Drone Attacks Sink Cargo Ship off Bulgaria as 11 Crew Members Remain Missing
October 14, 2026
24
Japan’s Maritime Training Fleet Reaches 72° North in Historic Arctic Voyage
October 9, 2026
61
Japan Protests Suspected Chinese Ocean Survey Near Ishigaki Island
September 28, 2026
111
At 88, Japanese Sailing Pioneer Kenichi Horie Announces New Solo Pacific Crossing Attempt
September 8, 2026
194
Seoul Mulls Naval Dispatch to Strait of Hormuz Under U.S. Pressure—High Stakes for Japan’s Energy Security
September 5, 2026
88
Japan orders Tokai Kisen to dismiss safety and operations chiefs after on-duty drinking; tougher sanctions under review
August 29, 2026
94
Trump Halts New Attacks on Iran, Opening a Window for Talks—and Raising Key Energy Security Questions for Japan
July 30, 2026
141
Trump declares U.S. “Guardian of Hormuz,” seeks 20% fee from cargo ships as U.S.–Iran tensions surge
July 14, 2026
128
Iran’s chief negotiator warns of “full defense” if U.S. violates hostilities MOU; Japan watches energy and shipping risks
July 11, 2026
154
Iran and Israel Trade Missile Fire Before Sudden Pause as Trump Urges Immediate Ceasefire
June 9, 2026
163
Iran likens Hormuz Strait leverage to “an atomic bomb,” stoking energy and shipping risks for Japan
May 9, 2026
191
Japan Weighs Spearfishing Rules as Popularity Soars: Tottori Pilots Notification System as Other Prefectures Tighten Up
May 7, 2026
314
Japan and Australia Seal Economic Security Declaration; Takaichi Hails “Major Outcome” amid Middle East Tensions
May 5, 2026
237
Trump suggests Putin may be aiding Iran, says U.S. doesn’t need Ukraine’s drone help
March 14, 2026
290
Six Dead in U.S. KC-135 Crash During Iran Operation; CENTCOM Rules Out Hostile or Friendly Fire
March 14, 2026
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