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Japan
Gundam: Japan's Top Pop Culture Phenomenon
By William Ashbaugh
Think of Star Wars and Star Trek merged into one franchise to visualize the impact of Gundam on Japanese pop culture.
Japan Commissions New Stealth Attack Submarine
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The new diesel-electric attack submarine was handed over to the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force last week.
Japan’s Deadliest Sub to Join Australia’s Navy in Military Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Is Tokyo showcasing its high-tech submarine to boost its chances to win a major defense contract in Australia?
Japan’s New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet Doing Well in Tests
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The aircraft will have its first test-flight in a few weeks, according to Japanese officials.
How Do You Deal With North Korea?
By Ankit Panda
The Diplomat's editors discuss North Korea's recent satellite launch and the ensuing diplomatic fallout.
Avoiding Landmines: Trajectory of the Japan-China Relationship in 2016
By J. Berkshire Miller
Can pragmatism win over antagonism in the Japan-China relationship in 2016?
South China Sea Update: Assessing the US Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.
Japan Unveils New 5th Generation Stealth Fighter Jet
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Tokyo’s first domestically produced stealth fighter prototype was unveiled to the media this week.
Why Did Russian Nuclear-Capable Bombers Circumnavigate Japan?
By Ankit Panda
Continued Russian bomber flybys near Japanese airspace suggest that the bilateral relationship remains cool.
Has Germany Lost the Bid to Build Australia’s New Subs?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A German bid is reportedly losing ground over technical concerns.
Japan’s 5th Generation Stealth Fighter to Make Maiden Flight in Early 2016
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to Japan’s Defense Ministry, the maiden flight will be preceded by taxiing and ground trials.
Japan Approves Record Defense Budget
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japanese defense spending will increase 1.5 percent during the next fiscal year.