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BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 6, 2019

Japan stresses weak link between strength of yen and exports ahead of U.S. trade talks

The U.S. says it wants a currency clause in any trade agreement with Japan, but as the two sides prepare to sit down, Japanese officials say there is no need to talk about currencies.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Mar 1, 2019

For Japan, 'no deal' at Kim-Trump summit beats a bad deal with concessions to nuclear North Korea

At a glance, this week's Kim-Trump summit meeting in Hanoi, held to foster progress toward the denuclearization of North Korea, generated few tangible victories — despite U.S. President Donald Trump's boasts of the "tremendous" achievements he had expected.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 25, 2019

North Korea alleges 'nuclear weaponization' by Japan as Trump-Kim summit draws near

In the latest jab at perennial foe Japan, Pyongyang has blasted Tokyo over its alleged "nuclear weaponization" just days ahead of a second summit between North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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BUSINESS
Feb 22, 2019

U.S. farmers fear Trump's China focus will imperil $14 billion in Japan trade

Bill Flory sends about a quarter of the wheat he grows in Idaho to Japan, a country so key to the fourth-generation farmer that he's visited there three times in five years.
EDITORIALS
Feb 19, 2019

A reality check for Japan-U.K. ties

Tokyo must be prepared for a shift as London faces an uncertain future.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Feb 18, 2019

Japan's opportunity to take a leadership role on climate change

The nation can lead by demonstrating how to decouple economic and emissions growth.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Feb 12, 2019

More in Japan see U.S. as 'major threat,' while cyberattacks and climate change top concerns, survey shows

The surprising shift in perceptions of the U.S. under Trump was “the largest change in sentiment among the global threats tracked.”
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 6, 2019

Japan to accept unofficial talks on Sea of Japan name as South Korea pushes 'East Sea'

Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga indicated Wednesday that Tokyo is ready to accept unofficial talks among member countries of the International Hydrographic Organization on a review of the body's guidelines that would include discussion over the name for the Sea of Japan.
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JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Feb 5, 2019

Feud between major U.S. allies Japan and South Korea deepens as Trump sits it out

Donald Trump's desire to put "America First" has fostered new disputes between the United States and its allies. In Asia, old rivalries are also roaring back.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 4, 2019

Abe and Merkel seek to take Japan-Germany ties to 'higher level' amid trade turmoil and Brexit

Visit days after the Japan-EU trade pact took effect “sends a strong message on promotion of free trade” and strengthening economic ties, Abe said.
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COMMUNITY / How-tos
Jan 30, 2019

Thinking of working in Japan? It's good to know what you're in for

So you're thinking of working for a Japanese firm. You might be wondering whether what you've heard about working in Japan is true. Or, if you're already working here, you may wonder if what you're experiencing is typical.
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JAPAN / Politics
Jan 26, 2019

Amid tensions with Japan, South Korea to boost world awareness on wartime sex abuses

South Korea is committed to advancing relations with Japan but its foreign minister says Seoul will step up efforts to share with the world its experience of Japanese wartime atrocities, including sexual violence against its women.

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