One of the more important consequences of the Trump Administration trade war against both China…
06 November 2018, 12:10
04 November 2018, 17:00
US, Japan Plan Armed Response to “Chinese Threat” to Disputed Islands – Reports
Japan and the United States are currently holding the biggest joint drills in Japanese history,…
04 November 2018, 14:40
On the consequences of the Okinawa elections
So, the snap governor elections of the Okinawa Prefecture that were critical for the Japanese federal government…
04 November 2018, 14:00
Japan May Allow North Korean Sports Minister to Enter Country – Reports
The Japanese government has engaged in resolving the issue of granting an entry permit to…
30 October 2018, 17:00
Okinawa Governor May Take on US Base Via Gov’t Dispute Mgmt. Council
Japan’s Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki criticized on Tuesday the land minister’s decision allowing the resumption…
26 October 2018, 12:10
Japan, China agree to boost economic cooperation amid trade war
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang pledged Friday to promote new…
25 October 2018, 18:20
Journalist returns to Japan after 3 years in captivity in Syria
Journalist Jumpei Yasuda arrives in Japan after being held hostage in Syria for over three…
22 October 2018, 16:00
Anti-U.S. base mayor of Naha re-elected, beats Abe-backed rival
Mikiko Shiroma was re-elected as mayor here Oct. 21, dealing another blow to the Abe…
19 October 2018, 16:40
Japan, US, S Korea to Work to Implement UN Sanctions on Pyongyang – Reports
The Japanese and South Korean defense ministers along with the US secretary of defense agreed…
17 October 2018, 12:29
US wants new free trade deals with EU, UK, Japan
US officials formally notified the Congress on Tuesday of their intent to negotiate separate trade…
14 October 2018, 10:00
Japan Plans to Buy 20 More F-35A Fighter Jets Amid New Defense Plan – Reports
Japan plans to include 20 US-made advanced stealth F-35A fighter jets in its new medium-term…
12 October 2018, 17:05
Japanese PM Shinzo Abe to pay rare visit to China
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will pay an official visit to China from October 25…
08 October 2018, 10:29
Abe: UK welcome to join Pacific trade pact after Brexit
Japan’s prime minister, Shinzo Abe, has said Britain would be welcomed into the Pacific free…
06 October 2018, 15:20
Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji fishmarket holds last auction before move
Tokyo’s famed Tsukiji market, the world’s largest fishmarket and a major tourist attraction, held its…
02 October 2018, 10:10
Fierce Critic of US Military Bases Elected as Governor of Okinawa
The surprise victory comes amidst ongoing protests by locals against the US’ mammoth military presence…
30 September 2018, 13:40
Nearly 50 People Injured as Typhoon Trami Hits Southern Japan – Reports
At least 48 people were injured in Japanese Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures as powerful Typhoon…
26 September 2018, 19:30
Proposed Abe-Kim meeting easier said than done
In his address to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe…
26 September 2018, 13:40
US, EU, Japanese Trade Ministers Agree on Need for WTO Reform – Joint Statement
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer in a joint statement with his European Union and Japanese…
