- Japan's General Election D-1, LDP's Strong Trend Continues... Eyes on Weather and Voter Turnout
- With the general election in Japan scheduled for the 8th just one day away, it is observed that there are no significant last-minute changes to the strong advantage of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).Sankei ...
- 2026-02-07
- Japanese Government "Will Refrain from Commenting" on 'Trump Supports Takaichi in General Election' Statement
- The Japanese government responded to U.S. President Donald Trump's public endorsement of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on the 6th, ahead of the Japanese general election (House of Representatives election) on t...
- 2026-02-06
- Japan's General Election D-3: Is the LDP Returning to a 'One-Strong' System Amidst the Sanae Takaichi Popularity Frenzy?
- The snap general election, called after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the House of Representatives (lower house) on the 23rd of last month, is just three days away.According to major Japanese media ou...
- 2026-02-05
- Takaichi mentions 'Taiwan contingency' again... "Must save Japanese and Americans in the area"
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan, who previously drew strong backlash from China for suggesting intervention in the event of a Taiwan contingency, is now expected to cause further ripples in the frozen Si...
- 2026-01-27
- North Korea fired 2 ballistic missiles...Flight distance 340-350 km
- Japan's Ministry of Defense announced on the 27th that North Korea had launched two ballistic missiles, both of which are presumed to have fallen outside Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).According to Nihon...
- 2026-01-27
- A memorial ceremony for the righteous martyr Lee Soo-hyun was held in Tokyo on his 25th anniversary, with the wish for "many fruits from a single grain of wheat."
- "It is said that if a grain falls to the ground and does not rot, it can produce many seeds."Shin Yoon-chan, the mother of the righteous man Lee Soo-hyun (1974-2001), who lost his life while trying to save a Ja...
- 2026-01-27
- Japanese court recognizes North Korea's compensation liability for "repatriation project" for the first time; repatriated Zainichi Koreans win
- A Japanese court has issued its first ruling ordering North Korea to pay compensation to ethnic Koreans from Japan who were lured to North Korea by propaganda promising a "paradise on Earth" and later escaped....
- 2026-01-27
- High approval rating for Sanae Takaichi, a gamble to dissolve parliament, breaking precedent
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's official announcement of his intention to dissolve the House of Representatives (lower house) early on the 19th has plunged Japanese politics into an election mode from ...
- 2026-01-19
- Japan's Foreign Minister: "We will cooperate with the US and others to respond" to China's dual-use material export controls
- On the 9th, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi stated his intention to cooperate with relevant countries, including the United States, to take necessary measures regarding China's export controls on du...
- 2026-01-09
- Takaichi spoke with Trump amid Sino-Japanese conflict, "Confirmed US-Japan-Korea linkage"
- Prime Minister Takaichi stated that U.S. President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi spoke by phone on the 2nd (Japan time).Speaking to reporters immediately after the call, Prime Minister...
- 2026-01-03
- Japan's income gap expands to historic high... "Increase in elderly and low-income population is the cause"
- Japan's income gap has widened to a record high, according to a report by The Yomiuri Shimbun on the 24th.According to the results of the "2023 Income Redistribution Survey" released by the Ministry of Health, ...
- 2025-12-24
- Sanada, regarding the possibility of introducing nuclear submarines, "will not rule out any options."
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated that "we will consider policies to improve deterrence and response capabilities without ruling out any options" regarding the possibility of introducing nuclear-pow...
- 2025-12-24
- Senior Japanese government official's remarks "must possess nuclear weapons" cause controversy
- A senior official in the Japanese Prime Minister's Office (Prime Minister's Residence), in charge of security policy under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has caused a stir by stating on the 18th, on the premise...
- 2025-12-19
- Japan, next year's defense spending 'all-time high' of 85 trillion won under review… missile and drone acquisition
- The Japanese government is reportedly coordinating its defense budget for fiscal year 2026 (April 2026 - March 2027) to be around 9 trillion yen (approximately 85 trillion won), the highest amount in its histor...
