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US JAPAN

COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 30, 2015
Myth of currency manipulation
Japan's monetary policymakers do not seek to predict, much less control, exchange-rate movements.
Japan Times
SPORTS / NOTES ON A SCORECARD
Jun 30, 2015
Sasaki deserves a shot at coaching Samurai Blue
By guiding Nadeshiko Japan into the semifinals of the Women's World Cup for a second consecutive time, coach Norio Sasaki has clearly established his acumen as both a motivator and strategist.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 30, 2015
Abe-Park summit could come in September, deputy minister says
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Park Geun-hye could hold a meeting as early as September, according to Deputy Foreign Minister Shinsuke Sugiyama.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 30, 2015
China urges Japan to stay away from South China Sea disputes
China's fourth-highest ranking official has urged Japan to stay away from South China Sea disputes and thereby help improve bilateral relations.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / THE VIEW FROM NEW YORK
Jun 29, 2015
Japan's colonial rule of Korea was 'moderate'
Japan's colonial policies in Korea were moderate in comparison with the way some European countries treated their colonies.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 29, 2015
The kabuki art of public apology
Until Japanese CEOs back up their apologies with concrete action, their words will ring hollow — as will government efforts to improve the sorry state of the country's corporate governance.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 29, 2015
Shinzo Abe's pivot to Asia
Abe should use his speech marking the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II as an occasion to reinforce the image of Japan as a positive force in Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jun 29, 2015
Fuji TV apologizes for subtitles inaccurately quoting South Koreans
Fuji TV apologized Monday for running subtitles during a show earlier this month that inaccurately described South Koreans interviewed on the street as saying they "hate" Japan.
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 28, 2015
JFA chief says Sasaki to stay on as Nadeshiko manager after World Cup
Nadeshiko Japan manager Norio Sasaki is set to stay on after the Women's World Cup in Canada, Japan Football Association chief Kuniya Daini revealed Saturday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jun 28, 2015
At last, Japan stands up
Japan no longer intends to stand on the world's diplomatic sidelines.
Japan Times
LIFE / Travel / BACKSTREET STORIES
Jun 27, 2015
The custodians of culture in Koishikawa
Exiting the Nanboku subway's Korakuen Station near Tokyo Dome, I gaze up at clouds resembling bunches of purple hydrangeas. Directly overhead, a roller coaster car swooshes by, its passengers shrieking, which is a good sign, because, despite its aquatic name, the Thunder Dolphin coaster doesn't run in...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 27, 2015
China urges Japan to accept its ascent, act sincerely if it wants improved ties to continue
China's foreign minister said Saturday that Japan's acceptance of its neighbor's rise and sincere attitude toward wartime history issues are a must for bilateral relations to further improve.
MORE SPORTS
Jun 27, 2015
Duramente out with leg fractures
Duramente, winner of this season's Japanese Derby and Satsuki Sho titles, is expected to be rested for six months after tests revealed the three-year-old has chip fractures in both of his front legs, the Japan Racing Association said on Saturday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 27, 2015
Japan Post units plan simultaneous IPOs
The bank and insurance arms of financial giant Japan Post are planning to apply for simultaneous IPOs in October.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Jun 27, 2015
Japan to launch new group to study extraterrestrial materials
Japan's space agency will establish a new organization dedicated to analyzing extraterrestrial materials.
Japan Times
CARTOONS / DAHL'S JAPAN
Jun 27, 2015
Voting Age Apathy
Japan Times
SOCCER / Women's World Cup
Jun 27, 2015
Nadeshiko coach Sasaki says mental strength will be key against Australia
Japan coach Norio Sasaki believes mental fortitude and strength will be the key when the defending champions face Australia in the quarterfinals of Women's World Cup on Saturday.
JAPAN
Jun 26, 2015
U.S. rights report slams Japan on child abuse, prison conditions, asylum system
The U.S. State Department's annual human rights report highlights serious problems in the way Japan deals with refugees and notes that domestic abuse and sexual harassment remain rife.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jun 26, 2015
Chinese seek damages from Japan over forced labor during war
A group of 13 Chinese forced laborers sue Japan for the way they were treated at a labor camp in Akita and a dockyard in Osaka during the war.
Japan Times
JAPAN / History
Jun 26, 2015
Lawsuits based on WWII muddy effort to ease Japan-South Korea tension
South Korean activists are complicating President Park Geun-hye's tentative steps to improve ties with Japan by turning to the courts to seek recognition that they were forced during colonial times to work for Japanese companies, used as "comfort women" in military brothels or suffered after the atomic...

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