Japan relaxes royal succession rules – but ban on female emperors remain

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

Japan relaxes royal succession rules – but ban on female emperors remain

The law now allows the adoption of male distant relatives aged over 15 back into the imperial family.

Marine air base in Japan adds GPS approach to bypass cultural landmark

New satellite-based approach procedures allow military and commercial pilots to land safely in poor weather and avoid overflying Miyajima Island, site of Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Russia goes to Japan for tech in Ukraine war: Report

Russia has used Japan as a base for tech and spying in its war against Ukraine, according to a new report from The New York Times. According to the Times…

Japan Urges Its Pension Funds to Invest More at Home; Yen Gains

Japan wants to encourage pension funds, including the Government Pension Investment Fund, to increase investment in domestic financial assets, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said.

US, Australia, Japan employ stealth fighters in first-time air power exercise

U.S., Australian and Japanese airmen launch Exercise Southern Cross showcasing F-35As as China’s missile test raises Indo-Pacific tensions.

Landslide at Navy base in southern Japan follows days of heavy rain

Heavy rainfall may have triggered a landslide at Sasebo Naval Base’s Akasaki Fuel Depot in Japan, with no injuries reported.

Japan Government May Tweak BOJ Policy Phrase in Plan, Asahi Says

Japan’s government may tweak a reference to monetary policy in its annual policy agenda to avoid giving the appearance it is putting pressure on the central bank, the Asahi newspaper…