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'Quad' countries arranging first meeting of leaders

National / Politics Feb 7, 2021

'Quad' countries arranging first meeting of leaders

The United States has already proposed to other countries the idea of holding an online meeting of the grouping's leaders, according to one source.

Japan ranked as seventh-biggest country for U.S. trade deficit in 2020

Business Feb 6, 2021

Japan ranked as seventh-biggest country for U.S. trade deficit in 2020

The U.S. deficit was down 19.9% from 2019, when Japan was the third-biggest deficit generator for Washington.

Ex-Obama aide Rahm Emanuel eyed for U.S. envoy to Japan or China

National / Politics Feb 2, 2021

Ex-Obama aide Rahm Emanuel eyed for U.S. envoy to Japan or China

U.S. President Joe Biden is considering nominating former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, who also served as White House chief of staff for former President Barack Obama, as ambassador to Japan or China, NBC News reported Monday. Biden plans to give Emanuel, 61, a key diplomatic ...

Mayor opposed to planned U.S. military drill site wins re-election

National Feb 1, 2021

Mayor opposed to planned U.S. military drill site wins re-election

The return of Shunsuke Yaita to Nishinoomote, Kagoshima Prefecture, could upset government plans to allow Mage Island to be used for U.S. military plane takeoff and landing exercises.

Japan proposes tentative one-year deal on cost-sharing for U.S. troops

National Jan 31, 2021

Japan proposes tentative one-year deal on cost-sharing for U.S. troops

With another round of negotiations set to take place this week, going forward Japan is looking to emphasize its contributions in new domains including outer space and cybersecurity.

'Japan’s Marine Corps': The nation's first responders for remote island defense

National | FYI Jan 28, 2021

'Japan’s Marine Corps': The nation's first responders for remote island defense

by Eric Johnston

The Amphibious Rapid Deployment Brigade was established in 2018 to respond to security situations that require faster mobilization of land, sea, and air forces.

Biden stresses commitment to defend Japan in first call with Suga

National / Politics Jan 28, 2021

Biden stresses commitment to defend Japan in first call with Suga

New U.S. president strikes note of reassurance after Trump tumult, but his mention of the Senkaku Islands is likely to stir anger in Beijing.

Motegi eyes U.S. visit in February to boost alliance amid China concerns

National / Politics Jan 27, 2021

Motegi eyes U.S. visit in February to boost alliance amid China concerns

Japan is eager to coordinate with Blinken, who has said he will work with U.S. partners to address China and vowed to review the entire approach toward North Korea.

Third time’s a charm? Japan gets another high-level U.S. commitment to defending Senkakus

National Jan 27, 2021

Third time’s a charm? Japan gets another high-level U.S. commitment to defending Senkakus

by Jesse Johnson

New U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was the third high-level U.S. official in a week to reaffirm that the islets fall under the U.S.-Japan security treaty.

GSDF and U.S. reached secret deal in 2015 to station amphibious unit in Okinawa

National Jan 25, 2021

GSDF and U.S. reached secret deal in 2015 to station amphibious unit in Okinawa

Although the plan has been suspended due to the impasse over the relocation of a U.S. air base in the prefecture, the GSDF hasn't given up on the idea, sources say.

New U.S. defense chief confirms Senkakus fall under security treaty

National / Politics Jan 24, 2021

New U.S. defense chief confirms Senkakus fall under security treaty

by Jesse Johnson

Tokyo likely to be encouraged by new U.S. defense chief's apparent embrace of Japan’s “Free and Open Indo-Pacific Strategy."

North Korea sees talks as way to advance nuclear program, top U.S. intel official says

Asia Pacific Jan 23, 2021

North Korea sees talks as way to advance nuclear program, top U.S. intel official says

Japanese officials say Tokyo does not approve of a phased approach to North Korea and will strengthen efforts to ask the U.S. to accept its position.

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