Japan eyes ‘game-changing’ military hardware to tackle its manpower shortage
Equally troubling for Japan are questions surrounding the reliability of future US administrations to come to the aid of Washington’s allies.
Julian Ryall in asian news
Japan LDP at crossroads with Kishida’s impending exit – can opposition take advantage?
“Kishida has been struggling badly in public opinion polls for some time, and it was clear that he was under pressure, but the timing of this announcement is still a surprise,” said Hiromi Murakami, a professor of political science at the Tokyo campus of Temple University.
Japan urged to provide earthquake tips to tourists amid surge in travel cancellations
A vast swathe of southern Japan – from the islands of Okinawa in the south to the mouth of Tokyo Bay – is on heightened alert after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off the east coast of Kyushu on August 8. Experts have cautioned that the tremor may have been the precursor to a far larger quake in the Nankai Trough, a 900-km offshore fault.
Alarm bells ring in Japan as experts warn of fast-spreading new Covid variant KP. 3
The KP. 3 variant is spreading rapidly, even among those who are vaccinated or have recovered from previous infections, according to Kazuhiro Tateda, president of the Japan Association of Infectious Diseases.
Japan, US near deal to jointly develop high-power anti-drone microwave weapons
“Drones are now being used as weapons as well as in intelligence-gathering, monitoring and communications roles, and it is fair to say that from now on, no war will be fought without drones,” said Kazuto Suzuki, a professor of science and technology policy at Tokyo University.
As China’s sway over Pacific islands grows, will Japan counter by coming to Palau’s aid?
Anson’s concerns don’t end there. She also noted that Chinese ships have been sighted conducting research activities in Palau’s extended continental shelf area – a development that has analysts worried.
Japan steps up security for politicians, foreign dignitaries after Trump rally shooting
While Trump and Abe represent the conservative parties in their respective countries and were reported to be close political allies, analysts suggest it is too soon to reach conclusions on the parallels between the two attacks.
Japan, China revive talks with Trump vs Biden, East China Sea on agenda
“The Senkakus issue is simply intractable,” said Yakov Zinberg, an international-relations professor at Tokyo’s Kokushikan University. “The two sides are clearly a long way apart and show no signs of narrowing their difference so I expect them to only mention this in passing and avoid deeper discussions.