Japan Mulling Development Of Missiles With Range Of Up To 3,000 Kilometers

The Japanese government is considering the development of guided missiles with a range of up to 3,000 kilometers (1,864) miles and their subsequent deployment in various parts of the country, Japanese newspaper The Mainichi reported on Friday, citing sources.

Former Japanese PM says Zelensky has caused suffering to many Ukrainians

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori has censured Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky for having caused suffering to many of his fellow citizens, says an article published on the website of The Nikkei newspaper on Sunday.

North Korea launches 3 ballistic missiles in single day

North Korea launched three ballistic missiles in a single day, South Korea’s military said early Thursday.

US, Japan, South Korea say N. Korea nuclear test to trigger ‘unprecedented’ response

The US, Japan and South Korea warned Wednesday that a North Korean nuclear test would warrant an “unprecedentedly strong response,” vowing unity after a blitz of missile launches from the hermit state.

US vows to protect allies with nukes

The US military will unleash its full arsenal, including nuclear weapons, to protect South Korea and Japan from attack, a top State Department official has said, also blasting Pyongyang for its “dangerous” and “destabilizing” weapons tests, while vowing “ironclad” cooperation with allies in Asia.

South Korea, US, fire missiles in response to North Korea test

 South Korea and the US military fired a volley of missiles into the sea in response to North Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile over Japan, Seoul said on Wednesday, as Pyongyang’s longest-range test yet drew international condemnation.

North Korean missile launch over Japan deliberate bid to jeopardize regional security: EU

The EU on Tuesday condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic missile launch, which has raised alarm in the region as it flew over Japan.

North Korean missile ‘appears to have flown over Japan’: Government

North Korea fired a ballistic missile that “appears to have flown over Japan,” local media reported Tuesday, citing the Japanese government, which would mark the first time in five years for such a trajectory.

Japan lodges protest after Russia detains diplomat in Vladivostok

Japan has accused Russia of “unreasonable” behaviour and threatened “equivalent steps” after the FSB, the Russian federal security agency, detained a diplomat in the eastern port city of Vladivostok and accused him of being a spy.

2 killed as Typhoon Talas batters central Japan: media

Two people were killed and tens of thousands of households left without power after Typhoon Talas lashed Japan's Shizuoka Prefecture with heavy rains on Saturday.

Russia cancels visa-free travel for Japanese to disputed islands - China.org.cn

Russia has terminated an agreement with Tokyo on facilitating visits by Japanese citizens to the four disputed Pacific islands, a government order showed on Monday.

Japan Signals Return to Nuclear Power to Stabilize Energy Supply - Tasnim News Agency

Japan will restart more idled nuclear plants and look at developing next-generation reactors, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday, setting the stage for a major policy shift on nuclear energy a decade after the Fukushima disaster.

Japan Considers Deploying Long-Range Missiles to Counter China - Tasnim News Agency

Japan is considering the deployment of 1,000 long-range cruise missiles to boost its counterattack capability against China, the Yomiuri newspaper reported on Sunday.

6th August 1945: The United States drop an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, on Nagasaki 3 days later

 

The Potsdam Declaration issued on 28 July by the Allies had called for the unconditional surrender of Japan. If the government did not surrender, they were threatened with ‘the complete destruction of the Japanese armed forces and…utter devastation of the Japanese homeland’. 

China summons Japanese ambassador to lodge representations over G7 statement on Taiwan - China.org.cn

Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Deng Li was on Thursday instructed to urgently summon the Japanese ambassador to China Tarumi Hideo to lodge solemn representations over the negative Taiwan-related statement issued by the G7 foreign ministers and the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy.

Former Japanese PM Abe shows no sign of life after being shot - Первые кадры с места нападения на экс-премьера Японии Синдзо Абэ - 3 videos

 

-- 

Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe collapsed and showed no sign of life after being shot on Friday during a speech in the western city of Nara, local media reported.

Shinzo Abe Taken to Hospital After Apparently Being Shot

Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister of Japan, collapsed and was left unconscious after he was apparently shot on Friday while giving a speech in western Japan, according to a fire official.

Japanese PM May Attend NATO Summit for First Time - Tasnim News Agency

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering attending the NATO summit in Madrid at the end of June, NHK TV channel announced on Saturday, citing sources.

China To Conduct Military Exercises Off Taiwan With Worst-Case Scenario In Mind - Reports - UrduPoint

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) will conduct more military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, keeping in mind the worst-case scenarios due to rising tensions with Japan and the United States, the Global Times newspaper reported, citing a Chinese military expert.

Beijing Demands Japan Stop Intervening In Chinas Military Drills - Defense Ministry - sputnik

Japan's actions hindering Chinese military drills are dangerous and could lead to serious accidents, Chinese National Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on Thursday.