Japan Firms Move to Stockpile Rare Earths as Tokyo Raises China Supply Risks at G7

Japanese companies are increasingly stockpiling rare earth materials as concerns grow over potential supply disruptions from China, prompting Tokyo to raise the issue at a high level meeting of the Group of Seven this week. The move reflects rising anxiety within Japanese industry

Sextortion Cases Surge in Japan as Support Group Urges Total Caution Online

Japan is facing a sharp rise in sextortion cases, with a support organisation warning that young men are increasingly being targeted by online criminals who exploit explicit images for blackmail. The group has issued a stark reminder that once intimate content is shared

North Korea Warns Japan’s Nuclear Ambitions Must Be Stopped

North Korea has issued a strong warning over what it describes as Japan’s growing interest in nuclear weapons, saying any move by Tokyo toward nuclear armament must be firmly prevented to protect regional and global security. According to a report carried by the

China’s Advances in Anti-Submarine Drones Raise Questions for Japan and the United States

China’s rapid progress in anti-submarine technology is drawing increased attention from strategic observers in Japan and the United States. After spending decades operating primarily within the first island chain, the People’s Liberation Army Navy is now unveiling a series of new capabilities that

Japan rebukes Chinese diplomat as Taiwan furore escalates

Japan has lodged a formal protest against China after remarks made by a Chinese diplomat that Tokyo described as “extremely inappropriate.” The controversy centres on the Sanae Takaichi government, which suggested that if Beijing launched a military attack on Taiwan, such a scenario

South Korea Strengthens Ties with Japan as Regional Protests Target China and the United States

South Korea is deepening cooperation with Japan amid a new wave of regional protests directed at both China and the United States, signaling a shift in the geopolitical and economic balance of East Asia. The move reflects Seoul’s strategic effort to balance security