US President Donald Trump signed a framework with Japan on securing the supply of critical minerals and rare earths. China has a near-monopoly on global rare-earth supplies, which Beijing has weaponized in its trade war with the US.

President Trump is beginning his remarks to hundreds of American troops at the U.S.S. George Washington, an aircraft carrier docked at the Yokosuka Naval Base south of Tokyo. He walked out to “God Bless the USA,” and the crowd began chanting “U-S-A” as he began speaking. Prime Minister​ Sanae Takaichi of Japan is also there.

Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, bringing together leaders from 20 countries, including the United States and China, whose leaders are set to hold a high-stakes meeting on the sidelines.

China has called on its neighbours Japan, South Korea, and ASEAN countries to make greater efforts in science and technology, including carrying out joint scientific and technological research, according to the official Xinhua.

North Korea on Monday criticized Japan's recent defense buildup, warning it could make Tokyo the target of strong retaliation from neighboring countries. The Rodong Sinmun, North Korea's most widely read newspaper,

The two-seed Japan Team and the three-seed Republic of Korea Team went head-to-head on Saturday in the last of the three four-ball sessions contested at the 2025 Hanwha LIFEPLUS International Crown, what were some of the more thrilling matches of the day at New Korea Country Club.

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called Korea an “important neighboring country” in her first policy speech before the National Diet on Friday, pledging to seek stronger bilateral ties through dialogue between the two nations’ leaders.