Society
Lack of rights for LGBT+ couples at odds with top law: Tokyo court
But ruling says Japan's denial of legal marriage equality is constitutional
Politics
Politics
Alibaba founder Jack Ma living in Tokyo since China tech crackdown: FT
Billionaire has spent six months in Japan after largely disappearing from view
Interview
Shutting out China not the answer: Trilateral Commission members
Asia will continue to push for globalization and integration, key players say
Energy
Japan proposes to replace old nuclear reactors, extend lifetimes
Government tries to balance energy stability with emissions-cutting goal
Politics
Japan set to increase defense budget to 2% of GDP in 2027
PM Kishida tells cabinet ministers to broaden scope of spending framework
Politics
Kishida cabinet's approval sinks to new low of 37% in Nikkei poll
Japanese public frustrated with Unification Church response and ministers' resignations
Taiwan tensions
China intensifies disinformation, cyberattacks on Taiwan: report
Beijing's campaign focuses on cognitive warfare, Japanese think tank says
International relations
U.S. can't decouple from China, says Beijing's ambassador to Tokyo
Kong Xuanyou says readjusting supply chains for security reasons 'not easy'
Politics
Japan eyes 10-year horizon for defense procurement
Longer view to focus on fundamental upgrades first, advanced weapons next
Interview
Japan should prioritize stockpiling missiles: RAND analyst
Hornung says corporate tax a 'viable' funding path, but is not enough
Politics
Japan eyes 'wide range of tax rises' to fund defense budget hike
Government panel drops reference to corporate tax from draft proposal
Asia Insight
Japan builds case to dissolve scandal-hit Unification Church
Victims speak up as government probe gets under way
Politics
Japan expands fleet of Aegis missile defense destroyers to 8
Self-Defense Force ships Maya and Haguro complete interception drills
Politics
Japan's Kishida under pressure after losing 3rd minister in a month
Latest cabinet resignation distracts from inflation fight, other priorities
Datawatch
Growing appetite for wheat exposes Asia's soft underbelly
Consumption up 30% in 10 years but Ukraine war threatens food security
N Korea at crossroads
North Korea shows off ICBM with potential to hit entire U.S. mainland
Missile's range could exceed 15,000 km if launched at normal angle, experts say
International relations
Japan nears deal to develop next-generation fighter with U.K., Italy
Historic collaboration sees Tokyo looking beyond the U.S. for defense needs
Unification Church and politics
Japan readies bills to help people impacted by religious group sales
Unification Church had compelled people to buy expensive vases
Nissan-Renault alliance
Nissan-Renault issue should not be politicized: Macron
French president 'emotionally attached' to alliance despite tensions
