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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2021
Kishida moves quickly to hold talks with 'Quad' leaders
In separate talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, the leaders agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 4, 2021
Challenges await as Kishida takes reins as Japan's prime minister
Fumio Kishida is taking over as the country continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. But his first job will be securing his mandate.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 3, 2021
Kishida taps Takayuki Kobayashi for new economic security post as Cabinet takes shape
The new Cabinet minister is expected to craft a national strategy designed to block a technology drain from the country, in a veiled counter to alleged theft by China.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 3, 2021
China sends record number of warplanes near Taiwan for second day in a row
Although mass incursions had been rare until recently, large numbers of Chinese warplanes now routinely conduct operations near Taiwan, stoking fears of training for a conflict.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 2, 2021
U.S. seeks to work with next Japanese leader on 'Quad'
A top Pentagon official shrugged off any concerns over the change in prime minister, saying Washington and Tokyo are 'quite used to shifts of power inside our democratic processes.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 30, 2021
Beijing and Seoul expected to scrutinize Fumio Kishida's stance on neighbors
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told reporters that Beijing wants to 'promote sound and stable development of relations' under the new Japanese government.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2021
U.S. 'looks forward' to working with Kishida amid China rivalry
Observers say the Biden administration will reach out quickly to 'develop a strong partnership' with the next Japanese prime minister as Beijing's influence grows.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Sep 28, 2021
Japan prime minister hopeful charts collision course with China
If China has a favorite in the battle to be Japan's next prime minister, it's probably not Sanae Takaichi, who has taken hawkish stances toward her country's powerful neighbor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2021
Japan and U.K. to begin talks on access agreement for joint military exercises
The talks on a Reciprocal Access Agreement between the two countries come amid efforts to counter China's growing military influence in Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Sep 28, 2021
North Korea conducts third weapons test in just over two weeks
The test came as the North's U.N. envoy told the General Assembly that his country had a “right” to develop weapons for self-defense in the face of the United States' “hostile policy.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2021
Japan protests South Korean court order that Mitsubishi Heavy sell assets
It is the first time that a South Korean court has ordered the sale of a Japanese company's assets in relation to the issue of wartime forced labor.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 26, 2021
Persian rug-makers eye new market in Japan as U.S. sanctions bite
The Persian carpet was designated an intangible cultural heritage of humanity by UNESCO in 2010, but the issues such as the coronavirus have only added to the struggle to sell it.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 25, 2021
All four Japan prime minister hopefuls welcome Taiwan's bid to join Pacific trade pact
The LDP hopefuls vowed to coordinate with the United States and other democratic countries in better dealing with China.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Sep 24, 2021
Taiwan’s trade deal application sets up showdown with China
Taiwan's request to join the TPP, coming just days after China's submitted its own bid, presents the member nations with a difficult choice: admit one, both or neither?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2021
Japan and India oppose China's attempt to alter maritime status quo
During the 45-minute talks, Suga hailed Modi as 'an important partner' toward realizing a 'free and open' Indo-Pacific and affirmed the importance of maritime security.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2021
Top Japanese and South Korean envoys vow to improve ties but fail to end various disputes
Despite a lack of tangible progress on sticking points, a Tokyo official saw the roughly 50-minute meeting positively, saying the two countries had 'a thorough discussion.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 24, 2021
Japan opposes Russia's plan for tariff-free zone on disputed isles
The two ministers also discussed a longstanding territorial dispute that has prevented Japan and Russia from signing a postwar peace treaty.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2021
China's military rise could threaten Japan's economy, Suga warns ahead of Quad summit
The Japanese leader's trip to the U.S. will be the swansong of his one-year premiership
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 23, 2021
Taiwan cites 'risk' to its Trans-Pacific trade pact application if China joins first
The original 12-member agreement was seen as an important economic counterweight to China's growing influence.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 23, 2021
Japan, U.S. and South Korea foreign ministers affirm cooperation on North Korea
The discussion extended to issues such as securing supply chains, said a spokesperson from the U.S. State Department.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
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