Japan Says Chinese Fighter Jet Flew Too Close to Its Military Plane
The maneuvers over international waters in the Pacific last weekend prompted Japanese officials to warn China not to repeat them and risk a collision.
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Chinese fighter jet in near miss with Japanese military plane as Pacific tensions rise
J-15 fighter jet took off from Chinese aircraft carrier off Japanese coast and came within 45 metres of Japanese Self-Defence Force aircraftJapan has voiced “serious concern” over a near miss involving one of its military planes and a Chinese fighter j…
In Japan, Words Matter in Leadership
Accountability, when taken seriously, can fortify the democratic fabric of the state as scholarly communities continue to examine issues of governance and moral leadership.
Otters posing for selfies in Japanese cafes may be linked to illegal trade, experts warn
The DNA of rare small-clawed otters in captivity in Japan has been matched to wild populations in poaching hotspots in ThailandPosing for selfies on the laps of excited visitors, the otters of Tokyo’s animal cafes have learned to play their part in the…
Japan Joins the AMCA Race: A Comprehensive Analysis of The XF9-1 Engine Offer
Japan has emerged as a significant contender in India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) engine competition by formally offering its advanced IHI XF9-1 engine for co-development and local production. This strategic move positions Japan as the fourth nation, alongside the United States, United Kingdom, and France, to compete for powering India’s fifth-generation stealth fighter program. The
China Sends Two Aircraft Carriers Into the Pacific for the First Time
By sending warships beyond Japan, the Chinese Navy is demonstrating its ability to project sea and air power far past its home waters.
Lex Greensill says SoftBank managers ‘felt threatened’ by his links to founder
Financier tells court he travelled to Tokyo ‘often weekly’ for mentoring sessions with Masayoshi Son The financier Lex Greensill has told a court that senior managers at SoftBank “felt threatened” by his relationship with Masayoshi Son, the founder of …
Four Japan Self-Defence Force Members Injured In Explosion Near US Military’s Kadena Air Base In Okinawa
On June 9, 2025, an explosion occurred near the US military’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa, Japan, injuring four members of the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (SDF) who were working at a depot within the base’s munitions storage area.According to local and Defence Ministry officials, the incident took place as SDF personnel were engaged in bomb disposal operations, specifically while they were
Chinese aircraft carrier group enters waters near Japan’s easternmost island for first time
The Liaoning carrier, accompanied by two missile destroyers and a supply ship, entered Japan’s exclusive economic zone before exiting to conduct military drillsA Chinese aircraft carrier group has entered an area of Japan’s territorial waters for the f…
Japan Flexes Its Military Muscle at China, and Trump
A highly visible missile base on Okinawa is part of a Japanese defense buildup made amid fears of Beijing’s growing power and questions about U.S. commitment.