Magnitude 7.5 earthquake strikes northern Japan; tsunami warning issued
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says the government has set up a crisis management team following the strong earthquake.
World
aljazeera.com
20.04.2026
Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal
Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China's rise.
World
aljazeera.com
19.04.2026
Can Japan’s arms industry gain from Trump trust loss?
Japan's announcement comes at a time when the country is looking to rapidly expand its defence exports.
World
aljazeera.com
15.04.2026
'You are my god', Japan's PM tells British rock band Deep Purple
Hard rock enthusiast Sanae Takaichi beamed as she met the rockers in her Tokyo office.
World
bbc.com
11.04.2026