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TARO KONO

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 30, 2017
Japan moves to host trilateral summit with South Korea and China in early April
Japan arranges to hold a long-delayed trilateral leaders' summit with China and South Korea in April, but China remains silent on the invite.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 29, 2017
Abe doubtful on attending Pyeongchang Winter Games given Seoul's report on 'comfort women' accord
South Korea's misgivings about the 2015 “comfort women” agreement might cause Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to skip the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, a source says.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 28, 2017
Japan and Oman seek to ensure maritime order as China's assertiveness grows in the Asia-Pacific region
The Japanese and Omani foreign ministers agreed Wednesday that the two countries will work together to maintain maritime order amid China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region, Japanese officials said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 27, 2017
Japan dismisses South Korean criticism of 'comfort women' deal
Japan on Wednesday rejected a South Korean government report that raised doubts over the process that led to a bilateral deal aimed at resolving a dispute over Korean women who were forced to work in Japan's wartime military brothels.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 27, 2017
South Korea issues report casting doubt on 2015 'comfort women' deal with Japan
A South Korean report says its government failed to gather the opinions of former “comfort women” who were forced to work in Japanese military brothels before reaching its 2015 deal with Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 26, 2017
Jerusalem issue should be settled through negotiations, Japan's top diplomat Taro Kono says
Foreign Minister Taro Kono has told Israeli and Palestinian leaders that the status of Jerusalem should be settled through negotiations between the parties concerned, after U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial decision to recognize the city as Israel's capital.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 26, 2017
U.S. eyes multilateral defense ministers' meeting on North Korea
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has told Foreign Minister Taro Kono that Washington is considering a multilateral defense ministers' meeting aimed at reining in North Korea's nuclear and missile development programs, sources have said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 24, 2017
Taro Kono to discuss Rohingya crisis during Myanmar visit in January
Foreign Minister Taro Kono is set to visit Myanmar next month to hold talks with leader Aung San Suu Kyi and express concerns over the ongoing Rohingya crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 19, 2017
Foreign Minister Taro Kono discusses 'comfort women' and North Korea with South Korea counterpart
Threat from Pyongyang and sensitive bilateral issues dominate talks in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 19, 2017
Foreign minister Taro Kono suggests buying plane for overseas trips to counter China's diplomatic clout
Foreign Minister Taro Kono said Tuesday he needs a better way to travel overseas to compete with China's diplomatic clout, including the potential purchase of a dedicated airplane.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 17, 2017
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha to visit Japan for talks with counterpart Taro Kono on Tuesday
South Korean Foreign Minister Kang Kyung-wha will visit Japan on Tuesday to consult with Japanese counterpart Taro Kono.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 16, 2017
Japan to run for 2023-2024 seat on UNSC, continue reform push
Japan will contest the election for a nonpermanent seat on the U.N. Security Council from 2023 to 2024 after its current two-year term closes at the end of this month, Foreign Minister Taro Kono said Friday in New York.
BUSINESS
Dec 15, 2017
Japan and U.K. to seek mutual recognition of trade standards after Brexit
Japan and Britain said they hope to achieve a swift deal on mutual recognition of each other's standards for goods and services when Britain leaves the European Union.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 15, 2017
Japan and Britain agree to pressure North Korea to halt its threats
The Japanese and British foreign and defense ministers agreed on Thursday to apply maximum pressure on North Korea to halt its nuclear and missile development, while working to ensure a "free and open Indo-Pacific" region amid China's maritime assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Dec 12, 2017
Jerusalem issue puts Japan's top envoy in a tight spot in the Middle East
Foreign Minister Taro Kono found himself in a tough spot on his recent trip to the Middle East, seeking to reconcile Japan's potential as a mediator in the region with its loyalty to Washington in the wake of the U.S. decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 11, 2017
Kono seeks renewal of UAE oil field contracts in talks in Abu Dhabi
Foreign Minister Taro Kono sought cooperation from his counterpart in the United Arab Emirates on Sunday to renew oil field contracts held by Japanese firms.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 8, 2017
Foreign Minister Taro Kono departs for tour to Middle East, Europe, United States
Foreign Minister Taro Kono set off Friday on a five-country trip that will take him to the Middle East, where he will discuss peace efforts, and Europe and the United States, where North Korea will be high on the agenda.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 5, 2017
Japan throws cold water on U.S.-led dialogue on North Korea
In a rare split from its defense ally, Japan put a damper on plans for a multilateral meeting in December proposed by the United States and Canada to discuss North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2017
In first official visit, Taro Kono urges U.S. commander to prevent more incidents on Okinawa
In first official,Foreign Minister Taro Kono asked the top commander of U.S. military forces in Okinawa on Saturday to take preventive measures in light of accidents and incidents involving American personnel and equipment in the prefecture.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2017
Foreign Minister Taro Kono to undertake 'world tour' next month
Foreign Minister Taro Kono is arranging trips to the Middle East, Europe and the United States next month that would see him circumnavigate the globe, according to government sources.
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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