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FRANCE JAPAN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 2, 2022
Japan and France vow to closely cooperate on Ukraine and Indo-Pacific
Kishida told Macron during their phone talks that he attaches great importance to Japanese-French cooperation in safeguarding the rules-based international order.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 2, 2022
Kishida and Macron agree on need for 'strong' sanctions on Russia
During roughly 25-minute phone talks, Kishida and Macron shared the view that Russia's use of force to unilaterally change the status quo clearly violates international law.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2022
Japan and France agree to beef up cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
The four ministers shared 'serious concerns' over the state of affairs in the East and South China seas, in a veiled reference to China's growing assertiveness.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2022
Japanese and French ministers to hold security talks on Thursday
The countries had initially planned to hold an in-person 'two-plus-two' meeting in Japan by the end of 2021 but put it off due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 15, 2022
Japan and France to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks later this month
The talks — the first since 2019 — are expected to focus on China's assertive territorial claims in the East and South China seas and North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 12, 2021
Japan and Australia vow to step up 'Quad' cooperation amid China tensions
In a Group of Seven meeting in England, Japan and Australia's foreign ministers agreed to elevate the two countries' 'special strategic partnership' to a higher level.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 16, 2021
Kishida and Macron agree to bolster Japan-France ties in phone talks
Macron congratulated Kishida on his Oct. 4 inauguration and welcomed Japan's additional pledges to help the world come closer to zero carbon emissions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2021
Japan welcomes German and French commitment to Indo-Pacific
The leaders of the two countries also affirmed cooperation in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 23, 2021
GSDF to hold drills with U.S. Marines and French army from May 11
The first large-scale exercise in Japan involving ground troops from the three countries comes as Tokyo seeks to deepen defense cooperation beyond the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 6, 2020
Japanese and French leaders affirm cooperation on COVID-19 crisis
In their first talks since Suga took office, it said the Japanese leader and Macron affirmed their cooperation in achieving a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 2, 2020
Japan and France agree to cooperate on COVID-19 and maritime security
Tokyo has been looking to coordinate with European partners over steps against China's rising assertiveness in the South and East China seas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jan 16, 2020
Macron says he repeatedly told Abe that Ghosn's treatment wasn't good enough
The French president felt the conditions of Carlos Ghosn's detention and interrogation by Tokyo prosecutors were substandard.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 26, 2019
After talks in Tokyo, Abe and Macron issue five-year plan for cooperation
Japan and France agreed Wednesday to step up cooperation in the field of maritime security, issuing a five-year road map for a partnership that also covers issues ranging from global trade to climate change.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 24, 2019
Abe and Macron agree to coordinate ahead of G20, while tiptoeing around Ghosn and Nissan
Prime Minister Abe and French President Macron agreed in Paris to coordinate closely in addressing global economic, trade and environmental issues before Japan hosts the G20 summit in June.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2019
Carlos Ghosn's Japan legal team optimistic that Tokyo court will grant ex-Nissan chief bail this time
A decision on the third request for provisional freedom is expected in the next few days.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jan 28, 2019
France's Macron tells Shinzo Abe he feels Ghosn's detention in Japan is 'too long and too hard'
It's the French president's strongest comments yet on the auto industry scandal.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jan 26, 2019
Abe and Macron call for smooth Nissan-Renault cooperation
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and French President Emmanuel Macron have expressed hope that a management change at Renault SA will work to facilitate cooperation between the French automaker and its Japanese partner, Nissan Motor Co.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 12, 2019
Japan and France agree to hold new maritime dialogue by year-end
The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and France affirmed on Friday the launch of a new bilateral framework to discuss maritime security and environmental issues amid China's growing assertiveness, with the first meeting likely to be held by the end of the year.
JAPAN / Politics
Dec 28, 2018
Japan and France to hold security talks next month in France
Japan and France will hold talks involving their foreign and defense ministers in France on Jan. 11 to deepen bilateral defense cooperation, the Japanese government said Friday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 8, 2018
Crown Prince Naruhito arrives in Lyon to mark 160th anniversary of Japan-France diplomatic ties
Crown Prince Naruhito arrived in the southeastern French city of Lyon on Friday for his first official visit to France to commemorate the 160th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the countries.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
In Japan, regional revitalization fails to halt population decline
Sakiyama elementary school in Tamba, Hyogo Prefecture, in March .Over the past decade, the government has directed efforts toward policies designed to give young people incentives to base themselves in rural areas.
Number of homeless in Japan hits record low
Homeless people sleep on the street in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward in August 2021.
Ukraine is far from doomed
When comparing Ukraine’s military situation in 2024 to Europe’s in 1941, Russia’s defeat seems entirely possible.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Tokyo's Koto Ward by-election a race unlike any other
Natsumi Sakai, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s candidate and one of four female candidates running in the by-election, touts her experience as a cancer survivor and midwife as having prepared her to tackle issues that women currently face.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Casa del Cibo: A thriving jewel born from Tohoku’s harsh past
When chef Ryohei Ikemi moved to Hachinohe, Aomori Prefecture, and opened Casa del Cibo in 2011, it was the first proper Italian restaurant in the city.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

Longform

Later this month, author Shogo Imamura will open Honmaru, a bookstore that allows other businesses to rent its shelves. It's part of a wave of ideas Japanese booksellers are trying to compete with online spaces.
The story isn't over for Japan's bookstores
By Alex K.T. Martin

SUSTAINABLE JAPAN

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