National Nov 10, 2020
Japan should brace for 'leaderless era' as U.S. turns inward, Suga adviser says
by Linda Sieg
Concerns about America's inward turn have simmered in Japan for years, intensifying in the face of China's growing military and economic assertiveness.
Business / Economy | FOCUS Nov 10, 2020
After unpredictable Trump, Biden may keep Japan in trade quagmire
by Noriyuki Suzuki
While Biden is seen as preferring a more multilateral approach to trade, experts warn that the U.S. is unlikely to return to the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Business Nov 9, 2020
Prospects dim for early U.S. return to TPP despite Biden win
Despite former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden's defeat of incumbent President Donald Trump in the presidential race, it appears increasingly unlikely that Washington will return to the Trans-Pacific Partnership anytime soon, as expected by Japan and others. During the presidential campaign, Biden did not mention ...
National Nov 9, 2020
For Okinawans, Biden offers little hope of shift on Futenma move
Some, however, say fears of spiraling U.S.-China tensions are likely to ease under the incoming administration.
National / Politics Nov 9, 2020
After sending congratulatory note, Suga ponders his approach to Biden
by Satoshi Sugiyama and Jesse Johnson
Moving from Trump’s impetuous style to a more conventional approach will be an abrupt change for Tokyo, which has grown accustomed to the president’s mercurial manner.
National Nov 8, 2020
Japanese opposition parties watch for possible policy changes by Biden
Opposition parties said Sunday they are closely monitoring possible changes in America's foreign policy that could be brought by Biden.
World / Politics Nov 8, 2020
World leaders, including Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga, rushed to congratulate U.S. President-elect Joe Biden, with many expressing hopes of unity and cooperation following four years of explosive Donald Trump diplomacy. While Trump refused to accept the results of the election, many world leaders made it ...
National / Politics Nov 4, 2020
Future direction of U.S.-Japan relationship in balance as election results stall
by Satoshi Sugiyama and Jesse Johnson
Tokyo mum as it watches Washington edge toward an electoral crisis that threatens to take American focus off of the region.
National / Politics Nov 3, 2020
Japan looks to past ties with Trump and Biden for glimpses of the future
by Eric Johnston
Tuesday's U.S. presidential election is being watched closely in Tokyo by those keen to anticipate its impact on the direction of bilateral relations in years to come.