National Oct 14, 2020
Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being
The Mitte district in the German capital said it hopes to explore a plan for Japan and South Korea to reach a compromise on the display.
National Oct 1, 2020
Germany excludes Japanese P-1 from patrol aircraft candidates
Berlin said it lacked the necessary relationship with Japan to make purchasing the aircraft workable.
National Sep 7, 2020
Germany grows wary about Japan's participation in patrol plane project
The German government is increasingly cautious about allowing Japan to take part in a joint project with France to develop marine patrol aircraft, sources familiar with the matter said Monday. As part of its efforts to boost defense-related exports, Japan has been seeking to offer ...
National Jul 17, 2020
Japan and Germany agree to cooperate over COVID-19 vaccine development
Abe told Merkel that his country will contribute to the development and distribution of vaccines through the WHO's ACT-Accelerator.
National / Politics Feb 4, 2019
Abe and Merkel seek to take Japan-Germany ties to 'higher level' amid trade turmoil and Brexit
by Reiji Yoshida
Visit days after the Japan-EU trade pact took effect “sends a strong message on promotion of free trade” and strengthening economic ties, Abe said.
National / Politics Jan 25, 2019
German Chancellor Angela Merkel to visit Japan in early February
German Chancellor Angela Merkel will make a two-day visit to Japan early next month for talks with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, the Japanese government said Friday. During her visit from Feb. 4, Merkel is also expected to meet with Emperor Akihito, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide ...
Business Jul 25, 2018
Japan and Germany agree to promote free trade, rules-based order
Foreign Minister Kono and his German counterpart stress the importance of closer economic ties just days after Japan and the EU sign a free trade agreement.
Business / Economy Mar 20, 2017
Merkel, Abe use tech confab to show solidarity on free trade, knock U.S.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke up for free trade at a major technology fair, issuing jabs clearly pointed at an increasingly protectionist United States.
National / Politics Nov 15, 2016
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting German President Joachim Gauck have agreed to work together to maintain the international rule of law, apparently reflecting shared concerns over China's expansionary activities. Gauck told a joint news conference after meeting Abe on Monday that he is "watching ...
National / Politics Mar 9, 2015
Abe, Merkel agree to play strong international role, including on Ukraine
by Masaaki Kameda
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel pledged Monday to play a more active role in maintaining stability and prosperity in the international community, including finding a peaceful solution for the Ukrainian crisis. "As responsible global partners, the two countries have very ...