Tokyo's assistance is being viewed as part of broader efforts to deepen ties with Pacific island nations amid growing Chinese influence in the region, according to Anadolu Agency.
Ukrainian defense officials showed ballistic missile parts to Japan's House Speaker during a visit to Kyiv.
Sources cited by Reuters say the coffee giant is exploring a deal worth around $3 billion for its largest overseas company-operated market.
A proposal under review would help the United States expand its naval fleet as China rapidly builds up its own maritime forces, according to a report.
Organisers reported pressure on lodging and logistics after more athletes and officials registered than initially anticipated, according to a France 24 report.
A report by Al Jazeera says Japan has reached a record number of people aged 100 or older, as declining births and labour shortages strain the country's social care system.
Iran's Mehr News Agency reported that the opening ceremony for the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games took place in Japan on Saturday.
The Asian Games' opening ceremony took place at Mizuho Park Stadium in central Japan, according to a report by Iran's IRNA news agency.
Japan hosts the Asian Games for the first time since 1994 as the Aichi-Nagoya edition kicks off with an opening ceremony.
Athletes report lodging and travel problems in Nagoya and Aichi as the Asian Games prepare to open Saturday at Paloma Mizuho Stadium
Russia's Foreign Ministry has protested the deployment of U.S. Typhon missile systems on Japan's Kyushu island.
Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova says Moscow considers any forward basing of the US system on Japanese territory unacceptable under any pretext
Japan's prime minister is scheduled to meet with the U.S. president ahead of discussions between Washington and Beijing.
Central bank tightens policy to curb inflation while UK retail sales rise and Brent crude falls on reports of a swifter Saudi pipeline repair
Beijing's caution comes as Japan, the United States and Australia conduct a joint military exercise, 'Orient Shield 26,' running through Sept. 24.
The move follows a global trend of central banks tightening policy as high energy prices push up inflation, BBC Business reported.
Shares of the Japanese online marketplace pared losses this week following a slide tied to new restrictions on Pokémon trading card listings, according to CNBC.
A report from Al Jazeera outlines the scale of the upcoming Asian Games and flags a growing housing shortage for competitors and visitors.
Yen weakens, bond yields fall and stocks rise following a Bank of Japan rate increase, an unusual combination that has drawn attention from analysts.
Japanese State Minister for Foreign Affairs Ayano Kunimitsu raised concerns over Gaza aid access and Israeli settlement activity during a meeting with Israel's ambassador-designate to Japan.
A Japanese power utility said it will halt operations at a nuclear reactor after water was found dripping from equipment, adding that the affected component does not contain radioactive materials.
Ukrainian president warns North Korea is gaining combat experience by fighting alongside Russia and criticizes China for not pressuring Moscow, according to Anadolu Agency.
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine aims to establish defense-technology cooperation with Japan, including a potential drone agreement.
Organizers of the upcoming Asian Games in Japan decided against building a dedicated athletes' village, prompting questions over where competitors will stay, according to Al Jazeera.
Japan's cabinet has formally resigned to enable Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to announce a reshuffled government in the coming hours.
Russian deputy foreign minister Andrey Rudenko described the negotiations as "difficult and complex," according to TASS
According to Scientific American, more than 100,000 people in Japan are now over the age of 100, marking a new milestone in the country's longevity trends.
Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives.
Federal IT Minister Shaza Fatima Khawaja urged Japanese companies to consider investment and partnership opportunities in Pakistan's growing technology industry.
Russia's Foreign Ministry says Tokyo's continued support for Kiev and what it calls anti-Russian rhetoric are delaying any normalization of bilateral relations.
A sharp rise in petroleum imports pushed Japan into a trade deficit last month, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Relatives of Chinese workers forced into labor during World War II have sued six Japanese companies in what the report describes as a case filed amid strained bilateral relations.
Authorities will impose a fee on those who require rescue on Mount Fuji outside the official climbing season, according to a BBC News report.
A CNBC survey indicates economists anticipate the Bank of Japan will lift interest rates to their highest level in roughly 30 years.
A survey cited by Russian state news agency TASS indicates most respondents want Tokyo to adopt a more flexible stance toward Moscow.
New figures cited by the BBC show more than 100,000 people in Japan are now 100 years old or older, with women making up 88% of the group.
Japanese prefecture plans fees for rescue operations outside the official climbing season, with implementation targeted for September 2027.
Japan's Coast Guard says debris believed to be from the unmanned aircraft has been found at sea, according to Anadolu Agency.
The number of people in Japan aged 100 or older has climbed to a record 107,677, marking the 56th consecutive year of increase, according to Anadolu Agency.
Sanae Takaichi called on the international community to advance three pillars aimed at ensuring global energy security, according to a report by Anadolu Agency.
Once a divisive breakfast staple in Japan, the sticky, pungent fermented beans are appearing in health food shops worldwide, according to a report by The Guardian
A report by Deutsche Welle finds that Buddhist temples across Japan are closing or being sold as shrinking congregations and economic pressures raise questions about the future of religious practice in the country.
The British rock band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, plus five shows in Saitama, marking its first Australian tour in 15 years.
Finance ministry data show reserves dropped to $1.207 trillion from $1.287 trillion in July, according to a report by CNBC.
Hashimoto, chairman of the Japanese shipping giant, said sharp swings in the yen risk creating a "confused situation" for financial and global markets.
Rainwater has leaked into competition venues ahead of Thursday's preopening ceremony competitions.
Officials cite rising complaints over noise and improper waste disposal as Japan grapples with the effects of mass tourism.
Pakistan's Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority will help local businesses join Japan's 'J-GoodTech' online platform as part of a broader internationalization push.