Tag - eu-japan-relations

 
 

EU JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 13, 2023
Japan’s standing is rising, but not so for its leader
Japan's significance as a geopolitical power has rarely been higher, but that's little solace for its unloved prime minister, Fumio Kishida.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 13, 2023
Japan and Canada vow to boost security ties with eye on China
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Canada will provide full support for the success of the Group of Seven summit scheduled for May in Hiroshima, according to the Foreign Ministry.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 12, 2023
A stronger Japan defense posture is easier said than done
The meeting between Prime Minister Kishida and U.S. President Biden comes as Tokyo and Washington find themselves in sync on the major security challenges.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023
Japan may allow firms to donate to South Korean fund over wartime labor
Japan is considering allowing Japanese firms to donate to a South Korean fund for compensation to wartime labor lawsuit plaintiffs on behalf of defendant companies.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023
Kishida disappointed with China's move to stop issuing visas to Japan visitors
Japan has lodged a protest with China through diplomatic channels and demanded it terminate the restrictions, the prime minister said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 12, 2023
Japan begins construction of new Self-Defense Force base for U.S. fighter drills
In the work expected to last four years on Mage Island in Kagoshima, the ministry will first build runways and ammunition storage facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jan 12, 2023
U.S. to boost military capabilities in Japan and step up cooperation amid China worries
Tokyo and Washington agreed to deploy a more agile and capable U.S. Marine unit to Okinawa, ramp up joint surveillance operations and expand the shared use of military facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2023
South Korea aims to finalize 'solution' to wartime labor dispute with Japan, report says
In what experts say is an unusual move, reports indicated that a written agreement between the countries will not be required.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2023
U.K.-Japan defense cooperation to intensify following landmark agreement
The deal is Tokyo's first such pact with a European nation and the country's third overall as it expands its number of global security partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2023
Tokyo protests China's suspension of visa issuance to Japanese
Although China imposes similar testing requirements on all arrivals, a foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday called entry curbs for Chinese travelers 'discriminatory.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 11, 2023
Japan and Italy to launch talks to boost security ties
Japan, Italy and other G7 countries have slapped economic sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jan 10, 2023
Kishida and Biden to 'set course' for alliance in first talks in Washington
Japan's new defense and security direction will play a key role in the talks, as Kishida is seeking Biden's strong endorsement of Tokyo's fresh strategy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
China warns Australia to 'be careful' of Japan
Australia recently signed a new security pact with Japan, which some have seen as an attempt to limit Beijing's muscle in the Pacific region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
Japan vows to further beef up ties with Brazil under new president
The talks came a day after demonstrators backing Bolsonaro, the predecessor of Lula, stormed legislative buildings, the presidential office and the Supreme Court in Brasilia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
U.S. Marines to set up unit in Okinawa for defense of remote Japanese islands
The rapid-reaction Marine Littoral Regiment will be established within a few years as part of a bid to deter China as it intensifies military activities in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
Kishida and Macron vow closer cooperation in Indo-Pacific region
The leaders look to a new round of joint military exercises as well as Japan's establishment of a consulate in France's New Caledonia islands.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 10, 2023
Japan and U.S. to cooperate on next-generation nuclear reactors
Industry minister Yasutoshi Nishimura and U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm also agreed that Tokyo and Washington will work more closely on securing liquefied natural gas.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2023
Kishida kicks off trip to Europe and U.S. to pave way for G7 summit
The Japanese leader is planning to visit France, Italy, Britain, Canada and the U.S., as the leaders of those countries are expected to attend May's Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 7, 2023
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi voices hope for more Japan investment in Ecuador
In their meeting in Quito, Hayashi said Japanese companies are showing interest in Ecuador in many sectors and he praised the economic policies pursued by the country's president.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2023
Japan's defense buildup shouldn't be seen as threat: U.S. official
The official said Washington applauds Japan's commitment to 'modernize' the bilateral alliance through increased investment and enhanced capabilities.

Longform

Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'