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Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 2, 2021

What to make of Japan’s prediction-defying election

When the counting stopped, the ruling coalition defied expectations — only losing a net total of 12 seats.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 1, 2021

LDP secures comfortable majority in Lower House election

Ruling party suffers some high-profile losses, with Akira Amari poised to resign as secretary-general following a surprise defeat in his Kanagawa constituency.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 31, 2021

Bold foreign policy moves unlikely as Kishida bides time ahead of Upper House election

Kishida has laid out pressing foreign policy priorities — from a tougher stance on China to bolstering the U.S.-Japan alliance. But don't expect radical changes from the new leader.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 29, 2021

Deciphering Biden's remarks on defending Taiwan

Some in Tokyo are wondering if Washington changed its traditional strategic “ambiguity” policy on Taiwan to “clarity.”
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 29, 2021

Pre-election briefing: Here's where the parties stand on the issues

With everything from the pandemic to nuclear power weighing on voters' minds, there has been increased discussion about the direction that Japan should take.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Oct 29, 2021

Climate-vulnerable countries float 'emergency' timetable to cut emissions

The grouping wants countries to ramp up their plans for emissions cuts at every annual U.N. climate summit through to 2025.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Oct 28, 2021

Pfizer to seek OK for use of COVID-19 shot in children in Japan age 5 to 11

The government is hinting that it will act swiftly to make the vaccine available to children in that demographic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Oct 27, 2021

Japan’s vaccination rate hits G7 milestone but may top out at 80%

The nation is now ranked No. 3 for its vaccination rate among the Group of Seven industrialized countries, after only Canada and Italy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 25, 2021

Hamburg is at the heart of Germany’s growing dilemma over China

Away from the business of trade that Hamburg has thrived on for centuries, the tighter embrace of China is stirring concerns.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Oct 24, 2021

Turkey to expel U.S. envoy and nine others, Erdogan says

With seven of the ambassadors representing NATO allies, the expulsions could open Turkey's deepest rift with the West in Erdogan's 19 years in power.
BUSINESS
Oct 22, 2021

Japan’s prices rise for first time in 18 months on energy costs

While commodity prices are the main driver of surging costs, there is anecdotal evidence that some businesses are carefully asking households to embrace higher price tags.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 20, 2021

North Korea's new SLBM prompts Japan to consider seeking strike capability

Pyongyang's recent spate of weapons tests have triggered concern in Tokyo, with top officials openly suggesting the possibility of Japan acquiring the ability to attack enemy bases.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 20, 2021

New multilingual vaccine sites open to cater to foreign residents in Japan

Interpretation services available in 13 languages are intended to ease access to COVID-19 shots.
Japan Times
WORLD
Oct 19, 2021

Facebook shuts fake accounts in Sudan as fight for public opinion rages online

Facebook said the network comprised more than 100 accounts and pages and had more than 1.8 million followers.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2021

Issue of national security looms large in Lower House campaign

The economy and fight against COVID-19 remain the top issues for voters, but they are increasingly concerned about threats from China and North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 19, 2021

LDP projected to retain majority in election but lose 40 seats

With the addition of Komeito's seats, the ruling coalition will be able to pass bills smoothly but will lack the number needed to push forward with constitutional revision, a pollster says.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 19, 2021

Chinese and Russian navies' Tsugaru Strait transit highlights growing defense ties

The sailing through the narrow strait separating Japan's main island and Hokkaido follows drills between the two nations in the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Oct 19, 2021

Lack of unified vaccination passport and testing threaten Japan's reopening

If botched, the reopening could also prove costly for new Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who faces an election in under two weeks.

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