Japan

Japan air force to offer refuelling to South Korea military planes for the first time

The refuelling mission will involve South Korea's Black Eagles, which will transit Japan's Naha Air Base on Jan 28.

Gunman jailed for life in killing of Japan’s ex-PM Abe

Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested on the spot in July 2022 after fatally firing at Mr Abe with a homemade gun.

Halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano selected for Games despite injury

Snowboarding - FIS Freestyle World Championships - St Moritz, Switzerland - March 26, 2025 Japan's Ayumu Hirano during training REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Tokyo becoming colony for the rich, award-winning architect warns

Tokyo has long existed in a state of flux, with older buildings routinely razed in favour of modernised, earthquake-resilient structures.

Japan court sentences ex-PM Abe’s assassin to life in prison

Tetsuya Yamagami, now 45, was arrested on the spot in July 2022 after fatally firing at Mr Abe with a homemade gun.

Sapporo man held on suspicion of creating sexual deepfakes of female celebrities

The Metropolitan Police Department in Japan suspect the 31-year-old man made sexual deepfakes of female celebrities available on two membership-based sites.

Japan bond meltdown sends yields to record high on fiscal fears

Japanese bond yields surged to record highs due to investor concern over PM Takaichi's plan for tax cuts and increased government spending.

Sightseeing helicopter goes missing in south-west Japan, airframe spotted in volcanic crater

Aso Cuddly Dominion zoo offers panoramic helicopter rides over the area, which is famed for its volcanic landscapes.

Japan’s airlines cancel flights as blizzards hit north-west coast

Japanese airlines, including ANA, cancelled flights headed to and from the country's northwestern coast amid strong winds and heavy snowfall.

Japan bans ministers’ fund-raisers ahead of election

The change before the election could be aimed at underscoring that Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi has a proactive stance on political reform.

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