International relations
Japan and Germany discuss joint Indo-Pacific drills at 2-plus-2
Countries focus on China's rise at first-ever comprehensive security dialogue
Politics
Comment
As climate change threatens world peace, Japan must face up to risk
Suga needs to work with Biden on security strategies that include global warming
Politics
Why the decision to release treated Fukushima water took a decade
Distrust of TEPCO and government hindered plans for scientifically safe discharge
Politics
Japan approves release of Fukushima plant water into sea
Tepco to discharge treated water in two years as China and South Korea blast plan
International relations
Okinawa base transfer limps along 25 years after deal
'Most dangerous base' caught between local opposition and US security concerns
Business trends
A 4-day workweek? Japan gives the idea serious thought
Increased productivity crucial in push for work-life balance
Indo-Pacific
US Indo-Pacific chief visits Japan as 25 Chinese jets near Taiwan
Tokyo awards Adm. Davidson 'Order of the Rising Sun' for protection of the country
Commodities
Japan to boost public funding for rare earth exploration
Move is aimed at securing key resource supply amid EV shift
Politics
Japan snap election on ice as Suga faces autumn deadline
Politicians already spoiling for a fight as end of term looms for lower house
Opinion
Biden puts Japan at the center of US policy in Asia
Washington appears to be embracing Tokyo's strategic concerns
