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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2022
Russia begins large-scale military drill on disputed islands off Japan
The military exercise is the first on the disputed isles off Hokkaido since Moscow said it will suspend territorial talks with Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 26, 2022
Art event featuring 'comfort women' statue to be held in Tokyo in April
The exhibition, which features a statue symbolizing women who were forced or coerced into Japan's wartime brothel system, will be held from April 2 to 5 in the city of Kunitachi.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 26, 2022
Rahm Emanuel’s forceful style gets unexpected welcome in Japan
Fellow diplomats and Japanese officials say Emanuel's hands-on approach at least in part explains Tokyo's surprisingly forceful response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2022
Kishida proposes April visit to Japan for Biden
The outlook for realizing Biden's first visit to Japan since assuming office in January 2021 remains uncertain, however, due to the war in Ukraine.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 25, 2022
Japan to step up sanctions on Russia with ban on luxury car exports
Japan has been applying more pressure on Russia, along with the United States and European countries, as the war in Ukraine drags on despite a global outcry.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 25, 2022
U.S. and Japan agree on new trigger level for tariff hikes on beef imports
Under the U.S.-Japan Trade Agreement, higher tariffs can be imposed if imports of U.S. beef top a set quota or exceed the total amount in the previous year.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 23, 2022
China raps former Japanese PM Abe for 'colluding with' Taiwanese forces
The comments came a day after Shinzo Abe held a virtual meeting with Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 23, 2022
Transcript of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech before Japan's parliament
The full text of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's speech before the Japanese parliament as released by his office on Wednesday, March 23.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 23, 2022
Zelenskyy hails Japan's stand against Russia and warns of nuclear threat to Ukraine
The charismatic Ukrainian leader sought to appeal to his audience by alluding to key moments in Japan's modern history, such as the atomic bombings at the end of World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2022
Mayors request Biden visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Biden is expected to visit Japan when the country hosts a summit meeting of 'the Quad' grouping of democracies — comprising Australia, India, Japan and the U.S. — sometime before June.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Mar 22, 2022
Ukraine invasion and climate change drive concerns over Japan’s food security
Long-term issues such as global warming and an aging population could harm the nation's self-sufficiency and its ability to secure adequate food imports.
Japan Times
WORLD
Mar 21, 2022
U.S. cherry blossom festival opens ahead of peak bloom
The annual spring festival returned to an in-person format for the first time since the coronavirus pandemic started.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 21, 2022
Kishida and Cambodia's Hun Sen slam violence in Ukraine and Myanmar
Two leaders call for end to “aggression” in Ukraine, without singling out Russia, and the restoration of democracy in Myanmar.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 19, 2022
Top Japan and Turkey envoys condemn Russia invasion of Ukraine
The ministers, during a meeting in Turkey, affirmed that Russia's military actions violate the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Ukraine and international law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2022
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address Japan's parliament next week
Zelenskyy's speech, slated to begin at 6 p.m., is expected to last around 10 minutes, with the president intending to speak live if the situation in Ukraine allows him to do so.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 18, 2022
Japan slaps more sanctions on top Russian officials and companies
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova and several makers of military equipment are among those sanctioned in Friday's measures.
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.
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.
Harry Kewell fired by Yokohama F. Marinos
Yokohama F. Marinos coach Harry Kewell before an Asian Champions League match against Ulsan Hyundai, in Ulsan, South Korea, on April 17
Statue of A-bombed Japanese girl in Seattle stolen
The Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes statue in Seattle's Peace Park. The statue was reported missing on Friday by the city government of Seattle.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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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