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US JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 22, 2019
Uniqlo operator apologizes for saying South Korea boycott won't last long
Japan's largest clothing maker Fast Retailing Co. issued an apology on its Korean website for remarks that angered Korean customers amid the trade spat between Japan and South Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Commentary
Jul 22, 2019
In wake of election, a host of foreign policy challenges await Abe
After Sunday's election, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party — along with its coalition partner Komeito — remains firmly in the saddle with a strong majority in both the Upper and Lower Houses of the Diet.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 20, 2019
Taro Kono rips Seoul for refusal of wartime labor panel under '65 pact, calls ambassador 'extremely rude'
The foreign minister lambasted the ambassador for rejecting an arbitration panel on wartime labor proposed under the 1965 pact that normalized bilateral ties and settled war compensation issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 18, 2019
Remembering the role Japan played in the Forgotten War
For Japanese and South Koreans, this anniversary ought to present a reminder that back-and-forth erosion of trust is in neither of their self-interests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jul 17, 2019
U.S. needs new bases and new capabilities in Asia to counter China threat, defense chief nominee says
U.S. President Donald Trump's pick to be the next defense chief has said that new military bases are needed "throughout the Indo-Pacific region" while also urging the fielding of "new capabilities" amid the threat to U.S. and allied forces from powerful Chinese missiles.
BUSINESS
Jul 17, 2019
South Korea to unveil plans to ease reliance on Japanese industries
“The government is working on comprehensive plans to reduce the country's dependence on Japan's materials, components and equipment industries and will announce them soon,” South Korea's finance minister said.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2019
For U.S., Japan-South Korea ties are too important to fail
One of the biggest disappointments of the Trump administration has been its inability to facilitate stronger relations between Japan and South Korea
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 16, 2019
Tragedies over the trade spat with Seoul
Japan needs a realistic strategy for South Korea that will bring Seoul back into full engagement over security issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 13, 2019
61% of South Koreans blame Japanese government for diplomatic row
A total of 61 percent of South Koreans blame the Japanese government alone for the recent diplomatic friction between Seoul and Tokyo, an opinion poll in South Korea has shown.
Taiwan stuns Samurai Japan to capture Premier12 title
Japan starter Shosei Togo reacts after allowing a three-run home run against Taiwan in the fifth inning of the Premier12 final on Sunday.
Ishiba shelves proposal for liaison offices with North Korea amid rising tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks on Saturday in Tokyo at a rally that was held by a group of families of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago to demand the immediate return of all abductees.
How Japan can exit the fossil fuel subsidies it can’t seem to quit
A man walks past a gasoline station in Tokyo on Thursday.
Woman dies after train collides with car in Tochigi
A Moka Railway train car
Japan beats Taiwan ahead of rematch in Premier12 final
Keita Sano celebrates with his teammates after scoring on Kotaro Kiyomiya's two-run triple against Taiwan during their Premier12 game at Tokyo Dome on Saturday.
An iconic 32-foot doughnut might give Randy’s an edge in Japan
Randy's Donuts in Inglewood, California. Replicas of the giant doughnut sculpture will be installed, where possible, at shops in Japan.
Tokyo’s newest three-star chef wants ‘harmony across every detail’
British-born Daniel Calvert earned his third Michelin star last month — a stunning achievement considering his restaurant, Sezanne, has only been open for just over three years.
133-year-old Kyushu railway station remains to be partially preserved
The remains of the original Moji Station in Kitakyushu
After Shohei Ohtani bump, Iwate ironware maker sees brighter future
Kaito Kikuchi's decision to send superstar Shohei Ohtani one of his company's traditional ironware tea kettles has paid off with a surge of interest from general consumers.
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.

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