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Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 27, 2017
Chinese jets involved in another 'unsafe' intercept of U.S. reconnaissance plane, Pentagon says
For the second time in a week, a U.S. military plane has been intercepted by Chinese fighter jets in an "unprofessional" and "unsafe" manner, the Pentagon said Saturday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 25, 2017
In first under Trump, U.S. warship sails near China-claimed man-made island in South China Sea
Beijing has protested after the U.S. Navy reportedly sailed within 12 nautical miles (22 km) of one of China's man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea — the first so-called freedom of navigation patrol under the administration of President Donald Trump.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 24, 2017
Trump slams North Korean leader as 'madman with nuclear weapons' in call with Philippines' Duterte
U.S. President Donald Trump labeled North Korean leader Kim Jong Un a "madman with nuclear weapons" — just days before he said he would be "honored" to meet him — during a telephone call with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, a report said Wednesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 24, 2017
North Korea, if left unchecked, on 'inevitable' path to nuclear ICBM: U.S. general
North Korea, if left unchecked, is on an "inevitable" path to obtaining a nuclear-armed missile capable of striking the United States, Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart told a Senate hearing on Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 23, 2017
South Korea fires at suspected drone at border with North amid missile crisis
South Korea's military fired warning shots at a suspected drone from North Korea on Tuesday amid tension over Pyongyang's latest missile test which drew international condemnation and a warning from China.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 23, 2017
The Izumo deployment: Japan's hat in the ring
The maiden overseas deployment of Japan's Izumo helicopter destroyer is a clear signal that the waters in the Indo-Pacific region are heating up.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
May 23, 2017
South Korean 'swordsman' leads prosecution against impeached ex-leader Park
A high-flying prosecutor, who was demoted under impeached former president Park Geun-hye, is overseeing the case against her as Park made her first appearance in court on Tuesday to face criminal charges over the corruption scandal that ousted her.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 22, 2017
Geography and the coming Sino-American war at sea
Geography and geopolitics will determine the course of any U.S.-China war. China is at a disadvantage on both counts.
ASIA PACIFIC
May 22, 2017
North Korea declares medium-range missile ready 'for action,' shows off apparent photos from space
North Korea said Monday that its test-firing a day earlier of a solid-fuel, medium-range missile capable of striking most of Japan was "perfect" and that the weapon was ready to be deployed "for action."
Japan Times
BUSINESS
May 22, 2017
Big South Korean firms keeping low profile ahead of Moon's reform quest
A South Korean retail giant has shelved controversial expansion plans, while a large bank made hundreds of contract jobs permanent after President Moon Jae-in took office vowing to reform the family-run conglomerates that dominate the economy.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 21, 2017
North Korea fires off medium-range missile in 'challenge to the world'
North Korea launches an apparent medium-range ballistic missile in what Prime Minister Shinzo Abe termed a “challenge to the world.”
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
May 21, 2017
South Korea's Moon names top ministers and security adviser
South Korea President Moon Jae-in named the finance minister, foreign minister and top security adviser for his new government on Sunday as it faces challenges nurturing economic recovery, soothing ties with China and dealing with North Korea.
JAPAN / View from Osaka
May 20, 2017
For better relations, Tokyo should use Korean residents to open diplomatic channels with new South Korean government
Since the beginning of the year, Japan's official relations with the Korean Peninsula have gone from bad to worse. Not a day goes by without a report about North Korea's latest provocation. Journalists, politicians, and pundits deliberate — one might say "geek out" — over whether the missile just...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 20, 2017
Duterte says China's Xi threatened war if Philippines drills for oil
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday that his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping had warned him there would be war if Manila tried to enforce an arbitration ruling and drill for oil in a disputed part of the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 19, 2017
Experts question wisdom, achievements of SDF South Sudan peacekeeping mission
With the Ground Self-Defense Force troops in South Sudan scheduled to arrive back in Japan on May 27, experts have called for the government to thoroughly review Japan's peacekeeping mission there amid debate over whether it was in line with the nation's principle of only sending troops to places with...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
May 19, 2017
China, ASEAN agree on code of conduct framework for disputed South China Sea
China and Southeast Asian countries agreed on Thursday to a framework for a long-mooted code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea, China's foreign ministry said, as both sides step up efforts to ease tension in the strategic waterway.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 18, 2017
Pacific Command chief visits Yonaguni radar outpost, reasserts freedom of navigation in South China Sea
The head of the U.S. Pacific Command has visited for the first time a key Ground Self-Defense Force listening post just 150 km (90 miles) south of the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
Bank of Japan to start unloading ETFs in surprise move that rattles market
BOJ Gov. Kazuo Ueda said it would take a century for the bank to sell all its ETFs at the pace proposed.
Japan may see its first female PM despite limited progress on gender gap
Hard-line conservative lawmaker Sanae Takaichi has consistently been a public favorite in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election scheduled for Oct. 4.
Boom in business class travel from Japan fuels airlines profits
A business class suite of an Airbus SE A350-1000 aircraft operated by Japan Airlines is seen during a media preview at the company's hangar at Tokyo's Haneda Airport in January last year.
40 years after Plaza Accord, Japan still at mercy of forex swings
The Plaza Hotel in New York, where finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the Group of Five countries met and struck the Plaza Accord on Sept. 22, 1985.
Anime’s ‘Demon Slayer’ hit is a watershed for Japan
Channing Tatum, one of the English-language voice actors, and others attend the premiere of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle” at the TCL Chinese 6 Theater in Los Angeles on Sept. 9. Japanese anime has surged from niche fandom to global box-office powerhouse with the latest “Demon Slayer” installment.
Behold the glory of Japan’s fruit boxes
Otherwise common sights in Japan's supermarkets, the country's fruit and veggie boxes can hide surprising symbols of local pride.
YouTuber Gigguk shifts from talking anime to making anime
The process of making “Baan” was personal and enlightening for Maneetapho, who spent years talking about anime on his YouTube channel and podcast before making the jump to becoming an anime creator himself.
How Yuki Joseph Nakajima turned failures into breakout success at Tokyo worlds
Yuki Joseph Nakajima after finishing sixth in the men's 400-meter final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Thursday.
Robot tour guides in Tokyo offer way for those with disabilities to work
Tours are being offered in Tokyo using a shoulder-mounted robot equipped with a camera, speaker and microphone. The robot twitches its wing-like arms, which it can fold together as if in prayer when visiting a temple.
World Athletics stars relish Tokyo atmosphere after COVID-hit Olympics
Organizers of the World Athletics Championships said over 500,000 tickets had been sold and that they are expecting to end the event in front of large crowds this weekend.

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