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NORTH KOREA

The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Jul 21, 2026
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The annual economic policy guidelines referenced goals announced by NATO and two U.S. allies and pledged to ¡°transform the country¡¯s defense capabilities within five years.¡±
So-hee (played by the single-named Hanna), a 14-year-old ethnic Korean living in Tokyo, learns some valuable life lessons in Son Myong A¡¯s ¡°Trophy.¡±
CULTURE / Film
Jul 17, 2026
Zainichi drama ¡®Trophy¡¯ is a sweet, if slight, coming-of-age tale
Son Myong A¡¯s debut feature centers on a Tokyo teen grappling with her Korean heritage, both at home and in the classroom.
Dr. Yufang Rong and her husband, Dr. Youlin Chen, an American seismologist held for nearly two years by China, together in this undated photograph provided on Monday
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 14, 2026
China detains U.S. seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
The case of Youlin Chen adds an irritant to the tense relationship between China and the U.S. and comes as U.S. President Donald Trump seeks to keep the relationship steady.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un meets with sailors during the commissioning ceremony of the new destroyer Choe Hyon at Nampho Port, North Korea, on June 23.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 12, 2026
South Korea asks the North to help search for missing sailor
The request follows reports that the sailor went missing on Sunday morning while a vessel was on patrol off South Korea¡¯s eastern coast near the Northern Limit Line.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observes an assessment of the newly built naval destroyer Kang Kon's combat systems, including the test firing of a strategic cruise missile, at an unknown location in the country on Friday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 5, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim oversees latest naval weapons tests
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw weapons tests last week of the 5,000-ton destroyer Kang Kon, including cruise missile launches and ¡°electronic warfare means,¡± state media reported Sunday.
A visitor takes a selfie in front of a view of North Korea while holding a Starbucks cup on an observation deck at Aegibong Peace Ecopark in Gimpo, South Korea, on Wednesday. The number of visitors to thepark has more than doubled since the Starbucks opened, according to figures provided by park management.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 2, 2026
Kilometers apart but a world away: the Starbucks with a view of North Korea
Perched on a hilltop beneath the Aegibong Peace Ecopark observatory, the shop has drawn tens of thousands from South Korea and beyond since opening in November 2024.
Russian Ambassador to North Korea Alexander Matsegora and North Korea's Land and Environment Protection Minister Kim Kyong Jun attend a ground-breaking ceremony for a road bridge that will link North Korea to Russia, in Rason Municipality, North Korea, on April 30 last year.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 1, 2026
North Korea-Russia bridge opening likely delayed, think tank says
The 850-meter bridge, which will connect to Russia¡¯s highway system, was agreed to during Russian President Vladimir Putin¡¯s visit ?to Pyongyang in June 2024.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un salutes the new Choe Hyon destroyer following its commissioning ceremony at Nampo port in North Korea on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 24, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim unveils plans for new warships and nuclear-armed navy
Kim Jong Un has vowed to modernize his navy, but questions remain whether the investment will ultimately prove worthwhile for the strongman.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during a meeting in Pyongyang, in a picture released Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 23, 2026
North Korea¡¯s Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state
The leader says his position is the only way to cope with an unpredictable and complicated global security situation.
A Ground Self-Defense Force uncrewed ground vehicle takes part in a live-fire military exercise at the Higashi Fuji Training Field in Shizuoka Prefecture on May 7.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / ANALYSIS
Jun 21, 2026
Can automation offset Japan¡¯s military workforce shortage?
Japan is building a 21st-century military, but it is running out of 21st-century citizens to staff it.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, U.S. President Donald Trump and other leaders prepare for a family photograph during the Group of Seven summit in Evian, eastern France, on Tuesday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 19, 2026
An absence of drama means the G7 summit was a success
This year, the G7 once again muddled through. It avoided the worst outcome ¡ª a public display of disarray
A visitor looks toward the Imjin River, close to the Civilian Control Line, at the Imjingak pavilion near the demilitarized zone which separates the two Koreas, in Paju, South Korea, Oct. 16, 2024.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 17, 2026
South Korea to ease civilian curbs along border with North Korea
Residents welcomed the move, saying it would allow freer farming activities in the area and boost development and tourism.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung arrive before a family photo prior to a gala dinner as part of the Group of Seven summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 17, 2026
South Korea¡¯s Lee asks Trump to lead peaceful diplomacy with North Korea
South ?Korean leader Lee Jae Myung asked U.S. President Donald Trump to lead ?efforts to resolve the North Korea issue peacefully, as he had done with the war in the Middle East.
Ground Self-Defense Force troops lower the Japanese flag at the end of the day at their camp on Miyako Island, Okinawa Prefecture, in April 2022.?
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 15, 2026
Who¡¯s afraid of ¡®Japanese neo-militarism¡¯? Nobody
More countries see a stronger Japan not as a danger, but a counterweight to China¡¯s actions and growing U.S. untrustworthiness.
A Cyber Force would centralize military cybersecurity, building a cadre of elite tech warriors akin to the Green Berets in cyber space.
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 14, 2026
The Pentagon needs to create the green berets of tech
America¡¯s current cyber defenses are a patchwork of governmental and private-sector efforts.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un greets Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at Kim Il-sung Square in Pyongyang on Monday.
EDITORIALS
Jun 12, 2026
China-North Korea ties: New heights and new realities
While China is perhaps more powerful than at any time in its modern history, its leverage over North Korea is considerably diminished.
Manga artist Akiko Tomita speaks at an event on her work depicting North Korea's abductions of Japanese nationals, in the city of Musashino in western Tokyo on April 10.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Society
Jun 11, 2026
Manga on North Korean abductions published amid little progress over issue
The work, which mixes fiction with facts and actual tactics used by North Korea to kidnap Japanese nationals, seeks to draw attention to the decades-old issue.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung next to European Council President Antonio Costa on the day of an EU-South Korea summit in Brussels on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 11, 2026
North Korea will ¡®never¡¯ get nuclear recognition, EU and South Korea say
The announcement comes after Chinese leader Xi Jinping skipped any public mention of denuclearization on the Korean Peninsula during his visit to Pyongyang this week.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sees off Chinese President Xi Jinping at Pyongyang International Airport following Xi¡¯s two-day visit to North Korea from Monday.?
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 11, 2026
Why China finds it hard to keep North Korea in line
Despite closer links with Moscow, Beijing is still Pyongyang¡¯s main diplomatic partner and an important buffer against international sanctions.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara speaks during a news conference in Tokyo on Tuesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø
Jun 9, 2026
Japan wary of closer China-North Korea military ties after Xi visit
The government is scrambling to collect and analyze intelligence on possible discussions regarding North Korea¡¯s nuclear weapons development.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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One of the many entrances to the Kabukicho neighborhood in Tokyo¡¯s Shinjuku Ward.
Kabukicho: Tokyo¡¯s ¡®stadium of desire¡¯

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For many people, utility poles and power lines have become such a familiar part of Japan¡¯s landscape that they often go unnoticed.
Why Japan¡¯s utility poles won¡¯t be disappearing anytime soon
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