Learn about Japan’s new rules on lethal weapons exports

Tokyo- Japan’s cabinet on Tuesday approved a plan to sell future next-generation fighter jets to other countries, the country’s latest step away from the pacifist principles it adopted at the end of World War II. The controversial decision to allow international arms sales is expected to help secure Japan’s role in a year-long project to … Read more

Japan’s high court says denial of same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

Japan’s high court ruled on Thursday that same-sex marriage was unconstitutional and called on the government to take urgent action to address the lack of laws allowing such marriages. Plaintiffs and the Japanese LGBTQ+ community welcomed the decision as a landmark decision that gave them hope of moving towards equality. The courts have no power … Read more

Group of killer whales trapped in sea ice off Japan’s coast, officials say they have ‘no choice but to wait’

It’s unclear how the orcas were captured in this situation. A pod of 10 killer whales has become trapped in sea ice near northern Japan, and officials are finding it difficult to rescue them.Citing information from Japan Public Broadcasting Corporation Japan Broadcasting Corporation, CNN Said the whale was trapped in sea ice near Japan’s northern … Read more

Japan’s Moon Sniper Spacecraft Makes Successful Pin-Point Landing On Moon

SLIM succeeded in a pin-point soft landing. Tokyo: Japan’s “Moon Sniper” craft landed around 55 metres (180 feet) from its target, the country’s space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), dubbed the “Moon Sniper” for its pin-point technology, had the goal … Read more

Japan’s Moon Sniper Spacecraft Makes Successful Pin-Point Landing On Moon

SLIM succeeded in a pin-point soft landing. Tokyo: Japan’s “Moon Sniper” craft landed around 55 metres (180 feet) from its target, the country’s space agency said Thursday as it released the first images from the mission. The unmanned Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM), dubbed the “Moon Sniper” for its pin-point technology, had the goal … Read more