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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 29, 2022
Japan to move some embassy staff from Ukraine amid tensions
Japan's Embassy in Ukraine has about 20 staff members, and will keep only those needed to help Japanese nationals living in the country, a senior Japanese Foreign Ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 28, 2022
Number of foreign trainees in Japan falls for first time amid pandemic
Despite the drop, Japan's demand for foreign workers has been growing due to a labor shortage caused by the nation's rapidly aging population.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2022
Firm warned to ensure foreign trainees' rights not violated
The warning comes following an incident in which a Vietnamese man allegedly suffered serious injuries at the hands of Japanese co-workers for about two years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2022
Japanese and French ministers to hold security talks on Thursday
The countries had initially planned to hold an in-person 'two-plus-two' meeting in Japan by the end of 2021 but put it off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2022
Japan's top diplomat vows to beef up U.S. alliance for Indo-Pacific peace
Yoshimasa Hayashi said that Japan will also need to strengthen its own defense capabilities fundamentally.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 15, 2022
Japan and France to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks later this month
The talks — the first since 2019 — are expected to focus on China's assertive territorial claims in the East and South China seas and North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2022
Japan and U.S. concerned over China bid to undermine rules-based order
The nations' foreign and defense chiefs also raised concerns about human rights issues in China's Xinjiang autonomous region and Hong Kong.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 7, 2022
12,000 sign petition to ease Japan's tight omicron entry rules
The petition addressed to Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi says that the 'excessive' border controls have affected those who want to see their families living overseas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Dec 28, 2021
Omicron offers stark reminder of human cost of Japan's border controls
The administration's response to the new variant has again shone a light on the impact of tough countermeasures, and demonstrated the country's continued willingness to pay the price.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2021
Japan's Foreign Ministry to create senior post for Taiwan-related issues
The creation of the new post could spark a furious backlash from Beijing, which regards Taiwan as a renegade province.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 15, 2021
Japan and U.S. to hold first 'two-plus-two' security talks under Kishida next month
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi are expected to discuss with their U.S. counterparts new areas for bolstering the alliance.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2021
Japan and Australia vow to step up 'Quad' cooperation amid China tensions
In a Group of Seven meeting in England, Japan and Australia's foreign ministers agreed to elevate the two countries' 'special strategic partnership' to a higher level.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2021
Japan and U.S. vow to boost alliance capabilities to counter China
During the Japan-U.S. talks, the two sides did not discuss the diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, a Japanese Foreign Ministry official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Dec 11, 2021
Media divided over impact of immigration law revisions
The business community wants the government to allow them to hire more foreign workers, but some members of the public are anxious about allowing more foreign people to live in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2021
Japan concerned over Aung San Suu Kyi conviction, foreign minister says
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Japan has been demanding the 'immediate suspension of violence and the release of people who have been arrested,' including Suu Kyi.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 6, 2021
Dyson splits with Malaysia supplier, stoking concern over migrant worker treatment
Revealing what working conditions were truly like was meant to lead to some improvements, but now with Dyson's decision, employees fear losing their livelihoods.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2021
Japan's Foreign Ministry to create post monitoring human rights abuses
The creation of the new post comes as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida looks to keep in step with major democratic nations that are locked in an intensifying standoff with China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 1, 2021
Japan's first omicron variant case rekindles COVID-19 anxiety among businesses
Concerns over the variant have prompted major companies to cancel overseas business trips and firms are wary of COVID-19 restrictions being reimposed on social activities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2021
Japan's foreign minister invited to China by counterpart but no plan set
Yoshimasa Hayashi, who became Japan's top diplomat on Nov. 10, remained apart with his Chinese counterpart on territorial and human rights issues during recent phone talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 19, 2021
Japan's human rights czar will urge firms to address human rights issues
Gen Nakatani acknowledged concerns related to China and elsewhere, and said Japan will back international efforts on the issue together with like-minded countries.
South Korea couple beat same-sex barriers to parenthood
South Korean lesbian couple Kim Kyu-jin (left) and her wife, Kim Sae-yeon, pose with a "pregnant woman" badge during an interview in Seoul last month.
Japan unveils new overtourism countermeasures
The majority of tourists in Japan tend to stay in Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto, resulting in overcrowding in popular tourist spots and a strain on transportation systems.
Opportunities await the bold in the Year of the Wood Dragon
2024 marks the Year of the Dragon in the Chinese zodiac, with the year predicted to be a good time for fresh starts.
Japan pharma startup developing world-first drug to grow new teeth
A new tooth is seen in a ferret's mouth after it was administered a drug to stimulate the growth of tooth buds.
Don’t worry about global population collapse
Most projections show the world will hit peak humanity in the 21st century as people choose to have smaller families and women gain power over their own reproduction.
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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