- 2025-12-14
- US-Japan Defense Chiefs Discuss China's Military Pressure on Japan... 'Subtle Temperature Difference' in Expressions
- The defense ministers of the United States and Japan on the 12th (Japan time) shared information and confirmed cooperation regarding the Chinese military aircraft carrier's fighter jets targeting Japanese Self-...
- 2025-12-12
- Japan issues 'aftershock warning' amid another magnitude 6.7 earthquake... Tsunami warning issued
- The Japan Meteorological Agency announced that an earthquake, estimated to be magnitude 6.7, occurred off the coast of Aomori Prefecture in northeastern Honshu at approximately 11:44 AM on the 12th. A powerful ...
- 2025-12-12
- Japan to introduce 'mobile communication airborne base stations'... service expected next year after legal revision
- Japan is expected to see the emergence of "flying cell towers" as early as next year.According to the Nikkei newspaper on the 9th, Japan's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications has begun full-scale ef...
- 2025-12-09
- Japanese Government Discusses Anti-dumping Tariffs on Exports via Third Countries, Targeting China
- The Japanese government is discussing imposing anti-dumping duties on dumped goods that bypass third countries, with China and other nations in mind, according to a report by the Yomiuri Shimbun on the 7th.Anti...
- 2025-12-07
- Japan's House of Representatives submits bill to reduce 45 seats... aiming for a 10% cut with 20 proportional seats
- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner, Nippon Ishin no Kai, submitted a bill to the Diet on December 5th to reduce the number of seats in the House of Representatives (lower ho...
- 2025-12-05
- Takaichi: "Government will take responsibility until the end for decommissioning Fukushima nuclear plant"
- Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stated on the 2nd regarding the decommissioning of the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant, "We will guide TEPCO, prioritizing safety, towards decommissioning by 2051," ...
- 2025-12-03
Iranian Foreign Ministry: "Continuing Message Exchanges with the U.S. and Activities of Mediating Countries"
Esmaeil Baghaei, Spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs [Xinhua, Yonhap News file photo]Esmaeil Baghaei, spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, stated on the 26th
President Yoon: "Do You Really Think You Are Safe from a Special Counsel?"... Final Statement Video Released
President Yoon Suk Yeol rebuking the special prosecutor on the 24th. [Court Video / Subtitled GIF from @birds_justice X account] A video capturing the live footage of President Yoon Suk Yeol’s final
President Yoon, regarding the first-instance ruling on the Public Official Election Act: “An excessive political verdict that distorts the facts… We will appeal immediately.”
The first-instance sentencing hearing for President Yoon Suk Yeol regarding violations of the Public Official Election Act is being broadcast live at Seoul Station on the 27th. [Photo=Yonhap News]Pres
WSJ: "SK Hynix ADR Premium Is a Sign of AI Trading Overheat"
Advertisement for SK Hynix ADR listing in New York's Times Square [Reuters=Yonhap News file photo]The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has pointed out that the price of SK Hynix’s American Depositary Recei
'Godfather of Japanese Mystery Novels' Keigo Higashino Passes Away After Battle with Cancer at 68
Famous Japanese mystery novelist Keigo Higashino [AFP=Yonhap News]It has been belatedly reported that Keigo Higashino, the "godfather of Japanese mystery novels" and author of bestsellers such as "The
[Park Pil-kyu Security Column] To the Ignorant Trying to Clothe a Beast in Sheep's Clothing
Rep. Kim Byung-joo of the Democratic Party of Korea [Photo=Yonhap News]“The Air Force Academy doesn't teach you how to fly a plane!” “The Army, Navy, and Air Force academies are exactly the
[Issue Diagnosis] Two Effects of the Election Petition Review
[Photo] Evidence of Election Fraud Flooding U.S. Media… Trump Had 2.7 Million Votes Stolen
[Video] U.S. Semiquincentennial Air Show... 'Art in the Sky' streaks across New York
[Editorial Cartoon] A Draconian Law That Undermines Freedom of Expression
