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JAPAN / Politics
Nov 24, 2016
Ivanka as ambassador? Tabloid speculation shows deep domestic interest despite unlikely post
Less than a week after Donald Trump's upset victory in the U.S. presidential election, some in Japan were taken by another surprise.
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2016
Moscow says missile deployment on disputed isles should not hurt Russia-Japan relations
The deployment of Russian missile systems on the Kuril Islands should not influence efforts to settle a long-running territorial dispute between Moscow and Tokyo over the islands, the Kremlin said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 23, 2016
South Korea, Japan ink intelligence-sharing pact on North Korea threat
The two U.S. allies formally sign an agreement to swap military intelligence amid Pyongyang's increasing belligerence.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 22, 2016
South Korean Cabinet approves intelligence-sharing deal with Japan
The South Korean government has approved an intelligence-sharing agreement with Japan, moving the pact a step closer to fruition as North Korea continues to make progress in its nuclear weapons and missile programs, a report said Tuesday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Nov 22, 2016
What price will Japan pay for getting islands back?
The rapprochement between Japan and Russia risks being the trigger to reverse the pursuit of a closer alliance between Japan and the U.S.
Japan Times
Figure Skating / ICE TIME
Nov 22, 2016
Sakamoto, Shiraiwa display huge potential at Japan Junior Championships
It was a revelatory weekend at the recently concluded Japan Junior Championships at Tsukisamu Gymnasium.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 21, 2016
Powerful Japanese lawmaker urges re-evaluation of U.S. relationship with Trump taking office
Japan must undertake a major review of the way its decades-long alliance with the United States works and adopt a more proactive approach toward its top ally after Donald Trump takes office in January, a veteran Diet member says.
Japan Times
Figure Skating
Nov 20, 2016
Sakamoto holds off Shiraiwa, Honda to win Japan Junior Championships
Kaori Sakamoto captured the women's singles title on the final day of the Japan Junior Championships at Tsukisamu Gymnasium on Sunday.

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