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U S JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2021
Theme park giving South Koreans a Japan fix despite pandemic
Nijimori Studio, located in Dongducheon, South Korea, and not far from the border with the North, features a set of buildings that bring visitors back to Japan's Edo Period (1603-1868).
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 11, 2021
Britain lifting post-Fukushima restrictions on Japan food imports
In its assessment of the possible health risks from Japanese food imports, Britain has concluded that removing the import restrictions would not affect consumers in the country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 10, 2021
Myanmar shadow government seeks help from Japan lawmakers for recognition
Japan is unlikely to recognize the pro-democracy parallel government or the military, known as the Tatmadaw, although Tokyo seeks to preserve relations with the military in power.
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JAPAN
Dec 9, 2021
Kishida says no plans to review Japan's 1993 'comfort women' apology
The remarks by Kishida, who took office in October, came amid soured relations between Japan and South Korea over wartime issues.
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COMMENTARY / Japan / Geoeconomic Briefing
Dec 9, 2021
Japan must take a multifaceted approach to its economic security
Focusing on collaboration with Washington in a range of areas will help Tokyo to make its presence felt across the Indo-Pacific region.
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JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 7, 2021
Japan’s first escort of Australian frigate highlights deepening defense ties
The two nations are working toward a new bilateral defense pact and have recently conducted joint naval drills.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 7, 2021
'National interests' first: Japan weighs stance as U.S. plans Beijing Olympic boycott
Washington cited Beijing's human rights 'atrocities' in its planned diplomatic boycott, while Tokyo said its own 'national interests' would be key in determining whether to follow suit.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2021
U.N. adopts Japan's anti-nuke resolution for 28th straight year
Japan has distanced itself from the anti-nuclear pact, despite repeated calls from survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to join the accord.
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WORLD
Dec 6, 2021
China’s power in Asia falls as U.S. regains authority, research group says
The U.S. gained more influence in Asia this year due to President Joe Biden's administration brokering better diplomatic relationships and a recovery from the pandemic due to vaccines.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 5, 2021
Man arrested for threatening organizer of Tokyo art event featuring 'comfort women' statue
The man is suspected of sending a threatening email to one of the organizers of the 'Non-Freedom of Expression Exhibition,' which was scheduled to run from late June to early July.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 4, 2021
Japan defense chief asks U.S. to address fighter jet safety concerns after accident
Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi said he expressed 'regret' to his U.S. counterpart over the resumption of F-16 fighter jet flights without notification, after an accident earlier in the week.
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JAPAN / Politics
Dec 4, 2021
Kishida likely to postpone U.S. visit until next year amid omicron concerns, report says
A postponement of Kishida's meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden would mean an increasingly busy diplomatic calendar for top Japanese and U.S. officials in the new year.
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BUSINESS / Economy
Dec 4, 2021
U.S. keeps Japan and China on 'monitoring list' over currency practices
The Treasury Department said that Japan and China remain on the list, but refrained from labeling any major U.S. trading partner as a manipulator.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 3, 2021
Will Japan-South Korea relations ever get back on track?
There has been a fundamental shift in the dynamics surrounding bilateral ties, with both sides hardening their approach.
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JAPAN
Dec 2, 2021
Flame from Hiroshima atomic bomb site to light monument in Pearl Harbor
The flame has been used to light lanterns during the annual ceremony held in Hiroshima on the anniversary of the bombing.
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COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 2, 2021
Shinzo Abe’s no-nonsense message to Beijing
Shinzo Abe's remarks in his latest speech warning of the consequences of attacking Taiwan were perfectly compatible with the 1972 joint communique, but Beijing was still angered.
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JAPAN / Politics
Dec 2, 2021
China summons Japan envoy and rips Abe for warning about Taiwan invasion
While delivering a speech by video to an audience in Taiwan, Abe made some of the most pointed comments by a prominent Japanese politician on tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2021
Japan and Malaysia vow to boost ties amid China's rise
Kishida aired strong opposition to any 'unilateral attempts to change the status quo in the East and South China seas,' when he spoke with Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 1, 2021
Invasion of Taiwan by China would be ‘economic suicide,’ former PM Abe warns
The former Japanese leader singled out Chinese President Xi Jinping, in particular, saying that he 'should never have a misunderstanding in recognizing this.'
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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 28, 2021
Japan and U.S. eye 'two-plus-two' security talks in January
The security talks will be the first involving the defense and foreign ministers from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet, which was launched in October.

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