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UK JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022
U.S. and Australia invite Japan to step up troop rotations
Japan, a treaty-bound ally of the U.S., has in recent years sought growing diplomatic cooperation with Australia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 7, 2022
Japanese fighter jets land in Philippines for first time since WWII
Two Air Self-Defense Force F15s landed Tuesday at a base that was used during the war as a launch pad for kamikaze attacks against U.S. forces.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2022
Russia deploys missile defense system to disputed islands near Japan
Moscow said that a military camp was set up capable of year-round service, accommodation, recreation and food for personnel.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 6, 2022
Japan, U.S. and Philippines align to combat China’s reach
If concerned nations can't rally behind Manila in its troubles with Beijing, then there is little chance of success in the fight against aggressive moves elsewhere in the region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 6, 2022
Japan should hold talks with North Korea to ease tensions, expert says
Korean Peninsula specialist Tadashi Kimiya says Tokyo should approach Pyongyang without demanding that the issue of abductions will be discussed.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
Dec 4, 2022
Japan Times 1997: 160 nations adopt Kyoto Protocol
Environmental concerns hit the front pages of newspapers in 1997, with the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol, and 1922, when residents tried to appease an 'angry tree.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 3, 2022
Three British men held over 2015 jewelry store robbery in Tokyo
A transfer of the three to Japan is being discussed in Britain, which does not have an extradition treaty with Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2022
Japan, U.K. and Italy close to agreement on fighter jet project
Joining a major defense development project with a partner other than the U.S. is a break with tradition for Japan, which is in the process of bolstering its military budget.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 2, 2022
Jiang Zemin seen as setting back Japan-China ties with hard-line stance
Jiang pursued a hard-line stance toward Japan, questioning several Japanese prime ministers about their recognition of historical issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 2, 2022
Xi's visit to Japan 'invaluable' for bilateral ties: Chinese envoy
The last Chinese president to be received by Japan as a state guest was Hu Jintao in May 2008.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 30, 2022
Japan eyes buying up to 500 Tomahawk missiles from U.S., report says
U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly indicated that Japan was “a high priority” buyer for the weapons and emphasized his intention to steadily proceed with the possible sale.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 29, 2022
Kagoshima governor OKs SDF plan to build base for U.S. drills
Koichi Shiota's acceptance of the project would pave the way for the relocation of the practice site of U.S. carrier-borne fighters from Iwotoshima in the Pacific.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 29, 2022
Simple steps to take the Japan-Australia partnership to the next level
Japan and Australia's progressing relationship is showing the world what middle powers can do in a world defined by great powers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 28, 2022
Released Japanese filmmaker calls for greater scrutiny of Myanmar junta
Toru Kubota was arrested and detained in Myanmar for filming a small demonstration against the junta, but recently returned to Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Nov 27, 2022
COVID-19 restrictions in China affecting Japanese makers
Amid strict 'COVID zero' policies, some Japanese companies are having workers sleep in their factories to continue production.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Nov 27, 2022
Japan WWII foreign minister met Holy See to seek mediation to avert war with U.S.
Yosuke Matsuoka wanted the Holy See to speak to U.S. President Franklin Roosevelt to try to prevent 'a war of mutual destruction.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 27, 2022
South Korean envoy eyes quick restart of Tokyo-Seoul 'shuttle diplomacy'
South Korea's ambassador to Japan expressed hope that the countries' leaders can restart their reciprocal visits 'sooner than expected' as both nations try to improve bilateral ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 27, 2022
Missing French woman's brother in Japan to continue search for sister
The Tochigi Prefectural Police continue investigating the case as a potential criminal incident and an accident.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 26, 2022
China boosting capabilities for 'gray zone' operations, Japan Defense Ministry think tank says
Beijing is seeking to 'create gray zone situations constantly and exert pressure on opponents as it avoids military clashes with other countries,' the annual report said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2022
Well-armed Chinese ship enters Japanese waters near Senkakus
The intrusion into Japan's maritime territory by official Chinese vessels is the 32nd this year and the first since Nov. 13.

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