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COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 7, 2016
A Russian deal with Japan finally may be possible
Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be more open than ever to a compromise with Japan that would end the two countries' post-World War II territorial dispute.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 2, 2016
Tokyo returns to two-track approach over isle row with Russia
An approach to seek the initial return of two of four disputed islands that are administered by Russia but claimed by Japan has re-emerged in Tokyo as the government tries to advance talks over the decades-old territorial row, bilateral diplomatic sources said Thursday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan / SENTAKU MAGAZINE
Aug 23, 2016
Why Abe's diplomacy with Putin will come up short
Prime Minister Abe should realize that Russian President Vladimir Putin is in no position to make concessions on the disputed Northern Territories.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Aug 13, 2016
Japan spikers lose again
The Japan women's volleyball team suffered a third defeat in four matches at the Rio Olympics on Friday, this time losing 3-0 to Russia and putting its bid for a place in the quarterfinals in jeopardy.
JAPAN / Politics
May 20, 2016
Putin may visit in December, meet Abe in Yamaguchi
Russian President Vladimir Putin may visit Japan at the end of the year, with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's home prefecture of Yamaguchi possibly the venue for talks between the Russian and Japanese leaders, several sources linked to Japan-Russia relations said Thursday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jan 26, 2016
Pyongyang's nuclear test leads Moscow to pivot east
Russia's break from North Korea in the wake of its latest nuclear test should be viewed as a tactical, short-term decision aimed at improving relations with Japan and bolstering its international reputation as a diplomatic arbiter.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 1, 2015
Abe's diplomacy with Putin
Japan must place top priority on its national interests in pursuing diplomacy with Russia rather than following the United States' lead.
JAPAN
Jun 9, 2015
Russia orders quicker buildup of military facilities in isles off Hokkaido
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Monday ordered the speeding up of construction of military and civilian infrastructure on a chain of islands in the Pacific Ocean where Moscow and Tokyo have rival territorial claims.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 14, 2015
Japan, South Korea, U.S. to meet over North Korea issues: sources
Senior diplomats from Japan, South Korea and the United States plan to meet in Tokyo to work on resuming long-stalled six-party talks on North Korea's nuclear weapons program, sources say.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 26, 2014
Japan sees increasingly dim views over Putin's visit in fall
With the U.S. and Europe slapping Russia with sanctions, Japan is increasingly unsure if President Vladimir Putin will visit this fall for talks on a long-running isle dispute.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 25, 2014
Tokyo seen weighing more sanctions against Russia over jet crash in Ukraine
The government said Thursday it will consider imposing additional sanctions against Russia following the downing of a Malaysia Airlines passenger plane in an area of Ukraine controlled by pro-Russian separatists, a government source said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Mar 19, 2014
Initially cautious, Abe takes hard line with Russia
In the government's sharpest terms yet, Prime Minister Shinu00adzo Abe and other officials “condemn” Moscow for its attempted annexation of Crimea and promise further economic sanctions.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 15, 2014
Russia ties deepening over energy and security
Just 160 km from the northern tip of Hokkaido, Sakhalin is a desolate island that has long been ignored by world powers. Remnants of Japanese shrines are reminders that the island was governed by Imperial Japan until the end of World War II.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 20, 2013
Russia spikers dominate Japan in FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup
Coming off a disappointing loss against the Italians on the opening day of the 2013 FIVB Men's Grand Champions Cup, Russia looked for a better effort against host Japan.
Japan Times
MORE SPORTS
Nov 12, 2013
Ishii guides Japan volleyball squad to four-set triumph over Russia
Yuki Ishii's match-high 22 points led host Japan to a four-set victory (25-20, 26-28, 25-16, 26-24) over Russia at the World Grand Champions Cup on Tuesday night.

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