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Nationalism on the rise: Anti-foreign rhetoric gains ground in Japan

For several months, Japan has been moving in a more nationalist and conservative direction. The shift has been fuelled by economic challenges at home and growing regional tensions with China. The country's new ultra-conservative prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, is expected to accelerate this agenda, with plans to tighten immigration policies…

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Japan rejects China’s ‘new militarism’ accusations and urges ‘candid dialogue’

Beijing has urged Asia-Pacific countries to ‘jointly resist the reckless actions of Japan’s neo-militarism’

The Independent UK

Japan defence chief takes swipe at China at security meet

SINGAPORE - Japan's defence minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

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Japan, Philippines to agree on negotiations for intel-sharing pact

TOKYO — Japan and the Philippines are expected to announce Thursday their intention to begin formal negotiations to conclude a security intelligence-sharing pact, in their latest effort to boost cooperation amid shared concerns over China's military activities.

Bangkok Post

Japan and Philippines move to bolster military ties as China’s rise causes shared anxiety

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is receiving ‘exceptional level of hospitality’ in Tokyo

The Independent UK

Japan woos visiting Philippine leader during state visit with arms sales and China in mind

Japan is treating Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. with exceptional hospitality on his four-day state visit

The Independent UK

‘Embarrassment for Japan’: PM wants to cut sales tax but cash registers say no

Sanae Takaichi pledged to suspend an 8% levy on food sales, but retailers say their systems aren’t designed for a tax of zero per cent

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S.Korea and Japan pledge stronger energy, security ties

Energy disruptions from the Iran war have been top of the agenda for Japan and South Korean leaders who agreed to work more closely to stabilise fuel supplies.

AAP

Japanese prime minister travels to meet South Korea president for second leg of hometown summits

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are set to hold their fourth meeting in about six months

The Independent UK

‘Remain calm’: Japan is gripped by fears of a naphtha shortage. What is it and why are people worried?

Few had heard of the crude oil-derived chemical until recently, but shortages caused by the blockade of the strait of Hormuz have led to a spike in concern

The Guardian - AU

Trump waffles on Taiwan arms deal after Xi talks

"The last thing we need right now is a war that's 9,500 miles away."

Axios

Deep Purple hail new album as a return to their classic 1970s rock sound

Frontman Ian Gillan claims group’s new material is compatible with the biggest hits of their heyday

The Independent UK

Follow-up talks to put 'flesh on bone' of Japan deals

A raft of fresh agreements struck between the Japanese and Australian leaders will be incremental but important, analysts say.

AAP

Thousands protest revision of Article 9 in Japan’s 1947 constitution

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Japan sees largest ever protest in support of pacifism as Takaichi seeks to amend constitution

Over 50,000 people gather in Tokyo to protest against changes in post war pacifict constition

The Independent UK

Japan and Australia agree to deepen cooperation on energy, defense and critical minerals

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have agreed to deepen cooperation in areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains

The Guardian - AU

Japan sees largest protest in support of pacifist constitution as PM Takaichi pushes revisions

Japanese leader Sanae Takaichi has called for discussions to revise the constitution, saying it should ‘reflect the demands of the times’

The Guardian - AU

Australia and Japan commit to ‘support the flow’ of energy – as it happened

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The Conversation

Australia and Japan face a similar dilemma: how to be indispensable to the US without relying on it

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Australia this week comes against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop. The war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran – and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz – have put energy issues at the top of the agenda.

AAP

Australia turns to Japan to help soften 'global shocks'

Australia will be less vulnerable to global events such as the fuel crisis after signing a series of agreements with Japan, Anthony Albanese says.

AAP

Japan's 'Iron Lady' to visit Australia for PM talks

Japan's prime minister is set to arrive in Canberra for one-on-one talks with Anthony Albanese in her first visit as leader to Australia.

The Independent UK

Japan's prime minister launches a panel to review her country's defense policies as threats escalate

Japan’s prime minister has inaugurated a panel tasked with reviewing her country’s security and defense policies as tensions with China, North Korea and Russia escalate in the region

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on Germany, Japan and the end of the postwar order: as US alliances crumble, a new world emerges

Editorial: Developments in Berlin and Tokyo show how far the strategic environment has shifted in response to authoritarian threat and American unpredictability

The Independent UK

There’s one way Japan’s ‘Iron Lady’ Takaichi is struggling to emulate her political hero Margaret Thatcher

Former British prime minister was famous for getting by on four hours of sleep a night. Japan’s leader is struggling with even less, and admits it is taking a toll

The Guardian - AU

‘Stop sucking up to America’: Japan’s youth rises up to protect pacifist constitution

Protests are growing against moves to change Japan’s ‘supreme law’, a document written by the US that is now being challenged by Iran war

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