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Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 4, 2017
New foreign minister wants to be own man, sees no need to renegotiate 2015 'comfort women' agreement
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Taro Kono on Friday sought to differentiate himself from his more famous father, who is known for issuing the Kono statement — the government’s historic 1993 apology to the mostly Asian “comfort women” coerced into providing sex for the Imperial Japanese Army...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 4, 2017
Air France widens North Korea no-fly zone after ICBM miss
Air France-KLM has expanded its no-fly zone over North Korea after one of its jets flew past the location where an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) splashed down 10 minutes later, an airline spokesman said on Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 3, 2017
Duterte calls North Korea's Kim a fool playing with dangerous toys
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday described North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a "fool" and a "son of a bitch," just days before Manila hosts an international meeting certain to address Pyongyang's long-range missile tests.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / ANALYSIS
Aug 2, 2017
Tillerson rules out North Korea strikes, regime change, but mixed messages plague U.S. policy
U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Tuesday that Washington is not seeking regime change in North Korea and would be open to dialogue, a stance seemingly at odds with President Donald Trump and officials in the administration.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 1, 2017
East Asia's challenge: resisting hyper-nationalism
Overcoming nationalistic barriers is more urgent than ever for pro-Western Asian countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 1, 2017
NHK video casts doubt on North Korean ICBM re-entry capabilities and effectiveness
Video captured Friday of North Korea's latest test of a powerful long-range missile appears to show the weapon's re-entry vehicle "breaking up" over waters just off Hokkaido — a possible sign that the nuclear-armed country has yet to master technology critical to the warhead's survival when returning...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 1, 2017
Envoy throws ball back to Trump, says U.S. and North Korea are key to peace on peninsula, not China
China hit back on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted he was "very disappointed" in China following North Korea's latest missile test, saying the problem did not arise in China and that all sides need to work for a solution.
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 31, 2017
Abe, Trump agree to take more action against North Korea
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Donald Trump agree to take unspecified “further actions” against North Korea following its second ICBM test.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jul 31, 2017
Samurai Japan taps Inaba to lead Tokyo 2020 tilt
Atsunori Inaba hadn't even been officially unveiled as the next Samurai Japan manager for 10 minutes when NPB commissioner Katsuhiko Kumazaki told him he carried the hopes and dreams of the public into the upcoming Tokyo Olympics in 2020 and World Baseball Classic in 2021. Samurai Japan Strengthening...
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Jul 31, 2017
Haley: China aware it must act as U.S. is 'done talking about North Korea'
The United States is "done talking about North Korea" and China is aware it must act, U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said on Sunday after North Korea fired its second long-range missile this month and amid a push by Washington to impose stronger U.N. sanctions on Pyongyang.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 31, 2017
U.S. holds successful THAAD anti-missile test in bid to reassure Asian allies nervous over North Korea
The U.S. has conducted a successful test of its Terminal High-Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system, intercepting a medium-range target ballistic missile for its 15th success in 15 tries, the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) said.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jul 30, 2017
North Korea hints at fresh military provocation if U.S. imposes new sanctions
North Korea said Sunday that its latest long-range missile test was a "stern warning" to the U.S. over Washington's bolstered sanctions push and said it would respond with a "resolute act of justice" if provoked militarily.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
End of U.S. de minimis exemption causes headaches for some businesses in Japan
Proxy-shopping services — companies that ship Japanese products ranging from cosmetics and snacks to limited-edition stationery on behalf of customers abroad — are already feeling the impact of the U.S. suspending de minimis exemptions.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
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.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.

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