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Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles (L) shakes hands with Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi (R) during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra on August 18, 2026. (Photo: AFP)

Japan to test hypersonic missiles in Australia under new deal

The two sides say the deal would see a 'better and enhanced arrangement between Australia and Japan for Japan's use of our missile ranges over the course of the next decade.'

A DAY AGO

Japan defense minister says US, South Korea cooperation 'critical' for security

Japan defense minister says US, South Korea cooperation 'critical' for security

Speaking during a visit to Australia, Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi strongly supports joint security cooperation with its key defense backer Washington, and neighbor Seoul

2 DAYS AGO

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Japan aims for the moons of Mars

Set to launch soon, the MMX mission targets Mars’ moons Phobos and Deimos, collecting samples that could reveal their origins, trace the movement of life-building materials, and advance technologies for future human missions to Mars.

4 DAYS AGO

A damaged truck is seen on a debris-covered road following an explosion at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, on July 29, 2026, after an earthquake struck the area. (Photo: AFP)

13 dead in Japan quake: PM Takaichi

The dead include two women in the mall and three more elsewhere in the southwestern Kumamoto region hit by Tuesday's 7.1-magnitude tremor, the Fire and Disaster Management Agency told AFP.

July 29, 2026

'Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed

'Appy marriages: AI helps hundreds of Japanese wed

TOKYO Enmusubi goes live in September 2024 after a survey found that around 70 % of people interested in marriage were not actively engaging in matchmaking.

July 28, 2026

Mayor says maternity leave revealed depth of gender discrimination in Japan

Mayor says maternity leave revealed depth of gender discrimination in Japan

Many residents celebrate her decision, offering gifts like crocheted baby shoes and auspicious ceremonial rocks; some respond with anger, calling her irresponsible, and accusing her of placing her personal life above her constituents.

July 3, 2026

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Japan fight back in 2-2 Dutch thriller at World Cup

Japan scores a late equaliser to earn a 2-2 draw against the Netherlands in their World Cup opener, with Daichi Kamada’s 89th-minute goal rescuing a point after the Dutch twice take the lead.

June 15, 2026

Japan to replace 14 ageing nuclear reactors by 2050s: Reports

Japan to replace 14 ageing nuclear reactors by 2050s: Reports

Major Japanese media outlets, including Kyodo News and the national broadcaster NHK report that under the plan, the Japanese Ministry of Industry hopes to replace up to five nuclear reactors by the 2040s and around 14 in total by the 2050s.

June 5, 2026

A departures board shows a cancelled flight to Okinawa after Severe Tropical Storm Jangmi shut down the airport there as it moved toward mainland Japan, at Haneda Airport in Tokyo on June 1, 2026, as airlines began suspending service across the region. (P

Tropical storm Jangmi injures 9 in Japan, thousands without power

Severe tropical storm Jangmi battered southwestern Japan, causing widespread power outages, flight cancellations, injuries, and evacuation warnings as it moved northward.

June 2, 2026

Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) battle tanks take part in a live fire exercise at East Fuji Maneuver Area in Gotemba on May 27, 2023.

Japan overhauls decades-old weapons export rules

It comes as anxiety increases over China's escalating military activity in the region, as well as persistent security threats from North Korea and Russia.

April 21, 2026