Japan’s H3 rocket fails after liftoff, destruct command issued

Japan’s next-generation H3 rocket failed after liftoff on Tuesday, with the space agency issuing a destruct command after concluding the mission could not succeed.

Earthquake of 6.1 magnitude hits northern Japan, no tsunami warning

An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 hit off the eastern part of Japan's northern island of Hokkaido on Saturday, authorities said, and no tsunami warning was issued.

Japanese, South Korean Military Gauge Range of Norths latest Missile that could reach the Continental US Territory

 The missile fired on Saturday from North Korea can potentially travel 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) and reach the US mainland, Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada said.

Japan’s new rocket fails to launch after ignition problem

Japan’s next-generation rocket failed to launch on Friday after an apparent ignition problem, the national space agency said.

Cargo ship sinks between Japan, S Korea; 9 still missing

Japan and South Korea are searching for nine crew members of a cargo ship that capsized in rough weather.

Top Russian security official criticizes US-Japan statement on use of nuclear weapons

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida “betrayed the memory of victims of nuclear bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki” when he made a joint statement with US President Joe Biden about the unacceptability of use of nuclear weapons, said a top Russian security official on Saturday.

Japan Starts Construction Of Military Base On Kagoshimas Uninhabited Island

Japan has started a construction of the Self-Defense Forces' military base on an uninhabited island in southwestern prefecture Kagoshima to relocate military exercises using US carrier-borne fighter jets, the Kyodo news agency reported on Thursday, citing the Japanese Defense Ministry.

US, Japan say China is 'greatest' strategic challenge

The US and Japan said Wednesday that China is the "greatest" strategic challenge for both nations.

North Korea fires 3 ballistic missiles towards East Sea (Sea of Japan)

North Korea has fired three short-range ballistic missiles towards the East Sea (Sea of Japan), the latest launches in a year that has seen an unprecedented barrage of missile tests by an increasingly belligerent Pyongyang.      

Japan's record defense budget raises concerns - China.org.cn

China is concerned about the significant increase in Japan's defense budget, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday, urging the Japanese side to speak and act prudently in the military and security fields.

North Korea slams Japan’s military buildup, promises ‘action’

North Korea has condemned Japan’s planned military build-up and pledged action against what it described as Tokyo’s “wrong and dangerous choice” to bolster its defense sector.

Seoul, Japan: North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Off East Coast

North Korea launched a ballistic missile Sunday off its east coast, South Korea said.

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.