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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Japan's pick for new economic security post raises eyebrows in China
Any push by new minister Takayuki Kobayashi to forge closer ties with Taiwan as part of attempts to better safeguard Japan's economic security interests could prompt retaliation by Beijing.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2021
U.S. envoy to Japan nominee vows to deepen ties amid China challenge
Rahm Emanuel has also welcomed a potential rise in Japan's defense spending.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 21, 2021
Ex-U.S. envoy Hagerty slams Japan's justice system over Nissan case
Hagerty, now a Senator representing Tennessee, highlighted the plight of Greg Kelly, who is currently on trial in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 20, 2021
North Korea's new SLBM prompts Japan to consider seeking strike capability
Pyongyang's recent spate of weapons tests have triggered concern in Tokyo, with top officials openly suggesting the possibility of Japan acquiring the ability to attack enemy bases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2021
Chinese and Russian navies' Tsugaru Strait transit highlights growing defense ties
The sailing through the narrow strait separating Japan's main island and Hokkaido follows drills between the two nations in the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 17, 2021
Kishida sends ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine as Suga visits
Kishida, who became prime minister Oct. 4, does not plan to visit the shrine during the two-day autumn festival that runs through Monday, according to people close to him.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 16, 2021
Kishida and South Korea's Moon discuss lingering wartime disputes
After their first phone talks since Kishida took office last week, the Japanese leader said he 'strongly urged' South Korea to 'take appropriate action' to help improve bilateral relations.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 15, 2021
Russia and China hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan
The war games run from Oct. 14-17, involving warships from Russia's Pacific Fleet, including mine-sweepers and submarines.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 14, 2021
Kishida tells Johnson he may attend U.N. climate summit
The prime minister said his attendance depends on the results of the upcoming general election and his chances of securing a face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden at the event.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 10, 2021
Japan may exempt Australian troops in joint drills from death penalty
Tokyo and Canberra are coordinating to have their respective countries maintain jurisdiction of their troops only when holding joint exercises and other operations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 9, 2021
Kishida and India's Modi agree to work toward free and open Indo-Pacific
The two agreed to 'elevate Japan and India's special strategic and global partnership to a new level' and plan for the Japanese leader to visit India 'at an appropriate time.'
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2021
53 Afghan evacuees, first group leaving war-torn country by air, arrive in Japan
Japan plans to assist some 500 Afghans who were embassy staff or government affiliates and their families in leaving the war-torn country.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 9, 2021
In first talks, Kishida and China's Xi agree on need for dialogue
The talks between the countries' leaders — the first since September 2020 — came amid rising tensions between the U.S., Japan's security ally, and China over the Taiwan Strait.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 7, 2021
Top diplomats of U.S. and Japan affirm ties under new PM Kishida
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken exchanged views on issues such as the regional situation and cooperation on climate change.
Japan Times
LIFE
Oct 7, 2021
Students look to thaw Japan-South Korea relations with house-share program
The undertaking, involving four Japanese studying in South Korea and three South Koreans who can speak Japanese, took place over two months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 7, 2021
Japan and U.S. business leaders call for improved supply chains
The Japanese and U.S. governments seek to deepen cooperation to strengthen supply chains for critical products such as computer chips and batteries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / EXPLAINER
Oct 6, 2021
Saber-rattling around Taiwan ratchets up tensions to new heights
Chinese incursions into the self-ruled island's air defense identification zone and drills by democratic nations off Okinawa have highlighted the severity of the situation around Taiwan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 6, 2021
BOJ chief says shift to decarbonized growth needs concerted effort between Japan and U.S.
Kuroda stressed the need to act now rather than later as climate change may have an 'extremely large' impact on the economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 5, 2021
Fixed-wing aircraft flown from Japanese warship for first time since WWII
The Defense Ministry has confirmed the successful landing and departure of cutting-edge F-35B stealth fighter jets operated by the U.S. Marines from the Maritime Self-Defense Force's Izumo.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 5, 2021
Japan's neighbors congratulate Kishida and seek improved ties
Japan's neighbors on Monday voiced eagerness to improve their ties with Tokyo after Fumio Kishida succeeded Yoshihide Suga as prime minister.

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