US thanks Japan for defense upgrade and Patriot guided missile decision

Japan on Friday quickly approved a U.S. request for shipment of surface-to-air Patriot guided missiles produced in Japan ...
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Japan issues megaquake advisory after 7.7 quake triggers tsunami alert

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck offshore northern Japan on April 20, 2026, prompting tsunami warnings, mass coastal evacuations, and transport disruptions. While no major damage was reported and ...

Japan scraps ban on lethal weapons exports in major shift of pacifist policy

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that "no single country can now protect its own peace and security alone." ...

Japan launches financial task force amid AI security fears

By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, April 24 (Reuters) - Japan will set up a task force to address cybersecurity risks in its financial ...

Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

The move, which opponents say will raise global tensions, comes as the U.S. ally accelerates its military buildup in the face ...

Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July

A new book by Haruki Murakami set to be released in early July will mark the first time a full-length novel by the Japanese ...

Japan scraps a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy

Japan is scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports, a major change of its postwar pacifist policy as the country seeks to ...
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Nomura posts record full-year profit on Japan market rebound

Japan's biggest brokerage has been benefiting from volatile global markets and a boom in investing and dealmaking at home.