Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat

About a century ago, Congress barred the US Navy from buying ships from foreign shipyards to protect the American shipbuilding industry and preserve domestic capabilities. But growing concerns over China’s rapidly expanding navy and the aging of the US …

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Japan signs first LNG emergency supply deal with Malaysia's Petronas

TOKYO: Japan signed its first deal to procure liquefied natural gas in an emergency with Malaysia's Petronas, Japan's industry ministry said on Friday (Sep 11), adding the country would seek similar agreements with other countries. The master sales …

Hormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking – and domesticating – its energy security needs

Japan's Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu phoned his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, on Sept. 8, 2026, to express concern over the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz. It was reportedly the ninth such phone call between the pair since March …

Governor Braun strengthens Indiana’s economic partnership with Japan, touts Indiana as destination for investment, ...

INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Governor Mike Braun today concluded the 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) and the Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations (JMWA) conference, which hosted approximately 500 representatives of the U.S. …

In 1987 Japan Agreed to Build a Licensed Version of the American F-16 Fighting Falcon Instead of Its Own Fighter. More ...

Summary and Key Points: In 1987, Japan announced it would build its own version of the F-16 Fighting Falcon, which would be called the F-2. It had wanted to build a fighter from scratch; Washington, worried about handing aerospace technology to a rising …

Gov. Braun says Japan-Midwest summit in Indy boosts trade ties

INDIANAPOLIS — About 500 business, government and academic leaders from Japan and the Midwest gathered in Indianapolis this week for a three-day conference focused on trade, investment and workforce development. The 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest …

Japan Bear Sightings Hit 12,628 Ahead of Autumn Hiking

Travelers heading into Japan’s mountains and rural areas this autumn are being urged to take bear precautions seriously after reported sightings surged across the country. Japan recorded 12,628 bear sightings between April and June 2026, approximately 67% …

Japan Motors unveils Geely’s new electrified vehicle range in Ghana

Japan Motors Trading Company Ltd. has officially unveiled a breakthrough range of Geely electrified vehicles in Ghana, signalling a bold step toward sustainable, intelligent, and refined mobility. The multi-segment launch featured three forward-thinking …

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Hails Galgotias University’s Landmark MoU with Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture

The Honourable Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath, has lauded Galgotias University for signing a Memorandum of Understanding with Japan’s Yamanashi Prefecture and the University of Yamanashi, describing it as a proud step for the state …