Sanae Takaichi’s political rise presages a stronger Japan that could reshape the strategic balance in Asia and help deter Chinese aggression.

Japan’s rapid rearmament marks a decisive break with its post-war pacifist stance. As regional tensions sharpen, Australia and New Zealand must decide whether alignment offers security or invites new ...

A reporter traveled to the corners of the country to meet six World War II veterans, who had a warning for generations to come. By Martin Fackler Reporting from Tokyo Times Insider explains who we are ...

Japan occupied all or part of over 20 countries during World War II. The U.S. and its allies liberated many of the Pacific Islands in hard-fought naval and amphibious battles before ending the war ...