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Defense Minister Minoru Kihara (center) makes a keynote speech during a two-day meeting of defense ministers of Japan and Pacific island countries in Tokyo
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 21, 2024
Japan defense academy to accept students from Pacific states
The academy will accept students from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Tonga, all of which have their own militaries.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa (far left) and the prime minister of Samoa, Fiame Naomi Mataafa (far right), meet in Apia, the capital of Samoa, on Feb. 10.
COMMENTARY
Feb 21, 2024
Japan plays a game of Pacific islands geopolitical chess
The influx of Chinese investment and activities have introduced risk for some Pacific island nations, moves which Japan cannot ignore.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa speaks during a ministerial meeting with the 18 members of the Pacific Islands Forum held in Suva, Fiji, on Monday.
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 12, 2024
Japan and Pacific Islands oppose change of status quo amid China clout
The leaders met to lay the groundwork for the 10th Pacific Islands Leaders Meeting scheduled in July in Tokyo.
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa attends a news conference in Helsinki on Jan. 9.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 20, 2024
Japan's top diplomat eyes Fiji trip for Pacific island talks next month
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is expected to highlight the importance of a free and open Indo-Pacific, in an effort to counter China's expanding clout in the region.
Fiji can credit its historic Pool C win over Australia on Sunday to significant investment by World Rugby as well as the inclusion of a local team in the Super Rugby Pacific competition.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 20, 2023
Fiji shows the way, but it is unlikely many others will follow
More investment and structural changes will be needed before rugby union's minnows can regularly challenge the sport's leading nations.
Pacific Island Forum Secretary General Henry Puna
WORLD / Politics
Sep 19, 2023
Pacific island nations to hold second summit with Biden next week
Henry Puna of the Pacific Islands Forum said the region had gone from a period of neglect to one of strategic interest, competition and "manipulation."
Fiji's Tevita Ikanivere celebrates after his team's win over Australia at the Rugby World Cup in Saint-Etienne, France, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 18, 2023
Fiji beats Australia for first time in 69 years in World Cup upset
Fiji kept its quarterfinal hopes alive with a 22-15 win over Australia
South Africa's Franco Mostert (top) attempts to tackle Scotland fullback Oliver Smith during their match at the Rugby World Cup in Marseille, France, on Sunday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Sep 11, 2023
South Africa and Wales make winning starts at Rugby World Cup
The Springboks defeated Scotland, while Wales had to hold off a late rally by Fiji.
Japan's Jone Naikabula (right) tackles Fiji's Meli Derenalagi during a friendly international test at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground in Tokyo on Saturday.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 6, 2023
Fourteen-man Brave Blossoms go down to Fiji
Despite never giving up on the pitch, the Brave Blossoms once again paid the penalty for indiscipline and poor tackle technique.
Japan will face Fiji on Saturday in its final home game before heading to France for the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
MORE SPORTS / Rugby
Aug 4, 2023
Brave Blossoms looking for confidence boost before Rugby World Cup
"From a coach's point of view, having no fear when they play is when Japan plays best," Japan assistant coach Tony Brown said.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Apr 3, 2023
Reimagining global development
With the global economy teetering on the edge of a financial crisis, it is time for emerging-market and developing economies to revise their development strategies.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jan 20, 2023
Graves sink, fisheries shrink as climate change hits Fiji
Togoru is one of dozens of coastal villages in the Pacific archipelago now confronting the reality of climate change.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 13, 2022
Pacific looks to international court for help on climate
Vanuatu is spearheading a campaign to ask the Hague-based tribunal 'to protect the rights of present and future generations against the effects of climate change.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2022
Why China is miles ahead in a Pacific race for influence
To many observers, the South Pacific today reveals what American decline looks like. Even as U.S. officials have tried to step up their game, they are still far behind.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 30, 2022
China and Pacific island nations unable to reach consensus on security pact
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday urged the Pacific region not to be 'too anxious' about his country's aims after a meeting in Fiji with his counterparts from 10 island nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 28, 2022
Japan's top envoy to seek cooperation on response to Russia during visit to Central Asia
Hayashi will first take a five-day trip through Monday, visiting Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Mongolia. Later next week, he will leave for a three-day tour of Fiji and Palau.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 7, 2022
Blinken aims to reaffirm U.S. focus on Asia with Pacific trip
The U.S. secretary of state is due to depart on Monday for Australia, Fiji and Hawaii for meetings with key allies and to reaffirm a commitment to push back against Chinese 'coercion.'
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Feb 5, 2022
Blinken to visit Asia to emphasize commitment despite Ukraine crisis
The trip comes amid mounting crisis over Ukraine, and policy analysts say the aim is to show the Indo-Pacific region support and that China remains Washington's top priority.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Jan 27, 2022
China and U.S. vying for influence over Pacific Island countries
At the same time as fighting against Washington for power in the region, Beijing has undertaken a campaign of winning over Taipei's allies.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jul 28, 2021
Rugby's missed opportunity in Tokyo: From a packed house in 2019 to empty stands in 2021
Almost two years and a pandemic later, Tokyo Stadium sat empty for the finals of the OIympic rugby sevens match between New Zealand and defending champions Fiji.

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