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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 27, 2019
Miyakoshi, the first Japanese firm into postwar China, hopes for a real estate-driven comeback
When it comes to China, Kunimasa Miyakoshi has at least two claims to fame.
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2019
Japan and Nepal sign government-to-government labor pact
Nepal has signed a memorandum of cooperation to send to Japan "specified skilled" workers for the first time.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2019
Lawyers seize Nachi-Fujikoshi assets in South Korea over wartime labor case
A team of lawyers representing Korean plaintiffs in an ongoing wartime labor case against Japanese machinery manufacturer Nachi-Fujikoshi Corp. said Tuesday that based on a court decision they have seized assets in South Korea owned by the company.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2019
South Korea court approves seizure of Mitsubishi Heavy trademarks and patents over wartime forced labor
Nippon Steel & Sumitomo Metal Corp. was hit with a similar move in January.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 23, 2019
South Korean airline union demands Japanese civil servant apologize over airport incident
A Korean Air Lines Co. labor union has demanded that a Japanese civil servant accused of assaulting an airport worker in Seoul recently directly apologize and offer compensation to the worker, who is a member of the union.
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 23, 2019
Japan and China to open talks on foreign infrastructure projects amid warming ties
Japan and China have agreed to launch talks to facilitate cooperation on infrastructure development projects in third countries amid a recent thaw in bilateral relations, diplomatic sources said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 21, 2019
Abe eyes U.S. trip in late April for talks with Trump on trade: sources
Abe and Trump are also expected to affirm that the international community will coordinate in maintaining sanctions on Pyongyang until it achieves complete denuclearization.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 20, 2019
U.S. to push for comprehensive free trade agreement as it looks to open up Japan's agriculture market
U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will push for a free trade agreement with Japan and signaled his eagerness to seek a further opening of the country's agriculture market.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Mar 18, 2019
Rare ibis, gifted to Japan by China last year, lays first egg
A rare ibis gifted to Japan by China as a symbol of friendship last year has laid an egg for the first time, Niigata Prefectural Government said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 18, 2019
Japan and U.S. to develop new radar system for Aegis warships: sources
Japan and the United States are working toward the joint development of a new radar system for Aegis-equipped U.S. Navy warships, as part of efforts to improve defense capabilities, diplomatic sources said Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 14, 2019
Japan and South Korea talks end without progress on wartime labor dispute
Senior Japanese and South Korean officials failed to bridge differences in talks Thursday over the thorny issue of compensation by Japanese firms for wartime labor.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Mar 13, 2019
Bad assumptions behind 'Cost Plus 50' plan
Trump's posture toward allies hosting U.S. forces could damage crucial relationships.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 13, 2019
Reinforcing soft seabed at Henoko in Okinawa could delay U.S. Futenma base move by years
Completion of the Futenma replacement base in the Henoko coastal area could be pushed beyond the fiscal 2022 target due to the additional work needed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 13, 2019
Japan to opt out of U.N. motion condemning North Korea's rights abuses in apparent bid for talks on abductions
Japan will not take part in the submission of a draft joint resolution at the U.N. condemning North Korea's human rights abuses in bid to get it to hold talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 12, 2019
Russia begins military drill on disputed islands off Hokkaido
The Russian military on Tuesday launched an exercise on Etorofu and Kunashiri, two of the four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido claimed by Japan, according to the Interfax news agency.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 12, 2019
Finance Minister Taro Aso ponders tariffs in spat with South Korea over wartime labor
Finance Minister Taro Aso said tariffs were among the measures Japan could take against South Korea if a dispute over wartime labor worsens between the major trading partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 12, 2019
Japan decorates former Pentagon chief William Cohen for strengthening alliance with U.S.
Japan on Monday recognized former U.S. Defense Secretary William Cohen for his contribution to strengthening the bilateral security alliance.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 11, 2019
South Korean plaintiffs may seek seizure of Mitsubishi Heavy assets in Europe over wartime forced labor
A team of lawyers representing South Korean plaintiffs who won a case against Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. over wartime forced labor is considering seeking a seizure of the Japanese manufacturer's assets in Europe, one of them has said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 9, 2019
Japan weighs hiking tariffs on South Korean products amid wartime labor dispute
Japan is considering raising tariffs on some South Korean products in response to the seizure and possible sale of assets from two Japanese companies that were sued over the issue of wartime labor, sources said Saturday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 9, 2019
Japan to send MSDF destroyer to China for first time in seven years as Beijing marks naval anniversary
The destroyer will take part in an international fleet review to mark the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Chinese Navy.

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