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BUSINESS
Jan 27, 2017
Trump vows to include anti-currency manipulation clause in future trade pacts
The United States plans to insert a clause against currency manipulation in all future bilateral trade deals, President Trump says, highlighting his opposition to the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
BUSINESS
Jan 23, 2017
Japan high on post-Brexit Britain's FTA priority list: new envoy
The close relationship between London and Tokyo will put Japan high on Britain's list for negotiating new bilateral trade deals after it leaves the European Union, Britain's new ambassador to Japan said Monday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 20, 2016
Kishida says Japan and EU will aim for agreement on free trade pact in 2017
Japan and the European Union now aim to reach a broad agreement on a bilateral free trade pact in 2017, Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida said, dropping their plan to strike a deal before the end of this year.
BUSINESS
Dec 9, 2016
Diet ratifies TPP but trade deal remains dead in the water without U.S.
Chances of the deal taking effect are considered slim, as Donald Trump has vowed to withdraw after being sworn in.u2028
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 15, 2016
Abe warns TPP impasse would shift focus to China-inclusive trade pact
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that roadblocks to implementation of the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could shift attention to another envisioned regional free trade pact that includes China, but not the United States.
BUSINESS
Jul 15, 2016
Abe, top EU officials agree to accelerate free trade talks
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and the European Union's top officials agreed Friday to accelerate negotiations for a free trade deal to reach a broad agreement as soon as possible this year, a Japanese official said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 14, 2016
Japan, Mongolia agree to boost economic ties
The top leaders of Japan and Mongolia agreed Thursday to boost economic ties by taking full advantage of a new bilateral trade deal.
BUSINESS
May 12, 2016
EU asks Japan to open up procurement market in regional cities
The European Union has asked Japan to open up its market for goods and services procurement in municipalities with a population of 100,000 or more as the two economic powers work toward signing a free trade agreement, EU documents and sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 4, 2016
Japan, EU leaders agree to accelerate free trade talks
Abe and European Union leaders agree to expedite negotiations for a free trade deal to reach an accord by year's end.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 13, 2016
Abe ready to set aside TPP ratification for now to preserve standing in polls
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe instructs the ruling coalition not to “forcibly” proceed with TPP deliberations for fear of a voter backlash.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Apr 5, 2016
Japanese lawmakers lock horns over TPP
Kicking off Diet deliberations on ratifying the pact, the ruling and opposition parties lock horns over the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade agreement.
BUSINESS
Mar 10, 2016
Pacific trade deal cannot be renegotiated, says senior Japanese official
A senior Japanese trade negotiator said on Wednesday that it would be impossible to renegotiate a sweeping Pacific trade agreement, as some U.S. presidential candidates have proposed, without destroying it.
BUSINESS
Mar 5, 2016
EU may downgrade summit with Japan as trade talks stall
The annual high-level conference between Japan and the European Union could be downgraded to an informal dialogue, as the bloc is frustrated at the slow progress of free-trade talks between the two sides, sources close to the matter said Saturday.
BUSINESS
Dec 18, 2015
EU pushes Japan to reach FTA in 2016 or else face renewed skepticism
Japan should aim to reach a free-trade agreement with the European Union next year or risk undermining EU interest in a deal, the 28-nation bloc's chief negotiator warned.
BUSINESS
Dec 14, 2015
Japan, China, South Korea kick off trilateral free trade talks
Senior officials from Japan, China and South Korea began talks Monday on a three-way free trade pact following an agreement by the nations' leaders to seek an early conclusion of such a deal.
BUSINESS
Dec 10, 2015
Japan offers broader railway access in trade talks with EU
Japan has offered European companies broader access to its railway market in ongoing free trade talks with the European Union, sources familiar with the negotiations said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 26, 2015
Negotiator says EU would remove auto tariffs if Japan opens farm market
The European Union will abolish its tariffs on automobiles only if Japan liberalizes its agricultural sector under a free trade agreement currently being negotiated, EU Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstrom has said.
BUSINESS
Nov 12, 2015
LDP to offer farmers revenue insurance to cushion TPP impact
It will be among measures to be decided on or around Nov. 25 to support Japan's agricultural sector, help cultivate new markets and promote innovation.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2015
Japan, Netherlands share concern about tensions in East and South China seas
Japan and the Netherlands have issued a joint statement containing veiled criticism of China's construction of artificial islands in disputed waters in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 7, 2015
Dutch PM seeks ambitious EU-Japan FTA that is not a copy of TPP
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte called for an ambitious free trade agreement between the European Union and Japan, saying before his first visit to the Asian country from Monday that the trade deal should not be a copy of the Trans-Pacific Partnership recently concluded by the United States, Japan and...
America wasn’t made for walking, and it’s killing them
A 2010 study found that U.S. adults averaged 5,117 steps daily and that this was lower than the averages found in similar studies in Switzerland, western Australia and Japan.
Rare sequel to 'My Neighbor Totoro' to play at Cannes
A screening of "Mei and the Baby Cat Bus," which is being billed as a "mini-sequel" to the Studio Ghibli classic "My Neighbor Totoro," is set to take place at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.
Japanese stripper bids to have her porn movies taken off internet
Plaintiff Miyuki Ariga (left) speaks at a news conference along with her lawyer, Yoshitomo Morohashi, after filing a lawsuit at the Tokyo District Court on Monday.
Saudi crown prince seeks soft power in game hub Japan
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, last July.
Japan survey finds 30% of student interns experience sexual harassment
The proportion of recent graduates in Japan who have worked as interns have experienced sexual harassment during their internship was 30.1%, according to a labor ministry survey, up 4.6 percentage points from the previous survey in fiscal 2020.
Seoul's eclectic Art OnO shines light on Japan's artists and galleries
Art OnO, which took place from April 19 to 21 in Seoul, featured a modest number of 36 participating galleries from 15 countries.
Want to be a voice actor? Stay 'true to the character'
SungWon Cho is a veteran with more than 10 years of experience portraying characters in anime, cartoons and video games.
Local theater in Japan is more than a hobby — it’s a community
Japan Times contributor Laura Pollacco (front right) was offered the role of one of her all-time favorite heroines, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bennet, in the Tokyo International Players’ production of “Pride and Prejudice.”
Can AI-generated inventions be patented? A Tokyo court says no.
The Tokyo court's ruling comes amid ongoing debates on how to regulate generative AI and is part of a transnational class action lawsuit.
Massimo Bottura: 'The Japanese let ingredients express themselves'
Italian chef and restaurateur Massimo Bottura is increasingly focusing on passing on his knowledge to chefs such as Antonio Iacoviello.

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

Things may look perfect to the outside world, but today's mom is fine with some imperfection at home.
How 'Reiwa moms' are reshaping motherhood in Japan
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