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Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 14, 2021
Japan and Germany united on free Indo-Pacific in first 'two-plus-two'
During the talks, Japan proposed its Self-Defense Forces conduct joint drills with the German military, timed with Berlin's planned dispatch of a frigate to the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 7, 2021
Taiwan to kick off war games with computer simulated invasion by China
Computer simulations of a Chinese attack on Taiwan will be conducted between April 23 to 30, and will form the first phase of Taiwan's largest annual war games.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 5, 2021
U.S. ceased using Senkaku islets as firing range in 1978 to avoid riling China
The declassified documents reveal that the U.S. distanced itself from Japan in order to avoid direct confrontation with China over the issue of territorial sovereignty of the islets.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 2, 2021
Japan's ruling LDP proposes boost to SDF and coast guard capabilities
A proposal by a panel within the governing party also asks for legal changes to be considered that would allow use of weapons to deal with incidents that fall short of a military attack.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 29, 2021
Mountain battles signal path to Yemen peace runs via more war
The war has spread death, disease and hunger for six years, fueled by the Middle East's predominant feud between U.S. ally Saudi Arabia and foe Iran.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2021
Suga and Biden to affirm Senkakus fall under Japan-U.S. security pact
The leaders are also likely to discuss measures against COVID-19 as well as climate change.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 24, 2021
China embassy takes swipe at 'fusty' Japan over South China Sea
The comment was a direct response to a Twitter remark on 'action that heightens tensions' by Japan's ambassador to the Philippines, Kazuhiko Koshikawa.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Mar 24, 2021
North Korean missile test: The start of a fresh cycle of provocations?
The fresh weapons test could put Washington in a tough spot as it prepares to brief allies in Tokyo and Seoul next week on a review of U.S. policy toward Pyongyang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Science & Health
Mar 18, 2021
Five pioneering Asian scientists to look out for this year
A recent growth in science investment in the region has seen researchers making waves in a range of disciplines.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 14, 2021
China says it's 'exercising self-restraint' against Japanese ships near Senkakus
Beijing said it will not stop its actions to prevent Japanese vessels from entering the waters around the islets, including the so-called contiguous zone outside Japanese waters.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL
Mar 13, 2021
Wheelchair basketball star aims to lift Tohoku with gold at Tokyo Paralympics
When wheelchair basketball Paralympian Akira Toyoshima takes the court at the Tokyo Games, he hopes to encourage residents of his native Tohoku region.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Mar 11, 2021
Yuzuru Hanyu driven to greatness by 2011 disaster experience
A 16-year-old high school student when the earthquake and tsunami struck on 3/11, Hanyu found purpose on the ice — transforming into a skating icon and two-time Olympic champion.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Mar 10, 2021
U.S. Indo-Pacific chief suggests anti-China missile network for Western Pacific
Deploying ground-based weapons along the first island chain would be intended to deter China from taking military action against Taiwan and over the Senkaku islets.
Japan Times
SOCCER / J. League / From the Spot
Mar 10, 2021
Vegalta and Frontale fans deepen ties in decade after 3/11
The two teams have forged a close bond that started with an emotional encounter just six weeks after the Great East Japan Earthquake.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 10, 2021
Former Rakuten pitcher Darrell Rasner recalls 3/11 'heartbreak'
The American right-hander, who helped the Eagles capture the Japan Series in 2013, vividly remembers the 'strength and compassion' shown by those in the region after the disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 3, 2021
Japan scrambling fighters less often against China as it looks to deploy more F-35s
The policy change comes as the Defense Ministry seeks to shift from reactively mobilizing aircraft to proactive surveillance, freeing up resources to concentrate on more high-level training.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2021
China urges Japan not to 'complicate' situation over disputed Senkakus
China's Defense Ministry has doubled-down on the issue, noting pointedly that it would work to normalize the patrols in the waters near the islets.
Japan Times
WORLD / FOCUS
Mar 1, 2021
UAE steps back from foreign wars as Biden reasserts Middle East role
The U.S. president has sought to re-engage Iran, and has signaled he'll be less tolerant of U.S. allies engaging in conflicts that undermine Washington's objectives.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Feb 28, 2021
China expected to unveil hike in military budget as tensions rise
Beijing likely to reveal a robust increase in defense spending at the March 5 annual opening of its parliament, as its economy rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 27, 2021
Pentagon calls remarks on Senkakus' sovereignty an 'error'
'There is no change to U.S. policy regarding the sovereignty of the Senkaku Islands,' Pentagon press secretary John Kirby said, apparently referring to Washington's neutrality on the issue.
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.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
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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