Major League Baseball

Kikuchi, Matsui among 7 pitchers added to Japan's Classic roster

As Samurai Japan gears up to defend its World Baseball Classic title, its roster is beginning to take shape. While superstar ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Japan's Cabinet approves record defense budget aiming to deter China as tensions grow

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said in November that her country's military could get involved if China were to take ...
The Diplomat

Japan Accelerates Defense Buildup With Record Budget and Expanded Unmanned Capabilities

The draft defense budget sets a new spending record for the 12th straight year amid mounting regional threats and U.S.

Japan Eyes Record Defense Spending as GDP, Yen Stretch 2% Goal

Japan is set to increase defense spending to a fresh record next year as Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government looks to ...
Stars and Stripes

Japan’s Cabinet approves another record-setting plan for defense spending

In keeping with Japan’s ongoing military buildup, lawmakers approved a budget for 2026 that for the first time exceeds 9 ...