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US JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 23, 2016
South Korea, Japan ink intelligence-sharing pact on North Korea threat
The two U.S. allies formally sign an agreement to swap military intelligence amid Pyongyang's increasing belligerence.
JAPAN
Nov 22, 2016
Russia deploys anti-ship missiles on disputed isles off Hokkaido
The Russian Navy's Pacific Fleet deploys state-of-the-art missile systems on two disputed islands also claimed by Japan.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 22, 2016
South Korean Cabinet approves intelligence-sharing deal with Japan
The South Korean government has approved an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan, moving the pact a step closer to fruition as North Korea continues to make progress in its nuclear weapons and missile programs, a report said Tuesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 22, 2016
Japan, Argentina vow to speed up talks on investment pact
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Argentina President Mauricio Macri agreed Monday to speed up negotiations for a bilateral investment accord as part of efforts to strengthen economic ties.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2016
Japanese man indicted in China for alleged national security threat
China has indicted a Japanese man who was detained last year for alleged espionage, a Japanese government source said Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2016
In potential setback for Abe, Putin maintains tough stance on island dispute
In a potential setback for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Russian President Vladimir Putin is showing no signs of softening his position on negotiations over concluding a peace treaty with Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2016
Powerful Japanese lawmaker urges re-evaluation of U.S. relationship with Trump taking office
Japan must undertake a major review of the way its decades-long alliance with the United States works and adopt a more proactive approach toward its top ally after Donald Trump takes office in January, a veteran Diet member says.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2016
Abe seeks to improve ties with China ahead of 45th anniversary of normalization
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Xi Jinping have agreed to improve relations ahead of the 45th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between Japan and China.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 20, 2016
Abe, Putin hold preliminary isle talks in Lima
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe holds intensive talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Peru as he pursues a breakthrough in their summit in Japan next month.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 20, 2016
Russia-friendly Trump likely to give Abe leeway on Putin negotiations
U.S. approval is vital if Tokyo intends to bargain with sanctions-hit Moscow, and Donald Trump will be more likely to oblige than Barack Obama.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 20, 2016
Japan to grant Colombia ¥1 billion for mine clearance, recovery from civil war
Japan will provide Colombia ¥1 billion ($9 million) in grant aid to help remove land mines left by the country's decades-long civil war, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe told Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos during a summit Saturday in Peru.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2016
Japan, Peru vow to cooperate on seeking new North Korea U.N. sanctions
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Peruvian President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski agreed Friday to cooperate in adopting a new U.N. Security Council resolution that imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea in response to its fifth and largest nuclear test in September.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2016
Japan, Russia to ease visa rules, push tourism under cooperation plan
Japan and Russia have agreed to promote tourism and ease visa requirements for each other's citizens under an economic cooperation plan proposed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in May, government officials said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / BIG IN JAPAN
Nov 19, 2016
Will Trump join forces with Abe or push him toward Putin?
What do intellectuals know?
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / COUNTERPOINT
Nov 19, 2016
Can Asia survive the shock of Trump-ageddon?
Donald Trump made some outlandish promises to win the U.S. presidential election. America and the world will survive, but he poses significant risks to the global economy and the peace that has prevailed in East Asia since 1979. His denial of global warming also means America will provide no leadership...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 19, 2016
With Trump coming to power, Japan could pivot away from U.S.-centric policy
Although Prime Minister Abe described his talks Thursday with President-elect Trump as “very warm,” analysts say Japan may need to consider more self-reliant diplomacy when working with the new U.S. leader.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 19, 2016
Kishida to visit Russia early next month in preparation for Putin trip to Japan
Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida will travel to Russia on Dec. 3 for talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, to lay the groundwork for a bilateral summit in Japan in mid-December, according to the Kremlin.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 18, 2016
After New York meeting, Abe confident Trump can be trusted
The leader of Japan and soon-to-be leader of the U.S. meet in Trump Tower for early discussions about the future.
JAPAN
Nov 18, 2016
U.S. forces set Dec. 22 for return of huge land parcel in Okinawa
The United States plans to return to Japan roughly half of a large U.S. military training area in Okinawa on Dec. 22, a Japanese government source said Thursday.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 17, 2016
Trump's meeting with Abe reflects emphasis on Japan: Trump aide
The meeting scheduled in New York Thursday “shows Mr. Trump's commitment to the relationship” with Japan, Rep. Devin Nunes said.
'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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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