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EU JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2017
Japan, South Korea, China agree to jointly promote Asian culture during next three Olympic events
The culture chiefs of Japan, China and South Korea agree to use the next three Olympic events in the region to jointly promote East Asia's culture to the world.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2017
Vietnamese to increase charter flights to Fukushima
Fukushima Gov. Masao Uchibori said on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City that he had reached an agreement with two Vietnamese companies to temporarily increase charter flights between Vietnam and the northeastern prefecture.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 26, 2017
Japan, China, South Korea environment chiefs team up on fire ants
The Japanese, Chinese and South Korean environment ministers reach an agreement to join forces against fire ants and other invasive species.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 26, 2017
North Korea steps up work on parts for new reactor, IAEA says
North Korea has increased its efforts to produce parts for a new nuclear reactor it is building while continuing to operate the main existing one that provides fuel for its atom bombs, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said in an annual report released Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 25, 2017
Abe, Moon brainstorm on North Korea, re-examine forced-labor issue
Prime Minister Abe and South Korean President Moon Jae-in hold a phone call to explore redress for Koreans who were forced into labor during the Japanese occupation and the war.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 25, 2017
Intersection of U.K. and Japan interests
A former British ambassador to Japan offers his personal views on the bilateral relationship.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 23, 2017
Russia designates isles claimed by Japan as special economic zone
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Wednesday signed a document designating disputed islands controlled by Moscow but claimed by Japan as a special economic zone, Interfax news agency reported.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 23, 2017
Even as tensions ease, North Korea releases photos indicating future missile types
Photos released by nuclear-armed North Korea on Wednesday appear to reveal the designs for two new missiles — a provocative move that comes just after the United States' top diplomat said he was pleased with the recent "restraint" exercised by Pyongyang.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 22, 2017
Defense Ministry to ask for record ¥5.2 trillion budget amid North Korea concerns
The Defense Ministry plans to seek a record-high budget of ¥5.26 trillion ($48.1 billion) for fiscal 2018 as the country seeks to beef up its missile defense capabilities in the face of growing threats by North Korea, a government source said Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Aug 21, 2017
The failure of Abe's Trump-dependent diplomacy
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's diplomacy faces the risk of coming to an end without tangible accomplishments.
JAPAN
Aug 20, 2017
Tottori town's residents take part in emergency drills in readiness for any North Korean missile attack
Residents of a coastal town held evacuation drills Saturday to prepare for any launch of North Korean missiles toward the U.S. Pacific territory of Guam, in case they fly over their homes.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 20, 2017
PACOM chief Harris arrives in South Korea as North likens joint war game to 'pouring gasoline on fire'
The head of the U.S. military's Pacific Command (PACOM) arrived in Seoul on Sunday, the South Korean Defense Ministry said as the two allies readied for the start of an annual large-scale military exercise Monday amid soaring tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 20, 2017
Hard part of achieving North Korea's nuclear objective comes next, sixth test seen critical
North Korea says it has developed intercontinental missiles capable of targeting any place in the United States.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 19, 2017
Amid Korea tensions, U.S. says fewer troops will take part in war games with South
The U.S. will kick off its annual joint military exercises with South Korea on Monday, but this year's drills will involve far fewer American troops than last year's amid heated tensions with nuclear-armed North Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 18, 2017
Philippines courts Japan, China to invest in $135 billion power project
The Philippines is seeking investment from China and Japan for $135 billion worth of power projects that President Rodrigo Duterte's government is ready to fast-track.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2017
Famed Japanese engineer's effects sell for $100,000 at auction to Taiwanese businessman
A Taiwanese businessman has won an auction for the personal effects of late Japanese civil engineer Yoichi Hatta and plans to donate them to a museum built to honor his contributions to Taiwan, a local newspaper has reported.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 17, 2017
Inpex eyes bid for Iran's Azadegan oil project
Japan's Inpex Corp. might participate in a tender to develop the Azadegan oil field in southwestern Iran and form a consortium with other foreign oil firms to that end, a high-ranking Iranian official says.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 17, 2017
Japan plans installation of land-based Aegis missile defense system amid North Korea threats
The Defense Ministry will deploy new land-based Aegis Ashore system in response to North Korean missile threats.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2017
'Comfort women' statues installed on some Seoul buses
Statues symbolizing "comfort women" were installed on five buses in Seoul on Monday, giving passengers a constant reminder of the thorny issue between the Asian neighbors.
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 13, 2017
Japan, U.S. to aim for stronger cyberdefenses in upcoming security talks
Apparently with North Korea and China in mind, Japan and the United States are expected to agree in security talks to strengthen their defenses against cyberattacks.

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