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U S JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2022
60% of Taiwanese pick Japan as favorite foreign country
Japan also topped the list of countries that respondents think Taiwan should develop a close relationship with in the future at 46%, up 9 percentage points from the previous survey.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 18, 2022
Japan and Saudi Arabia to work toward stabilizing crude oil markets
Kishida expressed hope for Saudi Arabia's 'strong leadership' in bringing calm to the markets amid supply concerns.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 17, 2022
Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan, says Taro Kono
Some officials in Tokyo, including Kono, worry Russia's attack on Ukraine could embolden Beijing to act against Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
U.S. begins flying Japanese nonlethal military aid to Ukraine
The move marks the first time an American aircraft has carried Japanese Self-Defense Forces gear to another country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
Japan to revoke Russia's most favored nation trade status
The U.S., EU and U.K. have announced similar moves following a G7 leaders' statement describing actions to deny the preferred trade status to Moscow.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 16, 2022
Japan asked UAE to help stabilize crude oil markets amid Russia turmoil
The UAE is a member of OPEC and a major exporter, along with Saudi Arabia, to resource-scarce Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 16, 2022
Japan to ban exports of nearly 300 items to Russia and Belarus
The embargo on exports of 266 products, such as chips and communication equipment, and 26 technologies, including design programs for chip-making machines, will take effect Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 14, 2022
Japanese abductees' families ask U.S. envoy to help resolve issue
Members of the families' group pleaded their case in the roughly one-hour meeting with U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2022
Japan's GSDF, U.S. Marines hold amphibious drill as China power grows
The drill, due to run through March 25, is the 'first large-scale' exercise in the Indo-Pacific region between the GSDF's amphibious brigade and the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2022
Crisis drives Japan publishers to reprint books on Ukraine and Russia
Japanese publishing companies are increasingly reprinting books as well as giving free online access to manga on Ukraine and Russia amid heightened interest.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2022
Japan and U.S. to boost deterrence capabilities after North Korean missile tests
Senior foreign and defense officials from the two countries discussed other major security challenges, including Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2022
Japan to defer economic cooperation projects with Russia over Ukraine war
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Russia's aggression in Ukraine has made it difficult to deepen bilateral cooperation in the economic field.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Mar 11, 2022
Yoon’s victory is a good thing for Tokyo-Seoul relations
Prime Minister Kishida responded positively to Yoon's victory, reciprocating his desire to put the bilateral relationship between Tokyo and Seoul back on track.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 11, 2022
Kishida and South Korea's next president agree to improve Tokyo-Seoul ties
Kishida and Yoon also agreed to coordinate closely in addressing threats posed by nuclear-armed North Korea and the issue of Japanese nationals abducted in the 1970s and 1980s by Pyongyang.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 11, 2022
South Korean trade minister calls for ‘fresh look’ at Japan ties
'It's high time to have a fresh look at bilateral relations and forge forward-looking, more constructive relations between Korea and Japan,” South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 11, 2022
China may cozy up to Japan to beat slump, but Tokyo unlikely to reciprocate
China has refrained from making policy decisions provoking its neighbors, such as Japan, while avoiding expressing clear support for Russia's attack on Ukraine.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Mar 11, 2022
Why the left lost South Korea’s election
Less reported in the press is the fact that an alternative left-wing candidate, Sim Sang-jung, also ran, splitting the South Korean vote.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 10, 2022
Kishida hopeful of improved ties with Seoul after Yoon Suk-yeol's election win
'I intend to closely work with the new president to improve Japan-South Korea ties,' Kishida said, underscoring that a healthy relationship between the countries is crucial for global peace.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 10, 2022
Japan may label Russia as a 'challenge' in security strategy revision
The country is currently identified in the national security strategy as a 'partner' with which Tokyo will promote peace and stability in the international community.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 10, 2022
Yoon Suk-yeol likely to thaw Tokyo-Seoul relations, but hurdles remain
Given Yoon's call for improved ties with Japan and the security dynamics sparked by Russia's aggression in Ukraine, he has been seen as a more favorable pick for Tokyo.

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