Japan

US says China spreads 'false' World War II narratives to pressure Taiwan

Beijing says documents such as the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation support its legal claims of sovereignty over the island, as they call for Taiwan to be "restored" to China.

 IN RESPONSE to threats posed across the Taiwan Strait, the island has significantly bolstered its defenses. Here, a soldier is seen in front of a Hsiung Feng III mobile missile launcher during Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to the base in October.
U.S. Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni demonstrates the Typhon, a ground-launched missile system, as part of Exercise Resolute Dragon, an annual military exercise held by the U.S. Marines and Japan's Self-Defence Forces, during a media opportunity at the air station in Iwakuni, western Japan

US Army shows off Typhon missile system in Japan

Illustrative of US Typhoon Missile.

US Typhon missile system to temporarily deploy to Japan as part of exercise

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana flanked by Ilan and Gal Gilboa-Dalal, relatives of Gaza hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal, during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, August 28, 2025.

WATCH: Father of Gaza hostage: World must pressure Hamas, not Israel, to release hostages


Russia launches missiles in Sea of Japan during drills

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage of the frigate launching the missiles, while it said that "Kalibr and Uran missiles were fired in the Sea of Japan."

 Russian warships leave a port during naval drills, which are staged by the Baltic Fleet forces of the Russian Navy, part of the military exercises Zapad-2021 opened by Russia and Belarus, in the Baltic Sea town of Baltiysk in Kaliningrad Region, Russia September 9, 2021

Israel and Turkey vie for Japanese drone order

Japan's defense budget grew by 21% in 2024 to about $55.3 billion, but is still low compared to countries like Ukraine, Saudi Arabia and Germany.

Israel Aerospace Industry's Heron - 2 drone.

Fire breaks out on US naval ship off Japan's Okinawa

There have been no reports of injuries, and vessels from Japan's Self-Defense Forces are fighting the fire, NHK said.

A US marine looks on during a guided tour of USS New Orleans, a transport dock ship for Sri Lankan sailors at the harbor in Colombo on July 26, 2016

On the hunt for Frédéric Chopin's footprints in Warsaw

Walking the cobblestone streets of the Old Town, meticulously rebuilt from wartime ashes, I found it postcard-perfect.

A PAINTING in the district anchored by the Chopin University of Music

How an Israeli kidnapping comedy sold a million tickets

Saving Shuli-San was set for a June release, but the war with Iran made United King Films, the movie’s distributor, postpone the much-awaited film.

FROM LEFT, Ben Bachar, the film’s director, with actors Shalom Michaelshwilli and Avi Israelof, producer Moshe Edery, and actors Tzion Baruch and Emma Medding, as they toast ‘Saving Shuli-San’s millionth ticket sale.

The Jerusalem Dispatch: 20 years since disengagement

Calev Ben David and Elliot Jager break down crucial news stories.

The Jerusalem Dispatch

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The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks next to Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, August 11, 2025.

Japan shows interest in purchasing Israeli-made drone

Until now, Japan has primarily purchased foreign weapon systems from the United States in large quantities.

Israel Aerospace Industry's Heron - 2 drone.

Nagasaki mayor warns of nuclear war as city marks 80 years since atomic bomb

On the 80th anniversary of the US's atomic bombing of the western Japanese city of Nagasaki, Mayor Shiro Suzuki called on the world to abolish nuclear weapons.

Attendees pray for the victims on the day of a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the bombing of the city, at Nagasaki's Peace Park in Nagasaki, southwestern Japan, August 9, 2025.

Hiroshima warns against nuclear weapons as it marks 80 years since Atomic bomb

"To all the leaders around the world: Please visit Hiroshima and witness for yourselves the reality of the atomic bombing."

 A cloud is seen over Hiroshima made by the firestorm formed following the dropping of the Little Boy atomic bomb on the Japanese city in what is the first use of nuclear weapons in war, on August 6, 1945.

Israel unveils AI-powered ‘horizon scan’ mechanism at Expo 2025 Osaka

The Senior "Horizon Line" Division of Israel's Innovation, Science, and Technology Ministry hosted a specialized conference at the world's fair to present its "Horizon Scan" mechanism

 An illustrative image of artificial intelligence.