75 years on, remains of million Japanese war dead still missing
Only about half are considered retrievable, the rest lost in the sea or buried in areas that can't be reached because of fighting or security or political reasons.
Ex-PM Mori meets Taiwan president before paying tribute to Lee Teng-hui
While not being designated as a special envoy for Japan or of Abe, Mori would "effectively act on behalf of the premier," a lawmaker from Abe's party said.
The Diet member leading the trip said Mori will not go as a special envoy of the government but will "effectively act on behalf of the premier."
Abe mourns Taiwan's Lee Teng-hui, who fostered ties with Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday offered words of condolence for former Taiwan President Lee Teng-hui who died the previous day at age 97, praising him for fostering relations with Japan. "President Lee Teng-hui made great contributions to enhancing friendly ties between Japan and Taiwan," ...
Ishigaki renames area containing Senkaku Islands, prompting backlash fears
The Ishigaki Municipal Assembly on Monday renamed an administrative area that includes a group of disputed islands in the East China Sea, in a move likely to trigger a strong reaction from Taiwan and China, which both claim the uninhabited islands as their own. The ...
Japan seeks deeper ties with Taiwan as Tsai Ing-wen begins second term
Taiwan is an "important partner and precious friend" who shares basic values with Japan, said Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga.
As of Monday, Taiwan had 440 confirmed coronavirus cases with seven deaths.
A donation ceremony was held Tuesday for tree seedlings that a Taiwan nongovernmental organization is sending to Japan as gifts to celebrate the enthronement last year of Emperor Naruhito. Among them are trees planted by Emperor Hirohito, who is posthumously called Emperor Showa, when he ...
Fears are growing in Taipei that Japan might agree with Beijing on a new political document effectively expressing its support for China’s strategy toward what it regards as a wayward province.
Tsai Ing-wen's electoral secret weapon: pro-Japanese youths
In Taiwan's presidential election Saturday, young people, who are favorably disposed toward Japan, may have been one of the major contributors to the re-election of incumbent Tsai Ing-wen. They are enthusiastic about Japanese pop culture such as anime, comic books, music and TV dramas. Moreover, ...
Cross-party group of Japan lawmakers looks to increase security cooperation with U.S. and Taiwan
A group of lawmakers is looking to ramp up security cooperation with the United States and Taiwan in a bid to counter China's military buildup and growing assertiveness in the region, according to sources familiar with the plan. The cross-party group, headed by Keiji Furuya ...
How a Chinese invasion of Taiwan could destabilize Japan
Is Tokyo prepared to deal with the flood of Taiwanese who would seek refuge in Japan if a cross-strait conflict broke out?
