Japan's top government spokesperson says he doesn't see an immediate need to review the guidelines for Japan-US defense cooperation, following a major shift in the country's defense policies.
Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Matsuno Hirokazu has instructed ministers to take thorough measures to prevent the spread of bird flu and ensure stable supplies of chicken and eggs.
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida Fumio says he expects a higher level of security and defense cooperation with Britain after the two countries signed a new document.
Japanese Defense officials say a destroyer ship has been involved in an incident off the country's southwestern coast. The Maritime Self-Defense Force vessel may have hit rocks underwater and is unable to navigate.
Japan's health ministry says it confirmed 7,462 new coronavirus cases in Tokyo on Tuesday, down 2,182 from a week ago. This marked the first week-on-week decline in six days.
Consumer prices in Japan's capital continue to rise at the fastest pace in about four decades. Tokyo residents have been hit especially hard by soaring electricity, gas, and food costs.
Japan's foreign minister has expressed support for Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government, following the storming of the Congress and other buildings by supporters of the former president.