Japan, US to agree joint development of critical minerals this week, Nikkei says

TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) - Japan and the United States are set to agree to jointly develop rare earths, lithium and copper ...

Takaichi, Reelected as Japan's Leader, Wants to Cooperate With US in Rare Earths Development

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi says she hopes to deepen her relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump ...
Ars Technica

After a decade in development, Japan’s H3 rocket is ready for its debut

Japan has a long history of launching orbital rockets, dating back about half a century. During much of this time, its launch industry has focused largely on orbiting national payloads, such as ...
The Diplomat

The Future of Japan’s Official Development Assistance Under Takaichi

Then-Japanese Foreign Minister Iwaya Takeshi inspects an apple orchard in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, part of a JICA Partnership Program, Aug. 26, 2025. Credit: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan At the ...
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Japan’s Ishiba Calls for Closer Weapons Development With Allies

(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Japan and its allies should deepen cooperation in the development of weapons and other defense equipment as threats mount across the Asia-Pacific ...