Odd News 9 hours ago Japan grappling with invasive raccoon population Japan's invasive raccoon problem has worsened over the last decade despite efforts to eradicate the species. Raccoons are not native to Japan and arrived in the 1970s as pets.
Japan 1 day ago Japan revises nearly 80-year-old law, allowing joint custody for divorced parents by 2026 Japan's parliament has passed a revision to the civil code, allowing divorced parents the option of joint child custody, effective by 2026, officials say.
Japan 2 days ago US Navy's USS Ronald Reagan departs Japan home port after nearly a decade The USS Ronald Reagan, an aircraft carrier serving as a symbol of U.S.-Japan defense ties in the Indo-Pacific, has concluded its nearly nine-year deployment.
US 2 days ago Japan, US to develop missile defense system to counter hypersonic weapons threat Japan and the U.S. have agreed to jointly develop a new missile defense system in response to the rising threat of hypersonic weapons from other countries.
Japan 4 days ago Japan's military struggles to recruit women following series of sexual harassment cases Japan's military is struggling to recruit women, which is partly due to a decline in applications following instances of sexual harassment within the ranks.
Japan May 10 Japan calls for heightened security measures after drone video of warship posted on Chinese social media Japan's Defense Minister Minoru Kihara on Friday called for stronger anti-drone capabilities following the posting of a drone video on Chinese social media.
Japan May 9 Japan’s Fisheries Agency seeks to allow commercial catching of fin whales, stirring conservation concerns Japan's Fisheries Agency has proposed adding fin whales to its permitted catch list for commercial whaling, alongside three smaller whale species, officials say.
Russia May 7 Russia defends veto of UN resolution prohibiting nuclear weapons in outer space Russia has defended its veto of a U.N. resolution urging prevention of a space-based nuclear arms race, proposing their own resolution for a ban on space weapons.
Japan May 4 Japanese government responds to Biden claim that Japan is 'xenophobic': 'Unfortunate' Japanese officials at the embassy in Washington, DC told Fox News Digital that President Biden's comments were "unfortunate" and "not based on an accurate understanding of Japan's policies."
Airlines May 3 Dallas to Tokyo flight canceled after Japan Airlines pilot's booze-fueled 2 am hotel rager Japan Airlines was unable to find a replacement pilot after a captain scheduled to fly from Dallas to Tokyo on April 23 had a night of raucous drinking with his flight crew.