Anti-war protests rock Japan as PM pushes for stronger defence

Japan's largest anti-war protests in decades highlight a population divided over changes to its pacifist constitution.

Analysis - Japan bets on Washington, BOJ for extra punch in yen battle

By Leika Kihara and Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO, May 8 (Reuters) - Japan is wagering that a hawkish shift at the Bank of Japan and ...
The Diplomat

China and Japan Are Entering a More Dangerous Phase of Rivalry

Neither China nor Japan wants war. The danger is that each side increasingly believes the other is preparing for one.
UPI

In remembering Japan's final WWII battle, Okinawans reflect on peace

June 23 (UPI) --More than 4,000 people on Monday filled an Okinawa park to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan's final WWII battle, while citizens reflected over long-lost loved ones and a promise by a ...
Foreign Affairs

The Return of Japanese Hard Power

Japanese citizens have historically derided hawkish politicians and defense firms as “merchants of death.” These constraints on defense production have taken their toll. Japan is almost entirely ...

Japan Joins South China Sea Combat Drills With US and Philippines in Post-War Pivot

Japan’s decision to send combat troops to the Philippines for the first time since World War II and participate in a ...
Newsday

Okinawa marks 80 years since end of one of harshest WWII battles with pledge to share tragic history

TOKYO — Okinawa marked the 80th anniversary of the end of one of the harshest battles of World War II fought on the southern island. With global tensions escalating, its governor said on Monday it is ...