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EU JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2022
U.S. Army's Pacific commander wants to keep rocket launchers at front-line Japanese base
U.S. equipment — including two High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) that can fire projectiles up to 500 km — could remain on Amami Oshima island for several more months.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Sep 10, 2022
China's Senkaku sailings: A decadelong point of friction with Japan
A Chinese diplomatic source indicated Beijing's frequent dispatch of vessels to waters near the islands has eroded Japan's effective control and given China 'the upper hand' in the row.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2022
Emperor Naruhito plans to attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral in first overseas trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who hailed the queen's 'great contribution' toward strengthening Japan's ties with Britain, is also reportedly considering attending.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 10, 2022
Three bodies found by Russia following Hokkaido boat sinking arrive in Japan
The bodies are believed to be those of Akira Soyama, a 27-year-old deckhand, and a female and male passenger who are among those still unaccounted for after the deadly sinking.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2022
Queen Elizabeth II and her friendly ties with three emperors
Over the course of her 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II established close ties with the imperial family, spanning all or part of the reigns of three emperors.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 9, 2022
U.S. launches formal talks with Indo-Pacific countries on new economic framework
The meeting in Los Angeles is expected to lay out the scope of ensuing negotiations and help clarify which countries will join negotiations for each of four pillars.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 9, 2022
India and Japan to deepen ties amid growing Indo-Pacific tensions
Thursday's 'two-plus-two' meeting, only the second to be held since 2019, came as the two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic ties this year.
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2022
Japan and U.S. eye launch of formal Indo-Pacific economic talks
Since IPEF is not a conventional trade deal, market access and tariff cuts are off the table.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2022
Japan and India plan more military drills to strengthen ties
The two nations said they would deepen defense cooperation, with New Delhi inviting investment by Japanese industries.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 7, 2022
Britain’s new PM Liz Truss to get closer to Japan and tougher on China
Truss is reportedly set to label China a 'threat' to U.K. interests and seek closer ties to other Indo-Pacific countries such as Japan, India, Australia and South Korea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 6, 2022
Exports of sanctions-exempt used vehicles to Russia surge
Toyama Prefecture, which has long been a hub for exports of vehicles across the Sea of Japan to the Russian port of Vladivostok, has seen a particular surge in shipments.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Sep 6, 2022
Japan needs to take measures against China’s geoeconomic strategy
This year has seen a rise in military tensions, but also increasing economic security concerns.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2022
Kishida considers holding talks with Biden in New York
The envisaged talks would be the first bilateral summit between the two leaders since they held a brief meeting in Germany in June during a Group of Seven summit.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 6, 2022
Russia scraps visa-free visits to islands claimed by Japan
The dispute over the islands — Etorofu, Kunashiri, Shikotan and the Habomai islet group — has prevented the two countries from signing a postwar peace treaty.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Regional Voices: Fukushima
Sep 5, 2022
Fukushima WWII veteran recalls trauma of detention in Soviet Union
Sadao Kanari, who was a signalman for the Imperial Japanese Navy, was captured after Japan's surrender and taken to the Russian Far East.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 4, 2022
Kishida eyes attending event marking 50th anniversary of opening of Japan-China ties
Japanese business, other groups that promote Japan-China friendship will organize an event marking the 50th anniversary of the opening of bilateral ties between the two nations on Sept. 29.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2022
Japan and South Korea stress need for better ties before key court decision
The vow by the top envoys to cooperate comes as South Korea's top court is expected to make a decision in a wartime labor case.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 3, 2022
Russia conducts military drills on islands claimed by Japan
The drills on the islands come in defiance of a warning from Tokyo that the actions are incompatible with its position and totally unacceptable.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 3, 2022
U.S. envoy for North Korea to visit Tokyo for talks with Japan and South Korea
U.S. special representative for North Korea Sung Kim will make a three-day visit to Tokyo from Wednesday and take part in the trilateral meeting.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 2, 2022
Japan, U.S. and South Korea pledge resolute response to any Pyongyang nuke test
Pyongyang is believed to have completed preparations for what would be its seventh nuclear test and first since September 2017, and there is speculation it could go ahead with it soon.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
Kansai airports to increase takeoff and landing slots ahead of Osaka Expo
Kansai International Airport in Izumisano, Osaka Prefecture. The upper limit on the number of takeoff and landing slots at the airport as well as Kobe Airport in Hyogo Prefecture will be raised in spring next year ahead of the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka.
Shooter came within inches of killing Trump, but left few clues as to why
An aerial view shows the stage where Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump had been standing during an assassination attempt the day before, and the roof of a nearby building where a gunman was shot dead by law enforcement, in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Sunday.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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