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US JAPAN RELATIONS

Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2021
Japan and South Korea foreign ministers meet but remain apart on key issues
Tokyo-Seoul ties have sunk to their lowest level in decades over a range of historical issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 6, 2021
Japan, U.S. and South Korea push for total denuclearization of North Korea
The three ministers met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven foreign ministerial meeting in London.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
Japan's Motegi voices 'grave concerns' over China at G7 meeting
Motegi said during the meeting that Japan is concerned about Beijing's handling of human rights in connection with the Muslim Uyghur minority in the Xinjiang autonomous region.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
Japan aims to protect agriculture industry with ban on exporting homegrown seeds
The ban comes in response to concerns seeds and saplings of domestic varieties of plants registered in Japan have been grown and sold abroad in recent years.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 5, 2021
U.S. eyes working with Japan to bolster deterrence to ensure Taiwan peace
'I believe that we will take appropriate behind-the-scenes steps with Japan on a host of efforts,' a Biden administration official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2021
Japan feared U.S. military would take control of Fukushima response in 2011
The U.S. military's move to form a joint support force led by the commander of the Pacific Fleet in the wake of the disaster triggered anxiety, accounts show.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 4, 2021
Japan praises British carrier dispatch and vows more security cooperation
The two ministers shared 'grave concerns' about China's unilateral attempts to change the status quo in regional waters.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 4, 2021
Myanmar's economic woes may help Japan persuade junta to end crisis
Experts suggest Japan, in partnership with ASEAN, broker talks between the junta and the National Unity Government as the country has ties with both sides.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 4, 2021
Pleasure flights over Japan take off with travel-hungry South Koreans
Since permission was given by authorities last November, a number of airlines have begun flying would-be tourists over parts of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2021
Philippine armed forces become first foreign military to get gear via Japanese ODA
Tokyo has begun providing the Philippine military with lifesaving equipment through official development assistance in a bid to strengthen defense ties.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 4, 2021
Japanese journalist indicted in Myanmar on 'fake news' charge
Yuki Kitazumi, 45, could face a jail term of up to three years if convicted under the penal code as amended after the February coup.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 3, 2021
Japan and U.S. foreign policy chiefs meet over China and North Korea
Japan and the United States are seeking to use their longtime alliance to face challenges posed by China's rise.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2021
Myanmar residents urge Japan to recognize anti-junta body as government
In addition to the march in central Tokyo, similar events took place in South Korea and Taiwan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 3, 2021
Japan asked U.S. to change its position on neutrality over Senkakus in 1970s
Declassified documents show that the U.S. government declined to alter its impartiality over the Japanese-controlled, Chinese-claimed islets in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 2, 2021
Japanese companies' employees in Myanmar favor economic sanctions
The results of the online survey, conducted by Japanese who operate businesses in Myanmar, showed that 95.2% of the 145 respondents favored such sanctions.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / FOCUS
May 2, 2021
'We're back': Biden uses first 100 days in office to send message to Asian allies
Officials in Tokyo have breathed a sigh of relief at the White House's renewed attention to the region, with some lauding Washington's renewed Asia focus.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History / JAPAN TIMES GONE BY
May 2, 2021
Japan Times 1921: Crown Prince urges peace for world
While on tour in Europe a century ago, the man who would become Emperor Hirohito delivers a speech on world peace.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 1, 2021
New U.S. Indo-Pacific commander vows to avoid great power conflict
Adm. John Aquilino pledged Friday to maintain a 'free and open' region and provide the deterrence needed to prevent 'great power conflict' amid China's growing assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
May 1, 2021
Hate speech can’t be met with indifference and ignorance
When the head of DHC began making anti-Korean comments, many news outlets decided it was just better not to talk about it.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2021
China boosts power of maritime authorities, fanning tensions
The legislation will enable China's maritime safety agency, which belongs to the transportation ministry, to order foreign vessels to leave what the nation claims as its territorial waters.
'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.
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