In a remarkable example of how times have changed, Japan is expanding its military with NATO. There was a time when the notion of a militarily assertive Japan would’ve sent shivers through the spines ...

Ishiba said a strong NATO benefits Japan and expressed his intention to take Japan-NATO cooperation to new heights. Tsuruoka ...

W hile Japan is not a member of NATO, both Tokyo and the alliance leaders seem eager to work together as NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visits the Asian country.NATO Secretary General Mark ...

TOKYO — Japan expressed interest Tuesday in participating in the NATO command for its Ukrainian mission based in Germany in what would be a major boost in ties with the largely European alliance.

Japan and NATO decided Wednesday to jointly increase defense cooperation to counter threats from Russia and China. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba made ...

April 8 (UPI) --NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte warned of China's military expansion while aiming to improve economic ties with Japan during a two-day visit on Tuesday and Wednesday. China's ...

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba shake hands at the end a joint press briefing after their meeting at Prime Minister's Office. David Mareuil/SOPA Images ...

NATO has stepped up its ties with Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand, known as the IP4, in recent years, with their officials attending NATO ministerial and summit meetings.