people across Japan to evacuate after Tropical Storm Mawar lashed Okinawa causing in injuries to…
Japan to channel billions of dollars into raising birth rate
Japan is investing around 3.5 trillion yen in a push to increase the number of children. The country’s acute population…
North Korea space launch prompts alerts in Japan, South Korea
Authorities in Japan and South Korea lifted evacuation warnings not long after the launch. North Korea had previously announced its…
North Korea announces ‘satellite’ launch, Japan on alert
Japanese officials believe the launch by North Korea will involve a ballistic missile. Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said such…
Japan: Animal rights activists condemn centuries-old ritual
A shrine in central Japan is defending a popular ritual that often sees the horses taking part mistreated or injured.…
Japan, UAE sign agreement to transfer defense equipment and technology
NNA – Japan and the UAE signed an agreement in Abu Dhabi on Saturday to transfer defense equipment and technology.…
Shooting, stabbing in rural Japan — 3 killed
Witnesses said the attacker wore camouflage and used what appeared to be a hunting rifle. Authorities said he is now…
Japan provides waste collection trucks to municipalities to tackle solid waste management challenges in Baalbeck-Hermel
NNA – Through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), Japan provided three waste collection trucks through the…