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YOSHIMASA HAYASHI

Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 28, 2021
Japan and U.S. eye 'two-plus-two' security talks in January
The security talks will be the first involving the defense and foreign ministers from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet, which was launched in October.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 25, 2021
Japan's foreign minister airs concerns over Russian military activity
The remarks came after Moscow and Beijing sent a flotilla of naval vessels around Japan and conducted a joint bomber patrol over nearby waters in recent weeks.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 24, 2021
Japan's foreign minister says no decision made yet on China visit
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has taken a cautious stance on the request for a visit as the two countries remain at odds over territorial and human rights issues.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 21, 2021
Japan's foreign minister invited to China by counterpart but no plan set
Yoshimasa Hayashi, who became Japan's top diplomat on Nov. 10, remained apart with his Chinese counterpart on territorial and human rights issues during recent phone talks.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 17, 2021
Japan and U.S. launch new trade initiative amid China's rise
The first series of meetings under the U.S.-Japan Partnership on Trade are expected early next year, with the initial areas of focus including 'third country concerns.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 13, 2021
Japan's new foreign minister and top U.S. diplomat agree on Kishida's visit to Washington
Yoshimasa Hayashi and Antony Blinken affirmed the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait during the talks, while seeking to hold a so-called two-plus-two meeting as early as possible.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 12, 2021
Japan’s new foreign minister isn’t a pro-China ‘panda hugger’
While we must see how Hayashi handles Japan's foreign policy in the months to come, one thing is certain, China should not be optimistic that Hayashi will be different from his predecessors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 11, 2021
New top envoy Yoshimasa Hayashi vows to defend universal values amid China rise
Hayashi also said he has decided to quit as the head of a cross-party parliamentary group promoting Japan-China friendship, after serving for about four years.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 10, 2021
Kishida's picks for top diplomat and rights adviser hint at striking balance on China
After just over a month in office, some experts say Kishida may be looking to moderate an increasingly hawkish approach to Tokyo's relationship with Beijing.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 9, 2021
Kishida's top diplomat pick highlights growing confidence
Kishida picking Yoshimasa Hayashi to be the foreign minister was a great choice for him. Had Hayashi and others not pushed Kishida, he may not have sought the country's top leadership job.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2021
Former Japan defense chief Gen Nakatani tapped for new human rights post
Nakatani's appointment as special adviser on human rights issues will address China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in its far-western Xinjiang region and pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2021
In backing Fumio Kishida, LDP opts for 'stable realist'
Criticized as bland and indecisive following his loss in the September 2020 LDP presidential race, Kishida is seen as having grown tougher and more passionate this time round.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Jul 3, 2021
Why politicians make the switch from Upper to Lower House
One almost never hears about a Lower House member trying to move to the Upper House, but movement the opposite direction has plenty of precedent.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 14, 2018
Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to attend bilateral student exchange event with Japan
In a sign of improving relations between Tokyo and Beijing, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang plans to attend a bilateral student exchange event with Japan later this month, sources close to diplomatic ties said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Apr 25, 2018
Japan's education minister apologizes after magazine reveals visit to a 'sexy yoga' studio using official car
Education minister Yoshimasa Hayashi apologized after a magazine reported he used an official car to visit a “yoga hostess club,” threatening to add further scandal to Abe's government.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 14, 2017
Vet school at center of Abe favoritism scandal gets final OK to open
The new veterinary school at the center of favoritism allegations leveled at Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has obtained formal approval to open in Ehime Prefecture, education minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said Tuesday.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2017
Seiko Noda tops list of biggest asset holders among new Abe Cabinet members
As of Aug. 3, when the revamped Cabinet was launched, Noda held u00a5191.93 million in assets, including those held by her family, according to government data.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / CABINET INTERVIEW 2017
Aug 10, 2017
New education chief looks to repair ministry's tarnished image
The new education minister says he will decide on whether to approve scandal-tainted school operator Kake Gakuen's bid to open a new veterinary department after weighing the results of an ongoing screening by the ministry's panel of experts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 2, 2016
LDP group to reassess how GDP is compiled
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will form a group by the end of the month to examine how to best collect and compile economic statistics that are used in key measures including gross domestic product, party lawmaker Yoshimasa Hayashi said.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Feb 24, 2015
Abe turns to veteran of TPP talks as new farm minister
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe taps a veteran of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations as his new agriculture minister as he seeks to wrap up an agreement this year that will require wringing concessions from the powerful farm lobby.
Three men rearrested over brokering of overseas prostitution
A woman speaks of her experience of being sent to Macau by an overseas prostitution broker during an interview in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on April 8.
How the discovery of a giant sword in Nara offers clues into ancient Japan
Archaeologists say a 1,600-year-old wooden coffin at the Tomio Maruyama tumulus in the city of Nara was kept in good condition probably because it was protected by a layer of clay and copper ions that had seeped out of the mirrors that were buried together.
Tech giants start to treat Southeast Asia like the next big thing
Attendees arrive for Microsoft's event on AI technologies in Jakarta on April 30.
First 'extreme' solar storm in 20 years brings spectacular auroras
A meteor is seen in an aurora borealis above Lausanne and the Jura from the Tour de Gourze in Riex, Switzerland, on Saturday.
In first month of operations, ride-hailing services used more than taxis in Tokyo
As of last Sunday, ride-hailing services, which use personal vehicles to offer paid rides, had been used a total of 12,628 times in five areas.
Japan's logistics firms seek partnerships to cope with driver shortage
Japan Post CEO Tetsuya Senda (right) and his Seino Transportation counterpart Satoshi Takahashi announce their companies' agreement on joint long-haul truck operations, in Tokyo on Thursday.
How the discovery of a giant sword in Nara offers clues into ancient Japan
Archaeologists say a 1,600-year-old wooden coffin at the Tomio Maruyama tumulus in the city of Nara was kept in good condition probably because it was protected by a layer of clay and copper ions that had seeped out of the mirrors that were buried together.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Will Australia’s next frigates come from Japan?
The Mogami-class frigate, which features stealth capabilities and is operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force, falls within the very broad guidelines of what is being sought by Canberra.

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