Why Russia Holds the Northern Territories: The Strategic Value of Japan’s Northern Seas

October 12, 2026 75

Japan Studies Autonomous Ships to Strengthen Island Defense and Protect Crews

October 11, 2026 36

Seoul Mulls Naval Dispatch to Strait of Hormuz Under U.S. Pressure—High Stakes for Japan’s Energy Security

September 5, 2026 88

Iran and Oman Weigh “Service Fees” in the Strait of Hormuz; U.S. Objects as Japan Monitors Its Energy Lifeline

June 25, 2026 140

Iran’s Guards Claim Hormuz ‘Re-Closure’ After Israel–Hezbollah Flare-Up; U.S. Disputes Blockade as Japan Weighs Energy Risk

June 21, 2026 148

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

March 14, 2026 279

Tehran Denies Injury to Iran’s New Supreme Leader as Conflicting Reports Emerge; Japan Monitors Energy and Shipping Risks

March 11, 2026 221

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

March 7, 2026 347

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

March 7, 2026 305