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Chinese embassy condemns Japanese politicians' Yasukuni Shrine moves CGTN03:22
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Chinese embassy condemns Japanese politicians' Yasukuni Shrine moves as serious challenge to postwar int'l order Xinhua Agency22:28 15-Aug-26
Japan PM Takaichi skips visit to the Yasukuni Shrine Taipei Times16:50 15-Aug-26
Japanese royals commemorate end of the Second World War Royal News13:40 15-Aug-26
Kyrgyzstan invites Japanese investors to explore Central Asian market Qazinform13:40 15-Aug-26
China: Japanese officials' Yasukuni visit violates historical justice CGTN13:08 15-Aug-26
Japan PM stays away from controversial shrine to WWII dead The Independent12:51 15-Aug-26
Takaichi skips Yasukuni, but minister visits trigger China protest India Today12:30 15-Aug-26
Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea Al Jazeera12:21 15-Aug-26
China's Defense Ministry spokesperson slams Japanese politicians' Yasukuni moves Global Times11:51 15-Aug-26
Korea denounces Japanese officials' visits to Yasukuni Shrine The Korea Times11:43 15-Aug-26
Kyrgyzstan, Japan discuss expanding political, economic cooperation Trend News Agency11:21 15-Aug-26
(Update) Japan Renews Pledge for Peace on 81st War-End Anniversary Jiji Press10:27 15-Aug-26
Japan's new intelligence bureau: The costly price of a security pivot CGTN10:05 15-Aug-26
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S. Korea deplores Japanese officials' visits to Yasukuni Shrine Yonhap News Agency09:59 15-Aug-26
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Japan defence minister visits contentious war shrine The North West Star09:06 15-Aug-26
Korea deplores Japanese officials' visits to Yasukuni Shrine The Korea Times08:39 15-Aug-26
Kyrgyzstan to receive $4 million grant from Japan to modernize its transport infrastructure Akipress08:36 15-Aug-26
Uzbekistan, Japan strengthen cooperation on urban climate resilience Trend News Agency08:18 15-Aug-26
S. Korea's Lee Seeks Future-Oriented Ties with Japan Jiji Press08:14 15-Aug-26
PM Takaichi Omits "Remorse" from War Anniversary Address Jiji Press07:34 15-Aug-26
Japan Renews Pledge for Peace on 81st War-End Anniversary Jiji Press07:03 15-Aug-26
Japan's Takaichi skips controversial Yasukuni Shrine visit on anniversary of World War II surrender The Korea Times06:57 15-Aug-26
4 Japan Ministers Visit Yasukuni Shrine on War Anniversary Jiji Press06:11 15-Aug-26
Korean ruling, opposition parties condemn Japanese officials’ Yasukuni Shrine visits Korea JoongAng Daily06:09 15-Aug-26
How Japan is hollowing out its pacifist constitution CGTN05:22 15-Aug-26
Japan marks 81st anniv. of WWII end, without 'remorse' in PM's address The Mainichi04:56 15-Aug-26
China lodges protests against Japan's negative moves related to Yasukuni Shrine Xinhua Agency04:48 15-Aug-26
Lee underscores peace with N. Korea, trust with Japan The Korea Herald04:41 15-Aug-26
Japanese PM sends ritual offering to notorious Yasukuni Shrine Global Times04:32 15-Aug-26
Xinhua Commentary: 81 years on, Japan must not turn back the clock Xinhua Agency04:28 15-Aug-26
Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead The Straits Times04:13 15-Aug-26
Japan's Defence Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbours as symbol of Japanese militarism AsiaOne04:10 15-Aug-26
Japan defence minister visits Yasukuni war shrine, PM Takaichi stays away Channel NewsAsia04:10 15-Aug-26
· Foreign Ministry Spokesperson’s Remarks on Japanese Politicians Paying Respects to the Yasukuni War Shrine Which… Chinese Embassy in the US04:04 15-Aug-26
Ruling, opposition parties express regret over Japanese officials' Yasukuni Shrine visits The Korea Times03:54 15-Aug-26
Japan's defense chief visits shrine neighbors see as symbol of Japanese militarism The Korea Times03:23 15-Aug-26
Japan Releases Defense White Paper: Preparing for a Protracted Conflict Scenario Modern Diplomacy03:13 15-Aug-26
Japanese prime minister sends Yasukuni offering but avoids controversial shrine visit Korea JoongAng Daily02:57 15-Aug-26
Japan PM Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni shrine on WWII anniv. The Mainichi02:34 15-Aug-26
Japan’s Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni on WWII anniversary, Koizumi visits shrine South China Morning Post02:19 15-Aug-26
Japan PM sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, refrains from visit The Korea Herald02:18 15-Aug-26
History of Housing for Japanese Postwar Returnees Kept Alive Jiji Press02:07 15-Aug-26
Takaichi reportedly mulls skipping visit to notorious Yasukuni Shrine on anniversary of WWII surrender; experts see… Global Times01:49 15-Aug-26
Japan's Defense Minister Koizumi prays at shrine seen by neighbors as symbol of Japanese militarism The Korea Times01:41 15-Aug-26
Japan tightens rules for foreign students under free high school tuition expansion The Mainichi01:02 15-Aug-26
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On this day in Korea - August 15, 1945: Korea gains freedom from Japan The Korea Herald17:00 14-Aug-26
US backs Japan amid Putin's visit to illegally occupied islands Ukrinform16:52 14-Aug-26
Japan Mulling Measures against Putin's Visit to Disputed Island Jiji Press16:46 14-Aug-26
