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Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 12, 2023
Despite lofty hopes, global spending on nukes continues to surge
The alarming development — 2022 was the third year in a row that spending rose — deals a serious blow to Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s vision of a world without nuclear weapons.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2023
Chinese navy ship enters Japanese waters near Kagoshima islands
The vessel was spotted crossing into Japanese waters southwest of Yakushima island.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 7, 2023
Chinese and Russian bombers jointly fly above waters near Japan
While Japan's airspace was not violated, the ministry conveyed its grave concerns to China and Russia through diplomatic channels, viewing the move as a clear show of force.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jun 6, 2023
U.S. and Chinese officials hold 'constructive' talks in Beijing
Diplomats from the two countries exchanged views on the bilateral relationship, Taiwan-related issues and other matters.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
Jun 4, 2023
China and U.S. trade barbs at Asian security meet despite growing calls for dialogue
Still, the conference saw a series of important speeches and sideline meetings that highlighted U.S. efforts to strengthen its security alliances in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 4, 2023
China’s defense chief slams U.S. military operations near his country's territory
Just hours after the U.S. criticized an 'unsafe' encounter with a Chinese navy ship, China's defense minister struck back, blaming such moves on 'hegemonic actions' by the United States.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2023
Japan defense chief calls for mix of deterrence and dialogue to head off conflict in Asia
Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada has called on the international community to ramp up efforts to prevent conflict and maintain peace and stability in the region.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2023
'Ukraine must not happen in Asia’: Defense ministers urge U.S.-China talks
Amid growing concerns over the possibility of a U.S.-China war, nearly 30 defense chiefs and top officials agreed on the need for better communication.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 3, 2023
U.S. defense chief says China talks 'essential' to curbing chance of conflict
As dangerously close U.S.-China military encounters rise, the U.S. defense secretary slammed China's unwillingness to meet and discuss improving crisis management mechanisms.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 31, 2023
U.S. military accuses China of 'aggressive' encounter over South China Sea
The U.S. said a Chinese fighter jet had flown directly in front of a U.S. reconnaissance plane — the latest in a series of close encounters between the two powers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 30, 2023
Japan and China to resume defense officers' mutual visits after four-year hiatus
The restart of the mutual visits between the Self-Defense Forces and the People's Liberation Army follows the end of China's strict COVID lockdowns.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 30, 2023
China spurns meeting with U.S. defense chief amid sanctions snag
China declined a U.S. request for the countries’ defense chiefs to meet this week, following concerns Beijing raised over sanctions Washington imposed on its top general.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / FOCUS
May 26, 2023
Winning without fighting? Why China is exploring 'cognitive warfare.'
The term refers to operations based on tech such as AI aimed at influencing the minds of adversaries, thereby creating a strategically favorable environment.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 17, 2023
China slaps comedy firm with $2 million fine over military joke
The incident has strongly divided the Chinese public over what sort of jokes are inappropriate as performances such as stand-up comedy become increasingly popular.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 11, 2023
South China Sea — not Taiwan — more likely spark of U.S.-China conflict, former Chinese colonel says
As close encounters at sea and in the air rise in the increasingly militarized region, accidents and miscalculations could have dire consequences.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
May 3, 2023
G7 turns to 'Global South' to counterbalance Russia and China
G7 nations are aiming to step up cooperation with emerging and developing countries to forge a united front on issues such as Beijing’s rising assertiveness and Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics / ANALYSIS
May 2, 2023
U.S. and Philippines reaffirm ‘ironclad’ alliance while eyeing cooperation with Japan
Joe Biden and Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed to new defense guidelines, while Washington also clarified that mutual defense obligations would cover the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 1, 2023
U.S. and Philippine leaders look to craft closer trilateral security ties with Japan
A summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could help pave the way for a reported tripartite defense framework with Tokyo.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Apr 30, 2023
U.S. expects business engagement and 'military enhancements' from Philippines summit
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is due in the U.S. for a four-day visit that is aimed at reaffirming the special relationship between Manila and Washington.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 29, 2023
In updated ocean policy, Japan slams Chinese and Russian military presence
Japan said in its new five-year ocean policy approved by the Cabinet on Friday that its 'national interests are under greater threat than ever.'
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Did Japan intervene to prop up the yen? Analysts think it did.
A man walks past an electronic board displaying the exchange rate for the yen against the U.S. dollar (right) in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Town to block view of Mount Fuji in response to overtourism
The town government of Fujikawaguchiko, Yamanashi Prefecture, decided to set up a 2.5-meter-high screen to prevent tourists from taking pictures of Mount Fuji looming behind a convenience store.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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