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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 4, 2017
New foreign minister wants to be own man, sees no need to renegotiate 2015 'comfort women' agreement
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Friday sought to differentiate himself from his more famous father, who is known for issuing the Kono statement — the government’s historic 1993 apology to the mostly Asian “comfort women” coerced into providing sex for the Imperial Japanese Army...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 2, 2017
Japan arranging talks with top U.S., China diplomats amid North Korea tensions: sources
Japan's top diplomat is set to hold talks with his counterparts from the United States and China next week, aiming to strengthen efforts to tackle North Korea's nuclear and missile threats, government sources said Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 2, 2017
Tillerson rules out North Korea strikes, regime change, but mixed messages plague U.S. policy
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday that Washington is not seeking regime change in North Korea and would be open to dialogue, a stance seemingly at odds with President Donald Trump and officials in the administration.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2017
NHK video casts doubt on North Korean ICBM re-entry capabilities and effectiveness
Video captured Friday of North Korea's latest test of a powerful long-range missile appears to show the weapon's re-entry vehicle "breaking up" over waters just off Hokkaido — a possible sign that the nuclear-armed country has yet to master technology critical to the warhead's survival when returning...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 31, 2017
Abe, Trump agree to take more action against North Korea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agree to take unspecified “further actions” against North Korea following its second ICBM test.
BUSINESS
Jul 31, 2017
Mexican minister supports Japan's leadership in achieving TPP without U.S.
Mexican Foreign Minister Luis Videgaray pledged Monday that his country will bolster cooperation with Japan to achieve a Pacific Rim free trade pact without the United States, praising Tokyo's leadership in realizing the deal.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 31, 2017
U.S. holds successful THAAD anti-missile test in bid to reassure Asian allies nervous over North Korea
The U.S. has conducted a successful test of its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, intercepting a medium-range target ballistic missile for its 15th success in 15 tries, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 30, 2017
North Korea hints at fresh military provocation if U.S. imposes new sanctions
North Korea said Sunday that its latest long-range missile test was a "stern warning" to the U.S. over Washington's bolstered sanctions push and said it would respond with a "resolute act of justice" if provoked militarily.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 30, 2017
Image analysis reveals North Korea may have planned to send first ICBM test much closer to Japan
A new imagery analysis obtained exclusively by The Japan Times sheds light on how North Korea views Japan and Tokyo's American protector as it seeks to master the technology for a long-range missile.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 30, 2017
U.S. bombers link up with ASDF, South Korean fighters in 'direct response' to North Korean ICBM test
U.S. strategic bombers flying from Guam linked up with Japanese and South Korean fighter jets Sunday in a display of the allies' ability to project "overwhelming force" after North Korea's second successful test of an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 28, 2017
Japan's emergency tariffs on frozen beef imports likely to irk U.S.
Japan announces it will impose emergency 50 percent tariffs on frozen beef from the United States and elsewhere in August amid soaring shipments.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 27, 2017
China releases Japanese men arrested over 'illegal activities,' two still detained
Four of six Japanese nationals detained in China in March for their suspected involvement in unspecified "illegal activities" are now back in Japan after having been released, Japan's top government spokesman said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 26, 2017
U.S. Commerce Secretary Ross suggests Japan trade deal talks will take time
U.S. Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross indicated Tuesday that it will take time before the United States can start trade deal negotiations with Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jul 26, 2017
Normalizing the North Korean threat with malls and tourism at South Korean city beside the DMZ
A half-hour's drive north of Seoul, along a highway lined with barbed wire, lie two shopping malls the size of several stadiums, a stone's throw from the world's most militarized border.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 25, 2017
North Korea threatens U.S. with 'nuclear hammer' after CIA chief appears to hint at regime change
North Korea vowed Tuesday to strike the U.S. with a "powerful nuclear hammer" after CIA chief Mike Pompeo hinted last week that Washington was open to the possibility of regime change.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 23, 2017
Head of South Korean 'comfort women' foundation resigns; survivor who testified in U.S. dies
The first leader of a foundation set up by the South Korean government to support former "comfort women" with Japanese funding announced her resignation last week at a board meeting, sources familiar with the matter said Sunday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 22, 2017
U.S. presses Myanmar to cease military ties with North Korea
Myanmar's military has maintained ties with North Korea, even though the civilian-led government denies any cooperation, and the Trump administration is pressing for a complete break-off of remaining links, current and former U.S. officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 21, 2017
Japan protests South Korean plan to set up 'comfort women' memorial day
Japan has lodged a protest with South Korea about a plan to create a memorial day to commemorate the Korean females who were forced into Japan's military brothels before and during the war, a government source said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 20, 2017
U.K. Foreign Secretary Johnson visits Japan to discuss security, post-Brexit issues
Boris Johnson, Britain's top diplomat, arrived in Japan on Thursday to discuss trade after Brexit with an economy that has played a vital role in propping up manufacturing back home.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 19, 2017
Japan and U.S. start planning next round of high-level economic talks
Officials from Japan and the United States have started making plans for high-level economic dialogue in October in Washington, with a target of arranging U.S. President Donald Trump's first visit to Tokyo this fall, a diplomatic source said.

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