Japan praises Cambodian leader Hun Sen’s visit to Myanmar as bringing ‘progress’
While Japan has called on the junta to stop the violence and restore democracy, it wants to remain close to Myanmar as part of a strategy of countering China’s influence.
70% of Japanese firms to keep or expand business in Myanmar even after coup
A JETRO survey found 52.3% of businesses will maintain their current levels of operations in Myanmar and 13.5% will expand them, while 6.7% will withdraw from the country.
Human Rights Watch calls on Japan to suspend military exchange with Myanmar
The exchange program for cadets from foreign countries provides the same courses that Japanese cadets take, including a broad range of military training.
Japan business lobbyist backs Myanmar coup and urges investment
A Japanese former politician who campaigned to bring billions of dollars of investment from some of Japan’s top companies to Myanmar has urged Tokyo to endorse its military regime.
Myanmar shadow government seeks help from Japan lawmakers for recognition
Japan is unlikely to recognize the pro-democracy parallel government or the military, known as the Tatmadaw, although Tokyo seeks to preserve relations with the military in power.
Japan vows full support for ASEAN's Myanmar envoy to resolve crisis
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Wednesday pledged Tokyo's full support for Erywan Yusof, ASEAN's special envoy to Myanmar.
Japan delays issuing visas for military-backed Myanmar diplomats
Japan has delayed the issuing of visas for two Myanmar military-appointed diplomats the junta seeks to send to Tokyo in place of two it fired in March, according to government sources.
Japanese firms worry about business impact as Myanmar unrest grows
Many of the more than 400 Japanese companies with local operations in the country have taken steps such as putting business plans on hold.
Asylum-seeking Myanmar soccer player to join Japanese club as trainee
Pyae Lyan Aung will join YSCC Yokohama, currently in the J. League's third division, as a trainee following the approval of a six-month visa earlier in the month.
University of Tokyo to host forum on ways to help crisis-hit Myanmar people
The forum will propose universities and other institutions accept Myanmar people who are unable to return home as students, faculty staff or researchers so that they can stay in Japan.
Japan urges Myanmar to prevent repeat of raids on embassy and aid staff
Chief Cabinet Secretary Katsunobu Kato said the security forces' actions "risked the safety of the Japanese nationals" and violated the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.
Firm led by former Japan minister in joint venture linked with Myanmar military
With the ministry and the Southeast Asian country's ruling military acting as one body, there are concerns such business projects may become sources of income for the junta.
