National May 11, 2022
Japanese PM asked German leader for help in removing 'comfort women' statue
The request was made when Kishida and Scholz met in Tokyo in late April, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
National Apr 29, 2022
Germany's Scholz visits ally Japan, not China, on first Asian trip
Kishida and Scholz firmed up their countries' ties during a meeting in Tokyo and agreed to cooperate on challenges posed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
National Apr 22, 2022
Germany's Scholz to visit Japan next week for talks with Kishida
Russia's invasion of Ukraine and China's growing influence are expected to top the agenda.
National Apr 8, 2022
Germany's Scholz planning to visit Japan for talks on Ukraine war
Scholz is expected to seek deeper cooperation with Tokyo on their response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, as well as on the Indo-Pacific region.
National Dec 15, 2021
Kishida agrees with new German chancellor to expand defense cooperation
Kishida told Olaf Scholz that Japan has put emphasis on its relationship with Germany as the two countries share basic values such as democracy.
National 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.
National Nov 5, 2021
The vessel has been conducting joint exercises with the Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo.
National Aug 12, 2021
German frigate to make port call at Tokyo in November, minister says
The Bayern is also scheduled to visit Vietnam and other ports in the region during its seven-month mission.
National Jun 13, 2021
The leaders of the two countries also affirmed cooperation in tackling the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and other issues.
National Apr 14, 2021
Japan and Germany united on free Indo-Pacific in first 'two-plus-two'
During the talks, Japan proposed its Self-Defense Forces conduct joint drills with the German military, timed with Berlin's planned dispatch of a frigate to the region.
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 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.