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JAPAN / Politics
Apr 20, 2015
Japan vows to reflect South Korea's stance in defense updates with U.S.
Japan has pledged that the government will incorporate South Korea's position in implementing new defense guidelines with the United States, the South Korean Defense Ministry said Monday.
BUSINESS
Apr 20, 2015
Japan, U.S. trade chiefs continue TPP talks ahead of summit
Trade chiefs from Japan and the United States continued negotiations on Monday that could pave the way to conclude the proposed 12-country Pacific free trade deal, seeking to resolve outstanding issues before their leaders' summit in about a week.
BUSINESS
Apr 19, 2015
Japan stands tough against rice imports as TPP talks with U.S. begin
Economic and fiscal policy minister Akira Amari and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Sunday kicked off two days of talks to advance negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement before the U.S.-Japan summit on April 28.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Apr 19, 2015
Belarus prevails against Japan in Fed Cup showdown
Former world's No. 1 Victoria Azarenka teamed up with Olga Govortsova to beat Japan's pair of Ayumi Morita and Shuko Aoyama 6-3, 6-4 in the doubles match, giving Belarus a 3-2 triumph in the Fed Cup Group II playoffs on Sunday at Tokyo's Ariake Colosseum.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Apr 19, 2015
Upcoming Abe speeches seen as rehearsal for WWII anniversary statement
With Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to make two major speeches — one in Indonesia on Wednesday and another in Washington at the end of this month — China and South Korea are closely watching to see if Abe offers a "heartfelt apology" to the people of Asian nations affected by Japan's "colonial...
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 19, 2015
Toyota delivers a blow to Abe's 'reshoring' plan
Toyota's move to build new factories overseas deals a blow to the government's hope that the weak yen would encourage manufacturers to move production back to Japan.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel
Apr 18, 2015
Kochi doesn't need to fish for compliments
The fire is supposed to be searing my skipjack tuna, but I feel as if it's my cheeks that are cooking instead.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 18, 2015
Abe to seek out China president this week at Indonesia conference
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will seek out Chinese President Xi Jinping this week during an international conference in Indonesia, a government source said Saturday.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Apr 18, 2015
Cupid Aide
JAPAN
Apr 18, 2015
Kennedy visits Hiroshima A-bomb museum for first time as U.S. envoy
U.S. Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy on Friday visited the Hiroshima museum showcasing devastation from the 1945 atomic bombing for the first time since she took up her current post in 2013.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 18, 2015
Japan rejects Putin's claim it is to blame for stalled islands talks
Japan has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's claim that it is responsible for stalling bilateral talks on a decades-long territorial dispute, and called for speeding up negotiations.
EDITORIALS
Apr 17, 2015
Improving Japan-South Korea ties
There are signs of momentum building toward better ties between Japan and South Korea. It must not be impeded.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 16, 2015
Japanese emigrant to North Korea hopes bilateral ties will improve
A Japanese woman who moved to North Korea more than 50 years ago said Thursday she hopes official talks that resumed between the two countries last year will pave the way for improved relations.
BUSINESS
Apr 16, 2015
Analyst examines double mystery: Why BOJ's stock rallies boost Japanese megabanks
Katsuhito Sasajima is looking into a double mystery. Why is the Bank of Japan's stock rising and why do the shares of the mega-banks usually follow?
ASIA PACIFIC
Apr 16, 2015
Seoul orders Asiana pilots to undergo more training after second crash in two years
Asiana Airlines Inc. was ordered to give pilots more training after its second accident in two years raised concerns about the carrier's safety standards.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Apr 15, 2015
High school student added to Japan's national volleyball team
A high school student was called up to Japan's national volleyball team it was revealed on Wednesday, when the Japan Volleyball Association announced the 27-woman squad for its upcoming international competitions.
Reference / Q&A
Apr 15, 2015
Is China-led bank a lost opportunity?
China's proposed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is causing a stir as the majority of Group of 20 leading economies sign on as founding members, while the U.S. and Japan remain on the sidelines.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 15, 2015
North Korea defectors say don't trust regime's claims on abductees
Two North Korean defectors now have warned that information provided by the Kim Jong Un regime should not be trusted, amid stalled negotiations with Pyongyang over its investigation into the fate of Japanese abductees.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 15, 2015
Japan needs geopolitical skills
As long as Japan lacks a resolute strategy and prudent foreign policy, it risks becoming a strategic pawn in someone else's game.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Apr 15, 2015
Soccer still a refuge for BOJ staff
The Bank of Japan officials huddle: they're planning a counterattack.

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