Fumio Kishida Travels to the United States as Prime Minister of a More Assertive Japan
The Prime Minister and President Biden are expected to discuss, among other topics, Japan’s military buildup amid rising regional tensions.
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Attack from space would trigger collective defence, say US and Japan, amid China fears
Antony Blinken says China is ‘greatest shared strategic challenge’ in the region as US backs Japan’s biggest military build-up since second world warThe US and Japan have said that an attack in space would trigger their security treaty, as senior offic…
More NHS staff to strike as Rishi Sunak confirms use of private healthcare – as it happened
This live blog has now closed, you can read more of our UK political coverage hereLynch says in areas where the Department for Transport has not had the final say, the RMT has beeen able to negotiate acceptable pay deals.He claims the DfT is following …
Tokyo lodges protest after China punishes Japanese travellers over Covid test requirements
Japan says Beijing’s decision to halt visa processing is ‘extremely regrettable’, amid uncertainty as to whether China will take action against other countriesJapan has lodged a protest with Beijing over its decision to suspend the issuance of visas to…
China halts short-term visas for South Korea and Japan over Covid travel curbs
Beijing had said it would retaliate against countries that require negative tests from Chinese travellersChina has suspended issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan after announcing it would retaliate against countries that required negative …
Japan PM Leaves On Tour Of European, North American Allies
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida attends a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, on December 16, 2022, addressing some topics such as National Security Strategy, political and social issues facing Japan in today’s World crisis. David Mareuil/Pool via …
As China Lifts Pandemic Border Controls, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
Japanese PM’s Canada visit could highlight liquefied natural gas needs. Here’s why
Japan will be the Asian head of government to visit Canada since Ottawa launched its Indo-Pacific strategy last November as Tokyo pushes away from a reliance on China and Russia.
Jetstar flight forced to land in central Japan after reportedly receiving bomb threat
Footage posted to social media showed passengers disembarking via emergency slides and walking across tarmacA Jetstar flight has been forced to make an emergency landing in central Japan after receiving a bomb threat, according to local media.The aircr…
Legacy of Japan’s Nagakin Capsule Tower lives on in restored pods
One of Tokyo’s most famous buildings was dismantled in April due to asbestos fears. Now 23 of the capsules have been saved for posterityTatsuyuki Maeda had more reason than most to feel a pang of regret as he joined admirers and passing office workers…