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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 14, 2022

A sneak peek at the future of Japanese security policy

This year, the conference brought back a Japanese prime minister to deliver the keynote address, and Kishida took the opportunity to present his own principles for the country's security.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 14, 2022

Climate change risks exacerbating security issues in Asia-Pacific

As sea levels continue to rise, small islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans as well as coastal megacities in China and South and Southeast Asia are already at risk.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 11, 2022

Japan defense minister delivers speech targeting 'rule-flouting' nuclear-armed neighbors

Nobuo Kishi said Japan is on the “front lines” with nuclear-armed Russia, China and North Korea, and urged cooperation in halting their attempts to unilaterally change the status quo.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 9, 2022

Why does the West refuse to call Putin’s Russia fascist?

Many in the West have pumped their assets into the Kremlin's mafia-capitalist system and have been corrupted in return.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 9, 2022

BOJ’s rock-bottom rates are crucial for Kishida’s spending plans

The prime minister has signed off on changes to an annual fiscal policy plan that loosen rather than tighten the corset constraining the nation's spending plans.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Jun 6, 2022

QLOVE: ‘Your authenticity is your power’

When Chloe Douglas and Reyna Marquez came to Japan they felt the LGBTQ scene was more segregated than what they were used to. Their answer? Uniting these scenes through QLOVE.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 2, 2022

Australia’s history-making top diplomat faces down rising China

Soon after being sworn in, Penny Wong rushed to Fiji to counter a rare trip to nearby Pacific island countries by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 29, 2022

EU spares pipeline oil from Russian embargo plan to break logjam

The European Commission sent a revised proposal to members on Saturday that would spare shipments of oil through the giant Druzhba pipeline, which is Hungary's main source of crude imports.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2022

In Asia, Biden’s good work and best intentions can only go so far

U.S. President Joe Biden's five-day trip to Japan and South Korea will be judged a success.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
May 25, 2022

As U.S. economy's exceptionalism fades, so does the dollar

A resilient U.S. economy and adverse geopolitics had provided ideal conditions for dollar outperformance, but those are now giving way.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 24, 2022

Global tensions dominate discussions at ‘Quad’ leader summit in Tokyo

Divisions over the invasion of Ukraine contrast with unity on the issue of maritime security, which offered a breakthrough at the meeting.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 24, 2022

Yankees' Josh Donaldson suspended for incident with Tim Anderson

The Yankees third baseman called the Orioles shortstop 'Jackie,' a reference to Jackie Robinson, during Saturday's game, leading to a bench-clearing incident between the two teams.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 22, 2022

Kishida and Biden to vow bolstered defenses as Ukraine war looms large for Asia

Kishida is expected to use plans for boosted defense spending and a tougher public stance on China as a way to nudge Biden to more clearly recognize and address Tokyo's concerns over Taiwan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
May 20, 2022

Pitching Ninja growing game one 'filthy' pitch at a time

Analyst Rob Friedman is helping to promote baseball by putting the spotlight on the pitchers.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 19, 2022

North Korea's Kim looks to rocket himself to top of Biden-Yoon summit agenda

Officials in the U.S. and South Korea say that Pyongyang could stage a nuclear test, intercontinental ballistic missile launch or both around Biden's visit.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2022

China warns U.S. that a ‘dangerous situation’ is forming over Taiwan

'If the U.S. side insists on playing the Taiwan card and goes further and further down the wrong road, it will certainly lead the situation to a dangerous point,” a top diplomat said.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 17, 2022

Turkey puts the brakes on NATO expansion in Nordics

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan poured cold water on expectations that Turkish opposition to the enlargement plan could be easily resolved.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 13, 2022

Bank of Japan chief rules out near-term chance of tweaking dovish guidance

As central banks across the globe eye interest rate hikes, markets have been rife with speculation that the BOJ may also change its guidance.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 6, 2022

Love letter and ID card point to Russian units that terrorized Bucha

Journalists interviewed more than 90 residents, reviewing photographic and video evidence these locals shared and examining documents left behind by the Russians.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / Washoku Essentials
May 1, 2022

Brush up on your bento basics

Spring has more than sprung, making these eye-catching bento the perfect addition to your next warm-weather picnic.

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