Japan, UK and Italy are merging their next generation fighter jet projects. According to reports, it's a groundbreaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the US since World War II.

Japan, UK & Italy to build fighter jet together; PM Sunak says 'Deal will keep UK safe from threats'

Japan, Britain and Italy are merging their next-generation jet fighter projects in a ground-breaking partnership spanning Europe and Asia that is Japan's first major industrial defence collaboration beyond the United States since World War II.

Japan, Britain & Italy to jointly build their sixth-generation fighter jet

Japan's lower house approved a bill on Thursday regarding the ties between the Unification Church and politicians. The bill aimed to tighten the rules on religious donations after the assassination of former premier Shinzo Abe sparked scrutiny of the Unification Church.

Unification Church row: Japan's lower house backs law tightening religious donation rules

Japan business mood has witnessed an improvement. Manufacturer's sentiment index rose first time in 4 months. Watch further to know more.

World Business Watch | Japan business mood improves, sentiment index up in first time in 4 months

In the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022, Croatia defeated Japan in a knockout-stage game which was decided by penalty kicks after a hard-fought battle.

Croatia knockout Japan in penalty shootout to reach quarter finals

Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Kivakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1 shootout win over Japan on Monday to reach the World Cup quarter-finals.

FIFA World Cup: Croatia beat Japan on penalties to enter quarter-finals

FIFA World Cup 2022 is underway in Qatar. Fans are excited as their favourite teams lock horns in a thriller tournament. Now, Croatia to take on Japan in the round of 16.

Qatar World Cup 2022: Croatia to take on Japan in the round of 16

Japan hosts the "International Fleet Review (IFR)" in Sagami Bay to mark the 70th anniversary of its navy. 13 different countries (including South Korea and India) sent 40 ships and submarines for the occasion.

Japan hosts international fleet review to mark 70th anniversary of its Navy

US has imposed fresh sanctions on North Korean officials involved in development and testing of ICBM. This comes after the missile launched last month that landed just near Japan.

South Korea and Japan impose sanctions on North Korea

Japan overcame a goal deficit to stun European powerhouse Spain 2-1 in the group's last match, winning the group and securing a spot in the World Cup's knockout rounds.

FIFA World Cup 2022: The blue Samurai topped the 'group of death' with six points

FIFA World Cup 2022 edition is living up to expectations. With the group stage encounters set to end on Friday (December 02), the focus is now on the Round of 16.

WATCH: Japan's controversial goal vs Spain that led to Germany's FIFA World Cup elimination

A Tokyo court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage on Wednesday but said a lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights, a comment welcomed by plaintiffs as a step towards aligning Japan with other G7 nations.

Japan court upholds ban on same-sex marriage but voices rights concern

The Tokyo district court has upheld the constitution of validity of Japan's ban on same-sex marriages. The decision is a blow to LGBTQ+ rights and the movement against sexual discrimination in marriage. This also goes against the trend in large parts of the world especially the developed countries. This is the second such ruling in the only G7 nation where same-sex marriage is not permitted.

Blow to LGBTQ rights: Japan rules same-sex marriage ban constitutional

Renewable energy is the most harnessed using two natural phenomena and those are the sun and the wind but one city in Northern Japan - Aomori - believes otherwise, it is firm that it can use a resource that it has in abundance - yes, we are talking about snow. Watch the video to know more about it.

WION Climate Tracker: Electricity from snow? Japan's Aomori to conduct snow power trials

The U.S. Has finally passed a bipartisan bill that protects same-sex and inter-racial marriage. Singapore has also followed the suit and decriminalised gay sex. But Japan stays stuck with its age-old traditions by upholding a ban on same-sex marriage. Neha Khanna brings you more details.

WION Fineprint | Love is love: U.S. bill protects gay marriage

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida requires cabinet ministers to increase country's defence budget to around 2 per cent of GDP in the fiscal year of 2027.

Japan PM Fumio Kishida seeks to double the defence expenditure by 2% of GDP in fiscal 2027

A recently freed Japanese filmmaker, Toru Kubota, after spending four months in a Myanmar jail described his experience as “hell”. During a press conference, on Monday, he also said that he hoped that the Japanese government would take a “much stronger stance” towards the military government in Myanmar.

Japanese filmmaker describes Myanmar detention as ‘hell’; asks Tokyo for ‘stronger stance’ toward junta

Costa Rica bounced back on Sunday to win a shocking 1-0 match in Group E against Japan at the FIFA World Cup 2022. With this win, they severely damaged the Samurais’ chances of making it to the World Cup's round of 16.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Costa Rica inflict 1-0 defeat on sluggish Japan

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support have slipped to a new low. A Kyodo news poll found that support for Kishida's government has dropped to 33.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's public support slips to a new low

Inflation is hitting consumers hard and this time in Tokyo. Consumer prices in Japan's capital has gone up 3.6 per cent in November as compared to a year earlier. Watch full video to know more.

World Business Watch | Consumer inflation in Japan's capital hits 40-year high

Past few months have been a roller-coaster ride for Elon Musk, the new owner of the social media platform, Twitter. Elon Musk's wealth is now dropped by whopping $100 million. Interestingly, the Asian continent can of course come to its rescue as Musk has said that the Asian market is in the top three markets for Twitter.

Elon Musk says, 'Twitter more Japan-centric than US-centric'

Germany is trying to win their fifth FIFA World Cup championship in Qatar, and they are on a quest to once again rule the football world. Germany's football coach Hansi Flick and his team, who are in Group E, will play Japan in their debut match in an crucial match at the competition.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Will Germany stun Japan? Read predictions, fantasy tips, kickoff time and lineup

On Tuesday, Japan launched a probe into the Unification Church after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot by a man who allegedly held a grudge against the group.

Japan’s government launches probe into Unification Church amid public backlash over alleged ties

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida's approval ratings are at a record low. Three cabinet ministers have resigned in a month so far. Watch this special report.

Japan's Kishida battered by resignations: Kishida's cabinet approval rating  slips below 30%

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