Japan

Tokyo is striving to keep pace with China.

The Quad may still be a mist-covered structure but Indo-Japanese cooperation against China is becoming more concrete.

Amid growing threats in East Asia, the Japanese cabinet approved a record extra budget for defense appropriations.

Many foreign residents have had their hopes to enter Japan dashed as new border controls make little impact. 

Japan aims to lead Asia toward a carbon-free society but failed to commit to a turn away from fossil fuel projects. 

The couple will move together to New York to start a new life after facing intense scrutiny and criticism in Japan.

Kishida said Japan's security environment has been rapidly changing.

In addition to India-Japan exercises, there have been several other naval exercises in the region in recent months involving a growing roster of countries.

Biden needs to put more pressure on Japan to abandon coal.

The new Japanese prime minister will find it a challenge to unite his divided party while also winning the confidence of an increasingly skeptical electorate.

While Kishida retains many of his predecessor's economic policies, his mission to reduce income disparities represents a fresh take on economic security.

Kishida said he would dissolve the lower house next week in preparation for October 31 elections.