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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 5, 2017
Trump said 'samurai' Japan should have shot down overflying North Korean missiles
U.S. President Donald Trump has said Japan should have shot down the North Korean missiles that flew over the country before landing in the Pacific Ocean earlier this year, diplomatic sources have said, despite the difficulties and potential ramifications of doing so.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 5, 2017
Pentagon says securing North Korean nukes would require U.S. ground invasion
A top Pentagon official has said the only sure way of eliminating North Korea's nuclear weapons capabilities would be by putting U.S. boots on the ground — a move that some worry could prompt Pyongyang to use biological, chemical and even nuclear weapons against Japan and South Korea.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 5, 2017
Defense chief Onodera to inspect Hawaii testing site for Aegis Ashore missile interceptor in January
Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera will travel to Hawaii in January to visit the U.S. test facility for a land-based missile-defense system that Japan plans to deploy, government sources said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 4, 2017
Optimism abounds as Trump heads to Japan but North Korea concerns lie under surface
Calling Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump “a big difference from the Obama administration,” Japanese officials are optimistic about the upcoming summit.
JAPAN
Nov 4, 2017
JCCI urges Taiwan to ease 3/11 food import ban
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging Taiwan to ease its ban on food imports from five prefectures imposed as a result of the Fukushima nuclear disaster.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 4, 2017
Trump warns China it could face 'big problem' with 'warrior nation' Japan over North Korea
Taking a page from former U.S. leader Richard Nixon, current President Donald Trump has warned China that it must do more to rein in North Korea's nuclear ambitions or face "a big problem" with "warrior nation" Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 4, 2017
North Korea says 'brutal sanctions' constitute genocide
North Korea called on Friday for a halt to "brutal sanctions," saying the measures — imposed after its latest nuclear test — constitute genocide.
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2017
North Korea dismisses as 'misinformation' Japanese report that scores died in nuclear test site accident
North Korea lashed out at Japan on Thursday, dismissing as "misinformation" a report earlier this week that more than 200 people were feared dead after a tunnel collapse at the North's main nuclear test site following the country's sixth atomic test in early September.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 3, 2017
U.S. sends heavy bombers for training over South Korea ahead of Trump visit
The U.S. Air Force has again flown heavy B-1B bombers over the Korean Peninsula, this time just days ahead of Donald Trump's inaugural visit to Asia as president, with Japan set to be his first stop on Sunday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 2, 2017
'Allies First' would be the right approach for Trump in Asia
Trump may emphasize 'America First' and disagree with Abe and Moon over how to reduce bilateral trade deficits, but he should not do so on North Korean threats.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 31, 2017
Japan and Russia to form task force on joint business on disputed isles
Japan and Russia have agreed to set up a task force to jointly develop tourism and four other businesses on disputed islands controlled by Moscow but claimed by Tokyo, a Japanese government official said Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 30, 2017
Abe confirms ¥1 trillion aid package with Duterte as Tokyo races Beijing for Manila's support
Japan is looking for cooperation from the Philippines in dealing with China's aggressive territorial ambitions.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / MORNING ENGLISH
Oct 30, 2017
Let's discuss Donald Trump's popularity in Japan
Support for the United States in Japan has dropped to the lowest level in nine years, according to a survey.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 29, 2017
Trump and Abe expected to focus on North Korea rather than spar over FTA: experts
U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to push Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to accept Washington's calls to begin negotiations on a bilateral free trade agreement.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 29, 2017
U.S. sends nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bomber on mission in Pacific ahead of Trump visit to Asia
The U.S. military sent a nuclear-capable B-2 stealth bomber from Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri on a long-range mission to the Pacific area of operations over the weekend, it said Sunday, a day after Pentagon chief Jim Mattis highlighted rival North Korea's "accelerating" atomic weapons program...
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 28, 2017
Test-happy Pyongyang accuses Abe of 'hysteric' campaigning to win election
North Korea on Saturday accused Japan's ruling party of playing up the nuclear threat posed by Pyongyang to achieve a huge win in last weekend's general election.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 28, 2017
Even without nukes, war on the Korean Peninsula could kill up to 300,000 in days, U.S. report says
Renewed conflict on the Korean Peninsula could kill hundreds of thousands of people in the first few days alone even if no nuclear weapons are involved, according to a new report by the U.S. Congressional Research Service.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 28, 2017
At Tokyo meeting, Japan urges China to be more transparent about military plans
Japan has urged China to become more transparent about its expanding military after Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a goal of making his country a strong power.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2017
Abe and Micronesia's president affirm importance of free and open order in the Pacific
The government said Wednesday that it will offer grant aid of ¥350 million ($3 million) to the Federated States of Micronesia for infrastructure development, as the leaders of the two countries held talks in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 25, 2017
Japan aims to improve ties with China after new leadership team under Xi emerges
Japan hopes to improve its relationship with China following the appointment of a new leadership team under President Xi Jinping, Tokyo's top spokesman said Wednesday.

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