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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 24, 2020
Japan and Australia look to hammer out status of forces pact in June
With Tokyo seeking to build regional defense cooperation as China increasingly flexes its muscles, joint military drills with countries like Australia will become more frequent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 4, 2020
Aussie leader Scott Morrison postpones trips to Japan and India over bush fire crisis
Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Saturday he has postponed official trips to Japan and India later this month to focus on an escalating national bush fire crisis.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2019
Japanese artists celebrate Reiwa Era at Sydney Opera House
The largest-ever gathering of traditional Japanese artists in Sydney performed together on Monday in celebration of the new imperial era, Reiwa, at the World Heritage-listed Sydney Opera House.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 17, 2019
Risk that Aussies could face death penalty in Japan is holding up defense pact, report says
The capital punishment system may be an obstacle for Australia to conclude a security agreement with Japan during Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison's visit in January next year, The Australian reported Tuesday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Commentary
Dec 1, 2019
Aligning interests deepen Japanese-Aussie defense ties
Australian Defense Minister Linda Reynolds made her first official visit to Tokyo in November, holding talks with her counterpart, Taro Kono, reiterating their commitment to the security relationship between the two countries, and consolidated a series of new measures designed to deepen their defense cooperation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 10, 2019
Japan's not hedging with Australia security ties
Once willing to let others take the lead in foreign policy and defense, Japan is now employing a comprehensive security strategy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 25, 2019
Japan's first air combat drills with Australia contribute to peace, says Defense Minister Taro Kono
Defense Minister Taro Kono said Wednesday that boosting security cooperation with Australia will lead to regional stability, hailing the first-ever joint air combat drills between the two countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 26, 2019
Japan and Australia vow to cooperate on Indo-Pacific vision
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Sunday agreed to cooperate to realize Tokyo's vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 4, 2019
Ex-Australian PM Tony Abbott says he regrets unsuccessful submarine deal with Japan
Former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott said Tuesday he regrets being unable to secure a contract to have Japan help develop Australia's new class of submarine, according to local media reports.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Apr 15, 2019
Blazing the way forward in Japan-Australia security ties
RAA negotiations are an epoch-making template for Japan's security relationships.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 19, 2019
Australians mark anniversary of Japan's deadly WWII air raid on Darwin
The northern Australian city of Darwin on Tuesday marked the 77th anniversary of a Japanese air raid that killed hundreds during World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 26, 2018
Australia 'extremely disappointed' by Japan's withdrawal from International Whaling Commission
The Australian government said Wednesday it is "extremely disappointed" with Japan's decision to withdraw from the International Whaling Commission and resume commercial whaling.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2018
Abe to visit Darwin war memorial this week with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
The city in northern Australia was bombed by Japanese planes during World War II.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 26, 2018
Nara and Canberra celebrate 25 years of sister city ties
Dignitaries from Japan and Australia commemorated the 25th anniversary of sister city relations between Nara and Canberra on Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 10, 2018
Top Australian and Japanese officials say North Korea sanctions enforcement 'critical' despite easing tensions
Ministers from both countries agreed to boost measures preventing North Korea from evading sanctions through illegal ship-to-ship transfers, and confirmed work toward an early conclusion of a new security agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 4, 2018
Japan and Australia agree to sidestep conflict over whaling
Japan and Australia agreed Friday to make efforts to prevent their whaling dispute from hurting bilateral relations, a government official said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 18, 2018
Prime Minister Abe and Australian counterpart Malcolm Turnbull meet in Tokyo and agree to boost defense ties
The leaders agreed to bolster cooperation to ensure a “free, open, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region” built on a “rule-based order,” effectively endorsing Japan's strategy to keep China in check.
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2017
Australia hands over Japanese company documents seized during World War II
The National Archives of Australia on Tuesday ceremoniously returned thousands of historical Japanese company records that had been seized by the Australian government during World War II.
Japan Times
SOCCER / World cup
Aug 23, 2017
JFA voices support for Japan coach Halilhodzic
The Japan Football Association reiterated its support for national team coach Vahid Halilhodzic on Wednesday, responding to a report that said the federation could sack the Bosnian if Japan fails to beat Australia in its upcoming World Cup qualifier.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 20, 2017
Japan and Australia move to bolster defense ties in Asia
At a meeting of their defense and foreign policy chiefs, semi-allied Tokyo and Canberra agree to cooperate more closely on their response to North Korea's saber-rattling.

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