Japanese Yen: Policy risks support gains against US Dollar – Scotiabank FXstreet16:43 14-Aug-26
Japan considering response to Putin's visit to disputed island: Report Anadolu Agency15:46 14-Aug-26
Japan’s Crown Prince Makes Rare Candid Comments Town & Country Magazine15:20 14-Aug-26
Japan contributes US$ 6.3 million to support Haitian-led efforts to improve health and security United Nations Development Programme (Press Release)14:14 14-Aug-26
Philippines Eyes Concluding Sea Border Talks with Japan by Year-End Jiji Press13:32 14-Aug-26
Japan's Motegi to Visit Saudi Arabia, Oman Next Week Jiji Press12:10 14-Aug-26
Japan confirms construction work of Bia 2nd terminal to begin before November Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:59 14-Aug-26
Japan Weighs New Russia Sanctions After Putin’s First Visit to Disputed Kuril Islands UNITED24 Media11:48 14-Aug-26
Japan mulls response to Putin's disputed island visit Yeni Şafak11:43 14-Aug-26
A look at the history and beliefs behind Japan's controversial shrine to the war dead The Mainichi11:37 14-Aug-26
Japan's Defense Minister to Visit Australia, India from Mon. Jiji Press11:29 14-Aug-26
Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets as Chinese Y-9 Recon Aircraft Approaches Okinawa UNITED24 Media10:47 14-Aug-26
China urges vigilance against dangers of Japan's neo-militarism Xinhua Agency10:39 14-Aug-26
Japan mulls measure after Putin's island visit: Foreign Ministry official The Mainichi10:36 14-Aug-26
Japan, Russia, and the Northern Territories Nippon10:17 14-Aug-26
Putin's Visit to Japan-Claimed Island Seen as Pre-Election Move Jiji Press10:17 14-Aug-26
Human Security: Japan’s Lightning Rod to Advance Sustainable Development United Nations Development Programme (Press Release)10:00 14-Aug-26
Readout of UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner’s meeting with H.E. KADA Hiroyuki, Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Justice… United Nations Development Programme (Press Release)10:00 14-Aug-26
Readout of UNDP's Administrator Achim Steiner’s meeting with H.E. Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan United Nations Development Programme (Press Release)10:00 14-Aug-26
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Japanese Yen: Shifting rate expectations and currency support – Commerzbank FXstreet09:46 14-Aug-26
Japan protests Putin visit to disputed Kuril island, summons Russian ambassador Syrian Arab News Agency09:19 14-Aug-26
US backs Japan's claim to disputed islands after Putin visit Yeni Şafak09:16 14-Aug-26
US reaffirms recognition of Japanese sovereignty over disputed islands after Putin visit Anadolu Agency09:14 14-Aug-26
Japanese Yen: BoJ tightening debate supports JPY – Rabobank FXstreet08:45 14-Aug-26
Japan weighs sanctions after Putin’s first visit to disputed Kuril Islands Euromaidan Press08:38 14-Aug-26
US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands Hurriyet Daily News08:35 14-Aug-26
Torrential rain in Japan's Chiba Pref. prompts warnings over cars trapped on flooded roads The Mainichi08:02 14-Aug-26
Japanese Yen: Recovery needs faster BoJ normalisation – OCBC FXstreet07:44 14-Aug-26
Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI’s visit to Libya Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)07:31 14-Aug-26
Japan's Former Currency Diplomat Says the Yen Is 'Clearly Too Weak,' Warns More Intervention From Tokyo and Washington… Benzinga06:58 14-Aug-26
Russia vs Japan: Decoding Putin's provocative trip to Kuril Islands The Week (India)06:56 14-Aug-26
Lee vows to restore honor of women sexually enslaved by imperial Japan The Korea Times06:41 14-Aug-26
Japan to Examine Local Govts over "Furusato Nozei" Gifts Jiji Press06:23 14-Aug-26
Editorial: Putin's visit to the Northern Territories further strains Japan ties The Mainichi05:44 14-Aug-26
VANK fears 'Sea of Japan' still widely used worldwide for East Sea The Korea Times05:29 14-Aug-26
Japan summer tourism season sees shift from China-driven demand The Mainichi04:08 14-Aug-26
Japan-Iran Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Call Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)03:47 14-Aug-26
U.S. Reaffirms Japan's Sovereignty over Northern Territories Jiji Press02:59 14-Aug-26
With 1 Month until Okinawa Poll, Both Key Contenders Lack Trump Card Jiji Press02:38 14-Aug-26
Japan backs Fiji with $27m to boost Pacific disaster warning systems Fiji Sun02:24 14-Aug-26
Japan's crown prince makes 1st remark regarding dwindling family debate The Mainichi01:05 14-Aug-26
Myanmar embassy in Japan tightens passport renewals; Sacked ambassador to the UK on trial for… Democratic Voice of Burma00:23 14-Aug-26
China-led spat on Japan aggression revealed over UN WWII anniv. document The Mainichi00:04 14-Aug-26
Trump gov't announces new tariffs on drones, including 15% levy on Korea, Japan, others The Korea Times23:43 13-Aug-26
Russia rejects Japanese criticism of Putin's visit to Kuril Islands Anadolu Agency21:33 13-Aug-26
Japan protests as Putin visits occupied Northern Territories Defence Blog19:31 13-Aug-26
Tokyo and Dushanbe deepen ties in water and power sectors Qazinform19:13 13-Aug-26
Japan PM offers condolences over Zhu Rongji's death Hong Kong Standard19:01 13-Aug-26
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