Japan

Japan and Australia sign joint declaration to bolster Japan-Australia economic security cooperation Japan and Australia sign joint declaration in Canberra on May 4, 2026 to deepen economic security cooperation on …

Japan and Australia Pledge to Build Resilient Supply Chains in Canberra Meeting Japan and Australia pledged to deepen cooperation on resilient supply chains for energy, critical minerals, food and manufactured …

SoftBank batteries to be made in Japan as group pursues lithium- and cobalt-free cells for AI data centers SoftBank to produce lithium- and cobalt-free batteries in Japan, aiming to power …

Anthropic expands Claude Mythos access amid U.S. government scrutiny Anthropic plans wider international access to Claude Mythos, including Japan, as U.S. officials scrutinize the model for safety and national-security risks. …

NHK Poll on Constitution Day: 38% Back Constitutional Amendment, Majority Want Other Issues Prioritized NHK poll on May 3, 2026 shows 38% favor constitutional amendment while 52% say other issues …

Tacos boom in Japan as taquerias more than double and corn tortillas gain ground Tacos boom in Japan as taquerias more than double in three years, with chefs adopting Mexican …

Japan energy security initiative POWERR Asia targets regional oil stockpiles and financing to bolster Asia-Pacific resilience Japan’s energy security initiative POWERR Asia aims to build regional oil stockpiles and financial …

Islamic burial in Japan fuels local protests and prompts calls for dialogue Growing opposition to Islamic burial in Japan has sparked demonstrations and heated local debates, raising questions about integration …

Takaichi Announces Revised FOIP in Hanoi, Calls for Southeast Asian Autonomy and Resilience PM Sanae Takaichi unveiled a revised Freedom and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP) in Hanoi on May 2, 2026, …