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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 28, 2015
Defense cooperation guidelines with U.S. present new roles, risks for Japan
The new rules have divided security analysts in Japan, with some fearing the country could be dragged into a conflict overseas, presumably involving the U.S. military.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Apr 28, 2015
At Harvard, Abe sticks to Kono message when pressed on 'comfort women' issue
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe tried to dodge the politically explosive issue of wartime 'comfort women' by reaffirming his earlier stance upholding a key 1993 government apology.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 28, 2015
Bataan Death March survivors in U.S. call on Abe to acknowledge wartime atrocities
As Prime Minister Shinzo Abe prepares to address the U.S. Congress in a highly anticipated speech on Wednesday local time, what he says about Japan's wartime past — and how he says it — is foremost on the minds of many, particularly in East Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2015
U.S., Japan unveil new defense guidelines for global Japanese role
Japan and the United States unveiled new guidelines for defense cooperation on Monday, reflecting Japan's willingness to take on a more robust international role at a time of growing Chinese power and rising concerns about nuclear-armed North Korea.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 28, 2015
The revised Japan-U.S. defense cooperation guidelines in a nutshell
The following are highlights of the revised Japan-U.S. defense cooperation guidelines, which were finalized on Monday at a meeting of the Japanese and U.S. foreign and defense ministers in New York.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 28, 2015
Abe won't attend Russian WWII ceremony
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will not attend an official ceremony in Moscow on May 9 to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II because of a scheduling conflict, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 28, 2015
Anger over sex slave issue clouds Obama Asia strategy
President Barack Obama's attempt to refocus his foreign policy on Asia is running into centuries-old animosities that are seared into the psyches of U.S. allies in the region but barely remembered by most Americans.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 28, 2015
To tourists' surprise, Obama takes Abe on an impromptu tour of Lincoln Memorial
President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sprung a surprise on tourists in Washington Monday with an unannounced trip to the Lincoln Memorial.
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2015
'Wagyu' beef, mochi dessert on U.S.-Japan banquet menu
U.S.-produced wagyu beef, a sensitive item in trade talks with Japan, and mochi dessert will be among the dishes served at a White House banquet to welcome Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday.
JAPAN
Apr 27, 2015
Drone flyer surveilled American Embassy housing facility, buzzed Sendai nuclear plant: blog
The protester who says he landed a drone on the prime minister's office also scouted an American Embassy housing facility and tried to film a Kyushu nuclear plant.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 27, 2015
When women can thrive, so will Japan and the world
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is 'determined to make Japan a country where opportunities for women abound, and glass ceilings are a thing of the past.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Apr 27, 2015
New rules are pushing Japanese corporations to tap more outside directors
More Japanese firms are appointing outside directors to strengthen their corporate governance, pushed by a revised law and new rules that are set to come into effect in the coming months.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 27, 2015
LDP candidates fall short in three of five closely watched mayoral races
Liberal Democratic Party-backed candidates lose three of five key mayoral races in the final wave of unified elections as voter turnout sinks to another record low.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 26, 2015
Abe jets to U.S. for high-profile summit with Obama
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left Japan on Sunday for an eight-day official visit to the United States during which he will hold talks with President Barack Obama to reaffirm their countries' robust bilateral alliance.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 26, 2015
Voting kicks off in mayoral, municipal assembly elections
Ballot-counting begins as the quadrennial unified local elections, viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's trickle down economics policies, come to an end.
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Apr 25, 2015
Abe primed to shine in Washington's limelight
The bar is set low for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's April 29 speech at a joint session of the U.S. Congress. Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage says everyone will be "looking to see if Mr. Abe can put history behind him." In his view, the key is speaking sincerely rather than repeating...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 25, 2015
At Abe-Obama summit, all roads lead to China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe embarks on a seven-day tour of the United States this week, the highlight of which is a summit with President Barack Obama.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2015
Fukui man arrested for landing drone on Abe's office says he was protesting nuclear policy
A man is arrested in Fukui Prefecture for allegedly flying the drone found on the roof of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's official residence.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 25, 2015
No trade breakthrough likely during Abe's U.S. visit: White House
The White House on Friday dashed hopes of a breakthrough on U.S.-Japan trade when President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet in Washington next week, further delaying a major 12-nation Pacific trade pact.
JAPAN
Apr 24, 2015
Fukui man takes responsibility for landing drone on Abe's office
A Fukui resident takes responsibility for the drone found on top of the Prime Minister's Official Residence and says he did it to protest the government's energy policies.

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