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US JAPAN RELATIONS

JAPAN / Politics
Sep 25, 2015
Putin, Abe to meet Monday on sidelines of U.N. session
The talks would be a breakthrough of sorts after months of chill in bilateral ties reflecting tension over disputed islands and over Russia's actions in Ukraine.
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2015
Japan, U.S. to sign new pact on access to U.S. bases for environmental surveys, Kishida says
The agreement, which will cover all municipalities with U.S. bases in Japan, is seen as part of measures to ease the burden of hosting the facilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2015
Okinawa governor says people's human rights neglected in U.S. base saga
Okinawa Gov. Takeshi Onaga doubled down Thursday on his pledge to halt construction of a new U.S. military base in his prefecture, claiming people's human rights were being neglected by Tokyo and Washington.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2015
French prime minister to visit Japan early October, seek cooperation on climate conference
French Prime Minister Manuel Valls will visit Japan early next month to seek Tokyo's cooperation toward a Paris conference on climate change later in the year, the French Foreign Ministry said Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 24, 2015
Senior LDP official seeks to warm up bilateral relations with visit to China in late October
Toshihiro Nikai, chairman of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's General Council, plans to visit China in late October, according to an LDP source.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 20, 2015
U.S. expects no use of force by Japan under new laws: expert
The United States does not expect the Self-Defense Forces to use force overseas, despite the enactment early Saturday of new security legislation enabling the expansion of their role abroad, according to a Washington-based expert.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 19, 2015
Japan's defense shift is hailed, but weaknesses will remain: experts
Passage of security bills satisfies the U.S. desire for Japan to be more of a regional military player, will strengthen defense cooperation with other countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 19, 2015
Kishida set to visit Moscow, meet Lavrov for talks
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced Friday that Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is due to visit Russia starting Sunday for talks with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov.
EDITORIALS
Sep 17, 2015
A coup in Canberra
Australia and the region are best served by stable and enduring leadership in Canberra.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2015
Japan waits to see whether new Australian leader will rock the boat on defense
Japan watches anxiously after one of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's closest Asia-Pacific allies in ousted in a party leadership vote.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
Sep 16, 2015
Pentagon blocks report on 'toxic contamination' at base outside Okinawa capital
Excerpts cite buried chemicals and 'evidence of contamination by heavy metals and pesticides' at military site on prime real estate near Naha.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 16, 2015
Major tourism delegation to visit Indonesia
A major delegation will visit Indonesia for five days from Nov. 20 to promote tourism in Japan, its chief said Wednesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea hold talks on trilateral summit
Japan, China and South Korea held talks Tuesday on laying the groundwork for a trilateral summit and other issues of interest.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2015
Abe pledges more ships to Vietnam's top leader to offset China
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Vietnamese supreme leader Nguyen Phu Trong have agreed that Japan will provide more used vessels to shore up Vietnam's maritime law enforcement capabilities to counter China's increasing power in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 15, 2015
North repeatedly invited Yokotas to meet Megumi's daughter; mother says Tokyo didn't tell them
North Korea has repeatedly showed its eagerness to the Japanese government about inviting to Pyongyang the parents of Megumi Yokota, who was abducted by North Korea decades ago, to allow them to meet again with the abductee's daughter, according to sources.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 14, 2015
China experts highlight need for economy based on consumption, innovation
Can the Chinese economy continue to thrive? This was the question that dominated discussions among leading Chinese and foreign business executives who gathered at a World Economic Forum meeting in the northeastern city of Dalian last week.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea to cooperate on food supply
Japan, China and South Korea have agreed to boost cooperation in ensuring a stable food supply after holding their first meeting of farm ministers in more than three years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 13, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea agree to jointly develop vaccines for animal diseases
Japan, China and South Korea are expected to agree on cooperation in the research and development of vaccines for animal diseases at a two-day meeting of farm ministers that kicked off Saturday in Tokyo, a government source said.
JAPAN
Sep 12, 2015
Japan, U.S. to enhance maritime surveillance from space
Japan and the United States agreed Friday to strengthen their cooperation on maritime surveillance using satellites, apparently with China's military advances in mind.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2015
Japan to extend up to ¥20 billion in loans for Uganda road infrastructure
The Japanese government said Thursday it will extend up to ¥20 billion in loans for road development in the Ugandan capital Kampala as part of Tokyo's efforts to help boost the fast-growing African country's economy.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
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.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
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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