Who Is The U.S. Marine Accused In The Okinawa Woman’s Death
Police allege that Ballard stole Yagi’s wallet and another item at the Naminoue Crystal Hotel between about 2:10 a.m. and 4:17 a.m. Saturday.
Japan
Takaichi Vows To Restore Confidence In Weak Japanese Yen
A joint U.S.-Japan intervention and the Bank of Japan’s September rate increase helped the yen gain 3.3% against the dollar during the third quarter
Japan’s Number Of People Aged 100 And Older Hits Record High
The number of centenarians reached 107,677 in September, an increase of nearly 8,000 from the previous year.
Watch: Japanese Men Shave Hair To Deal With Summer Heat
Clinics are raking in the moolah with Japanese men seeking hair removal to deal with the heat.
Japan’s Shifting National Security Strategy—And America’s Role In It
China has dramatically expanded its military capabilities while becoming more aggressive around Japan’s airspace and territorial waters, as well as the disputed Senkaku Islands
Watch: Stable Yen Important For U.S., Entire Region, Says Sec. Bessent
Bessent praised Tokyo's commitment to implementing structural policy reforms.
Watch: Trains Derailed, Buildings Damaged In Japan Earthquake
The 7.1 magnitude earthquake has triggered a tsunami warning as well.
The Home Front
Xi staged a year of pressure on Japan for an audience at home, and lost the one abroad
The Boxed-In Giant
On the map that decides a war over Taiwan, China is the trapped one, and Xi tightened the trap himself