China's aggressive posturing sparks security fears for Japanese nationals

Nov 19, 2025

Japan has urged its citizens living in or visiting China to exercise heightened caution as political friction intensifies over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent...

One of two Japanese nationals detained in Iran released

Mar 22, 2026

Japan has confirmed the release of one of two nationals detained in Iran. Foreign Minister Motegi also hinted at deploying the Self-Defense Forces for...

Japan's population declines for 14th year in row

Apr 15, 2025

The population of Japanese nationals stood at 120.3 million as of October 2024, down a record 8,98,000 from a year earlier.

Two killed in suicide bomb attack on vehicle carrying Japanese nationals in Pakistan

Apr 19, 2024

A vehicle carrrying five Japanese nationals was targeted by a suicide bomber on Friday in Karachi's Landhi area, Dawn News reported citing the police.

Foreign ministers of Japan, China hold talks in Beijing

Dec 25, 2024

Disputes persist between China and Japan with "intrusion of Chinese vessels into Japanese territorial waters around the Tokyo-governed, Beijing-claimed Senkaku Islands in the East...

Japan calls on its citizens in Ukraine to prepare for potential escalation

Jan 24, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], January 24 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government urges its nationals who are currently in Ukraine to be ready for any possible development of...