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Japanese PM asked German leader for help in removing 'comfort women' statue

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.

Germany's Scholz visits ally Japan, not China, on first Asian trip

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.

Germany's Scholz to visit Japan next week for talks with Kishida

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.

Germany's Scholz planning to visit Japan for talks on Ukraine war

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.

Kishida agrees with new German chancellor to expand defense cooperation

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.

Japan and Australia vow to step up 'Quad' cooperation amid China tensions

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.

Japan's defense chief inspects German Navy frigate Bayern

National Nov 5, 2021

Japan's defense chief inspects German Navy frigate Bayern

The vessel has been conducting joint exercises with the Maritime Self-Defense Force in the Pacific Ocean south of Tokyo.

German frigate to make port call at Tokyo in November, minister says

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.

Japan welcomes German and French commitment to Indo-Pacific

National 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 and Germany united on free Indo-Pacific in first 'two-plus-two'

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.

Berlin allows 'comfort women' statue to remain for time being

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.

Japan and Germany agree to cooperate over COVID-19 vaccine development

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.

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