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US JAPAN RELATIONS

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JAPAN
Feb 23, 2022
Japan imposes sanctions on Russia and separatist regions of Ukraine after actions by Moscow
The sanctions announced by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida include prohibiting the issuance of Russian bonds in Japan and freezing the assets of certain individuals.
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JAPAN
Feb 22, 2022
Government representative attends annual Takeshima Day event for 10th year in a row
This year, Hiroo Kotera, parliamentary vice minister within the Cabinet Office, joined the event held in the Shimane Prefecture capital of Matsue, along with some 80 other people.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 22, 2022
Japanese bell tower planned for Atlanta as symbol of friendship
The tower would house a functioning peace bell that originates from Hiroshima Prefecture.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 22, 2022
Japan says it's ready to join U.S.-led sanctions on Russia
Japan's prime minister said Tuesday that Tokyo would coordinate with G7 nations on U.S.-led sanctions. Those could include a ban on chip and other key technology exports.
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COMMENTARY / World
Feb 21, 2022
Explaining Japan’s 'astute diplomacy'
Japan's leaders must listen carefully to the voices of the people while skillfully containing the more violent passions (nationalism) of the nation.
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JAPAN
Feb 19, 2022
Biden vows 'never again' in marking 80 years since Japanese American internment
'We reaffirm our commitment to Nidoto Nai Yoni, which translates to 'Let It Not Happen Again,'' the U.S. leader said in a statement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 19, 2022
Australia commemorates 80 years since Japanese bombing of Darwin
The bombing of Darwin on Feb. 19, 1942, the first attack by Japanese forces on the Australian mainland, killed at least 235 people and destroyed 30 aircraft and nine ships.
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JAPAN
Feb 17, 2022
Kishida urges Putin to stick with diplomacy to end Ukraine crisis
The prime minister said afterward that Japan opposes the use of force to change the status quo and will continue to monitor the situation with 'grave concern.'
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JAPAN
Feb 16, 2022
Japan and Cambodia affirm security cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Hun Manet, Cambodia's apparent next prime minister, said he supports the vision of a free and open Indo-Pacific during a meeting with Kishida in Tokyo.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2022
'Unusual' number of Russian warships spotted near Japan
24 Russian warships have been detected in the Sea of Japan and the southern part of the Sea of Okhotsk since Feb. 1, in an apparent show of force amid the Ukraine crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 15, 2022
Japan foreign minister tells Cambodia to hold 2023 election in a democratic way
Japan has offered to provide as much assistance as possible so that Cambodia's general election may be carried out 'democratically,' reflecting a 'variety of voices.'
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 14, 2022
Japan and South Korea hold mixed views about China hosting the Beijing Olympics
While the Winter Olympics seem to have created opportunities for Japan and China to develop closer ties, the same cannot be said of relations between China and South Korea.
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JAPAN / FOCUS
Feb 14, 2022
Can South Korea's next president warm up Seoul's chilly ties with Tokyo?
How far ruling party nominee Lee Jae-myung and main opposition candidate Yoon Seok-youl — the front-runners in the March 9 election — are willing to go to improve ties is an open question.
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ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 14, 2022
Ukraine crisis won't take Washington's eyes off North Korea, top U.S. diplomat says
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has hinted that Pyongyang could continue to test weapons, including a possible long-range missile, amid fears of a Russian invasion of Ukraine.
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JAPAN / Politics
Feb 13, 2022
Japan and South Korea fail to agree over world heritage nomination
The foreign ministers of Japan and South Korea remained apart on Saturday over Tokyo's selection of a former gold and silver mine as a UNESCO World Heritage candidate.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Feb 12, 2022
U.S. vows stepped-up Indo-Pacific effort in pushback against China
The document said the U.S. would focus on every corner of the region from South Asia to the Pacific Islands to strengthen its long-term position and commitment.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2022
'Quad' envoys vow support for sovereignty amid fears over invasion of Ukraine
The talks will pave the way for a summit involving the leaders from the four nations set to be held in Japan in the first half of 2022.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 11, 2022
Japan and U.S. share concern over Russia military buildup near Ukraine
The bilateral talks came after Russia launched military exercises in Belarus on Thursday, heightening tensions over a build-up of its troops along its border with Ukraine.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Feb 11, 2022
Focus on the substance, not the symbols, of a Japan-U.S. partnership
The Kishida administration will be better served by concentrating on and building upon positive developments with the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2022
South Korea's Moon calls Japan 'closest' of neighbors and expects ties to improve
Moon, whose term ends in May, added that he has tried to achieve stable relations by approaching historical issues and future-oriented cooperation separately.

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