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Japan’s Islands Protect Nature and Culture for the Future

Japan’s islands are doing more than drawing visitors with blue water and quiet beaches; they’re protecting nature and culture side by side. Across places like Yakushima, Ogasawara, and Okinawa, conservation efforts are keeping rare wildlife, forests, local food traditions, and island festivals tied to everyday life. That matters because island communities can lose more than […]

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Japan to Raise Tourist Visa Fees to 15,000 Yen Starting July 1, 2026

TOKYO – Japan will raise the fee for a single-entry tourist visa to 15,000 yen on July 1, 2026, up from 3,000 yen. If you need a visa to visit Japan, that is a sharp jump, and it could affect both your budget and the timing of your application. Key Takeaways: The new fees start […]

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Japan Makes a Push to Reset Relations with China in 2026

TOKYO - Japan’s foreign policy as 2026 begins has a clear focus, easing tensions with China. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government is looking for ways to restart senior talks, including a possible meeting between Takaichi and Chinese President…

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Japan Moves to Protect Against Foreign Theft of Intellectual Property

TOKYO, Japan – The government led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has begun work on possible new laws to curb the theft of sensitive information and intellectual property by foreign actors.

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Youth Clinics Tackle Sensitive Sexual Health Issues in Japan

TOKYO, Japan - In a calm side street near Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, near Tokyo's busy medical area, a quiet change is taking shape.

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China Say Japan Poses a “Serious Military Threat” to China Over Taiwan

BEIJING – China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, has issued a sharp warning to Japan, claiming that Tokyo now poses a “serious military threat” to China. He made the comments on Monday during talks in Beijing with German State Secretary Johann Wadephul.

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Japan Hit by Powerful 7.6 Quake, Thousands Flee Coastal Areas

TOKYO, Japan - A strong 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck off Japan's north-east coast late on Monday night, shaking a wide area and forcing urgent evacuations in coastal communities.

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Japan Bolsters Security Ties With Vietnam Over China Aggression

TOKYO - In a clear shift that shows Tokyo’s stronger focus on Southeast Asia, Japan is speeding up security cooperation with Vietnam and other ASEAN states.

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Japan Rebuffs Beijing’s Demands Over Taiwan as Crisis Escalates to UN

TOKYO - In a stark signal of how Japan now views regional security, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced last week that any Chinese military action against Taiwan could be treated as a “situation threatening Japan’s survival”.

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China Escalates Tensions With Japan, Sends Coast Guard to Disputed Senkaku Islands

TOKYO - China has stepped up pressure on Japan with another show of force near the disputed Senkaku Islands and fresh drone activity close to Japanese territory, sharpening tensions already rising over Taiwan.

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