Japan

A series of tragedies thus far in 2024 shows why it’s high time to establish a specialized agency for disaster management. 

Former Justice Minister Han Dong-hoon is the PPP's new leader, but it remains to be seen whether he can step out from President Yoon's shadow.

China has quietly increased its presence in the East China Sea, challenging Japan's control of the disputed islands.

Japan enters 2024 rocked by a powerful earthquake and a deadly airplane collision.

Tokyo will face three major challenges to implement the policy change.

Deepened trilateral cooperation between the U.S. and its two key East Asian allies is a positive development, but the fragility of Japanese and South Korean leadership underscores the importance of long-term reconciliation. 

For the tenth year in a row, the budget draft set a new record for national defense spending as Japan continues to pursue its Defense Buildup Program.

Despite a growing scandal and bottom-dwelling approval ratings, Prime Minister Kishida faces a window of stability.

The longtime LDP leader has never won the top office, in part because of the pragmatic approach that makes him popular with the public.

The two sides agreed to complement long-standing economic ties by promoting “a rules-based Indo-Pacific region."

Tokyo announced a grant of $2.8 million to to boost Malaysia's maritime security under its new Overseas Security Assistance initiative.

In its response to recent events in Afghanistan, Myanmar, and Ukraine, Japan has demonstrated greater flexibility in admitting those needing refuge.