Japan orders Tokai Kisen to dismiss safety and operations chiefs after on-duty drinking; tougher sanctions under review

August 29, 2026 14

Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan

July 30, 2026 70

Trump declares U.S. “Guardian of Hormuz,” seeks 20% fee from cargo ships as U.S.–Iran tensions surge

July 14, 2026 61

Iran’s chief negotiator warns of “full defense” if U.S. violates hostilities MOU; Japan watches energy and shipping risks

July 11, 2026 86

Iran and Israel Trade Missile Fire Before Sudden Pause as Trump Urges Immediate Ceasefire

June 9, 2026 114

Iran likens Hormuz Strait leverage to “an atomic bomb,” stoking energy and shipping risks for Japan

May 9, 2026 137

Japan Weighs Spearfishing Rules as Popularity Soars: Tottori Pilots Notification System as Other Prefectures Tighten Up

May 7, 2026 223

Japan and Australia Seal Economic Security Declaration; Takaichi Hails “Major Outcome” amid Middle East Tensions

May 5, 2026 165

Trump suggests Putin may be aiding Iran, says U.S. doesn’t need Ukraine’s drone help

March 14, 2026 230

Six Dead in U.S. KC-135 Crash During Iran Operation; CENTCOM Rules Out Hostile or Friendly Fire

March 14, 2026 227

Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Vessel Hit in Persian Gulf; Stern Damaged, Crew Safe as Cause Probed

March 11, 2026 259

Takaichi avoids legal verdict on U.S.-Israel strikes as Tokyo braces for possible Hormuz tanker-escort request

March 7, 2026 275

Iran’s President Vows Defiance, Apologizes to Neighbors for Strikes; Japan Eyes Energy and Shipping Risks

March 7, 2026 255

Rubio Briefs ‘Gang of Eight’ on U.S.-Israel Operation Against Iran, Citing ‘Imminent Threat’ and Legal Compliance

March 3, 2026 262

Reports Claim Iran’s Khamenei Killed as Strikes Continue; Japan Eyes Energy and Shipping Risks

March 1, 2026 220