The Japan Times

Fisheries Agency panel approves new squid catch allocation plan

While the agency had been concerned about poor squid catches over the past few years, squid catches proved to be bountiful ...

Why the fishing ban for Japanese flying squid, and how has it hit Hokkaido?

The Mainichi Shimbun answers some common questions readers may have about the suspension order on Japanese flying squid ...
USNI

Japan to Transfer Coastal Radars, Small Boats to Philippine Military in Latest Defense Aid Package

The Philippine Navy and Air Force are set to receive small boats and radars from Japan through a $10.6 million Official Security Assistance grant that Tokyo says will strengthen Manila’s capabilities ...
Xinhuanet

1 dead in fishing boat capsize in Japan's Miyagi

TOKYO, Dec. 2 (Xinhua) -- One person died after a small fishing vessel capsized near a port in the city of Kesennuma, Japan's Miyagi Prefecture, on Tuesday.

China, Japan give conflicting accounts of confrontation around Senkaku Islands

China and Japan gave conflicting versions of a maritime confrontation involving their coast guards and a Japanese fishing vessel around the disputed Senkaku Islands on Tuesday.