Government can better care for residents stranded at the tip of the Noto Peninsula if they are rescued and brought to evacuation sites outside the prefecture.
Operations to rescue victims are ongoing in the devastated areas. The dissemination of false information that toys with other people's lives is unforgivable.
PM Kishida gave initial statements on his hopes and plans for the year, then questions focused on the situation in earthquake-devastated Ishikawa Prefecture.
With China threatening Taiwan and on the path to becoming a coercive hegemon, further strengthening ties with India would benefit Japan and Asia as a whole.
After releasing their New Year message, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako expressed their deep concern and sympathy to those affected by the earthquakes.
There are now 206 confirmed deaths in the ongoing New Year earthquakes off the Noto Peninsula. We share updates on rescue and recovery operations.
The export to the US of Patriot missiles made under US license shows Japan is getting over its defense allergy, but it still must do more...
Missile launches by North Korea have driven South Korea to seek to expand its deterrence capabilities based on the US nuclear umbrella. Japan must do the...
The Canon Institute examined current regional conditions and analyzed the risks and potential of five scenarios that might prompt China to invade Taiwan.
Simulations confirm that Japan cannot protect itself with its current defense capabilities. With this reality check, contingency plans are finally underway.
Osprey aircraft play a critical role in the defense of Japan. So while investigating the recent crash and halting its deployment we must not neglect deterrence.
Rescuing the abduction victims is a race against time. A renowned expert on Japan-Korean relations explains the feasibility of three ways they could be saved.