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SUMMITS

Japan Times
JAPAN / Beyond Tokyo
Apr 26, 2019
MICE work if you can get it: Kansai cities vie for a bigger slice of Japan's 'meetings industry' pie
About 20 minutes by car from Wakayamashi Station, across a bridge to a reclaimed island, lies Wakayama Marina City and the Porto Europa theme park. Its faux Spanish, Italian, and French buildings and European-style street designs give visitors the impression of being on a slightly dilapidated film set.
Japan Times
WORLD
Sep 6, 2018
Governments 'not ready' for December climate change summit, says Fiji PM Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama at Bangkok talks
Governments are unprepared for a crucial climate change meeting in Poland later this year aimed at ensuring the full implementation of the 2015 Paris Agreement, Fiji Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama said this week at climate talks in Bangkok.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 10, 2018
Senior Japanese officials arrive in Singapore ahead of Trump-Kim summit
With just two days to go before the historic U.S.-North Korea summit, senior Japanese officials arrived in Singapore on Sunday to collect information about the outcome of the meeting.
Japan Times
JAPAN / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Mar 25, 2018
Osaka begins prep for largest international gathering in decades
With the summit for the Group of 20 advanced and emerging economies coming to Osaka next year, preparations are underway to host the largest international gathering the city has seen in over two decades.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 15, 2017
Abe suggests Japan and China can resume leaders' visits next year
Relations between Japan and China have improved to the point that they may resume leaders' visits to each other's countries next year, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe suggested in Manila on Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 14, 2017
Japan sounds out China, South Korea about hosting summit in late July
Japan has sounded out China and South Korea about holding a trilateral summit in late July in Tokyo, diplomatic sources said Tuesday.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Apr 1, 2017
China downplays tensions with U.S. as Xi prepares to meet Trump
Beijing sought to play down tensions with the United States on Friday after the U.S. slammed China on a range of business issues ahead of President Xi Jinping's first meeting with President Donald Trump.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 13, 2016
Japan-China-South Korea summit postponed until next year
Japan, China and South Korea have postponed until next year a trilateral summit that was to be held next week in Tokyo, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday amid the political turmoil in Seoul.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 21, 2016
G-7 finance leaders reject coordinated action to revitalize global economy
Japan was looking to hammer out a new fiscal package in the coming months, but its push for joint global fiscal action was rejected by its more cautious peers.
JAPAN / Politics
May 15, 2016
G-7 environment meeting in Toyama kicks off with call to action
Environment ministers and representatives from Group of Seven nations began a two-day meeting Sunday, with host and chair Japan calling for "concrete action" to implement the landmark climate deal reached in Paris last year.
JAPAN / Politics
May 14, 2016
G-7 ministers to push for Paris climate deal's early entry into force: draft
Environment ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized nations will agree at their meeting in Toyama to push for the early entry into force of a landmark climate deal reached in Paris last year and express their resolve to show leadership in slashing greenhouse gas emissions, a draft communique of the talks said Friday.
JAPAN / Politics
May 13, 2016
Abe, Obama plan talks on sidelines of G-7 summit in Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Barack Obama plan to hold talks on the sidelines of the two-day Group of Seven summit in Mie Prefecture later this month, a government source said Friday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 8, 2016
Beware 'naked nationalism'
The G-7 is a waste of time given the zero-sum game of geopolitics places self-interest over global recovery.
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 7, 2016
G-7 foreign ministers to call for peaceful resolution to territorial disputes
In a statement to be issued after the two-day meeting, the ministers are expected to say stakeholders should abide by international court decisions.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 4, 2016
Abenomics failure explained
It's taken two Nobel laureates to point out how Abe has squandered a rare opportunity to shake up Japan Inc.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Mar 8, 2016
Law regulating, restricting drones in Japan expected to pass this month
A law regulating the use of drones is expected to pass the Diet by the end of this month to beef up counterterrorism measures ahead of the Group of Seven summit in May, according to sources from both ruling and opposition parties.
BUSINESS
Mar 1, 2016
Abe setting up panel to debate extra budget before G-7 summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will convene an advisory panel to consider an extra budget for the coming fiscal year, sources said days after the Group of 20 nations urged more fiscal spending to support the ailing global economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / CHUBU CONNECTION
Feb 22, 2016
Just take a snap and let Aichi smartphone app explain what's seen, and where
An Aichi-based electronic parts manufacturer has developed a free smartphone app that allows people to obtain information on tourist spots simply by taking photos of them.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 2, 2016
Abe to visit G-7 countries in spring to prepare for summit
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to visit the United States in March and the European members of the Group of Seven countries during Golden Week to reaffirm cooperation ahead of the G-7 summit Japan will host in May.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 2, 2016
Railway line to be suspended during G-7 summit in Japan
Security measures for the upcoming Group of Seven summit in Mie Prefecture will include the suspension of trains on a railway line near the venue.
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku
Satoshi Harada from the Meteorological Agency explains about the magnitude 6.6 earthquake during a news conference early Thursday.
Tehran signals no retaliation against Israel after drones attack Iran
A reported strike against Iran by Israel on Friday came against the backdrop of Iran's support for the Palestinian Hamas militant group, whose assault into Israel on Oct. 7 triggered Israel's invasion of Gaza.
In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app
One of the lawyers representing a group of doctors suing Google told a news conference that the main purpose of the lawsuit is not to seek compensation but instead to raise awareness over various problems with the Google Maps system.
Former No. 1 Kento Momota retires from international badminton at 29
Badminton star Kento Momota leaves a news conference after announcing his retirement from Japan's national team, in Tokyo on Thursday.
Thousands evacuated as Indonesia volcano erupts
Indonesia's Mount Ruang spews hot lava and smoke as seen from Sitaro, North Sulawesi, on Wednesday.
'House of the Owl' brings Hollywood values to Japanese TV
In the new Disney+ series “House of the Owl,” Min Tanaka (left) plays a powerful political fixer, or “kuromaku,” who has a troubled relationship with his adult children, particularly his idealistic son, played by Mackenyu.
Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
U.S. President Joe Biden, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and British leader Rishi Sunak deliver remarks on the AUKUS partnership, after a trilateral meeting, at Naval Base Point Loma in San Diego in March last year.
Latest Biden chip deal highlights U.S. semiconductor successes
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a preliminary agreement with Intel for a major CHIPS and Science Act award, during a visit to the Intel Ocotillo Campus in Chandler, Arizona, on March 20.
Kyoto’s demon night parade lives to haunt another day
In a Kyoto long past, the "hyakki yagyō" (100 demon night parade) haunted a sleepy corner of Kyoto. Now, one enterprising monster enthusiast has won a small batttle to keep the march alive.
Upstart Zelvia shows that, in the J. League, it’s anyone’s game
Machida supporters wave giant flags during the team's game against Vissel Kobe at National Stadium in Tokyo on Sunday.

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