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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2020
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang may visit Japan in November
The trip would be the first by a senior diplomat of the Chinese government since Yoshihide Suga became prime minister.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 22, 2020
Five takeaways from the Australia-Japan defense ministers' joint statement
For Japan, it provides a standard for which other potential security partners like the U.K., Canada and the Philippines can follow.
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2020
North Korean government ship spotted in Japan's EEZ last month
It is not unheard of for North Korean government ships to make appearances in the area, sometimes threatening Japanese ships sent to intercept them.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2020
Japan offers emergency loan to Cambodia as Tokyo ups aid to ASEAN states
The Cambodian foreign minister expressed thanks for the support and added that he expects to further promote the countries' cooperation in fighting the pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2020
Suga ends trip by decrying sea tensions, but denies seeking 'Asian NATO'
Suga agreed with the Indonesian president on Tuesday to speed up talks on the export of Japanese defense gear and technology to Indonesia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2020
Japan offers Indonesia ¥50 billion loan to fight COVID-19
The countries' leaders agreed to start discussions on resuming business travel and to hold so-called two-plus-two security talks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2020
Japan and China could seal deal this month on business travel restart
Short-term travelers will be exempted from having to enter 14-day self-isolation upon arrival, providing they follow hygiene measures and submit negative test results.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2020
Japan and Australia to coordinate on protection of military assets
Australia would be the second country, after the United States, whose assets Japan would be allowed to protect.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2020
China urges Japan to cautiously consider nuclear plant water release
Space is expected to run out by the summer of 2022, with contaminated water increasing by about 170 tons per day.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 19, 2020
Suga and Vietnamese PM meet, with focus on economic and defense cooperation
Suga said the countries had agreed in principle on a military pact that would enable Japan to export defense equipment and technology to Vietnam.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / THE LIVING PAST
Oct 17, 2020
Japan and Russia: The chivalrous war erupts
A key figure in the Russo-Japanese War, Gen. Maresuke Nogi was both a soldier and a poet.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2020
Xi shared concern over Japanese abducted by North Korea in first talks with Suga
With Sino-U.S. tensions escalating, Xi has apparently tried to maintain stable relations with Japan, in part by voicing an interest in the abduction issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2020
Japan and U.S. wrap up preparatory talks on costs of hosting American troops
Struggling to improve its fiscal condition, Tokyo is wary that Washington will pressure it to significantly increase its contribution to host American troops in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2020
Russia’s top prosecutor visits islands claimed by Japan
The visit, the first by a Russian government official since Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga took office, is expected to draw backlash from Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2020
Japan told U.S. it won't bar China from telecom networks, report says
Tokyo has said it will take its own steps to respond in cases where there is concern over security issues, according to a newspaper report.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 16, 2020
Japan and U.S. start talks on cost-sharing for hosting troops
The first round of the talks to replace the current deal, which expires in March, was held by videoconference between defense officials and is expected to wrap up Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 15, 2020
Japan eyes survey of disputed Senkaku Islands using satellite images
Japan plans to conduct a wildlife survey this year of the Senkakus, a group of uninhabited islands in the East China Sea under its control but also claimed by China, using satellite images, the government's top spokesman said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 15, 2020
Bad feelings toward Japan soar in South Korea as WWII issues fester
Respondents' top reason for Japan to be seen in a negative light was that 'Tokyo is not correctly reflecting on its past history of aggression.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Oct 15, 2020
Japan boosts checks on Chinese students amid fears of campus spying
Compared to a crackdown by Washington, measures by Tokyo are baby steps, but many believe it is vital to follow the U.S. lead in order to safeguard Japan's universities.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 14, 2020
Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being
The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
'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.
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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