Japan’s new Prime Minister Takaichi makes successful diplomatic debut
Four days after taking office on Oct. 21, Takaichi traveled to Malaysia to attend a summit related to the Association of South East Asian Nations and held meetings with the…
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Japan’s Saga Airport’s karaoke booth lets passengers enjoy waiting for their flight
The karaoke booth, called “Saganosora” (Saga sky), is shaped somewhat like a telephone booth. It was opened for a trial run on the airport’s first floor on Jan. 22 and has…
Japan, US Foreign Ministers agree to bolster alliance; discussion includes North Korea, China
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirmed they will accelerate coordination for their upcoming summit, which is currently being…
Japan, China Foreign Ministers prioritise mutual exchange; security, resource exploitation remain troublesome
In-depth discussions continued at the High-Level People-to-People and Cultural Exchange Dialogue that took place afterward, amid concerns that Japanese and Chinese people’s…
Japan PM Ishiba stresses importance of nuclear deterrence in comment on Nihon Hidankyo’s Nobel Prize
The government has taken a cautious approach to the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons, which comprehensively bans the development and use of nuclear weapons. Hidankyo…
Japan, Australia seek economic security for Pacific Island Nations
The move is aimed at countering China’s assertive maritime expansion.
Japan FM Yoko Kamikawa attends key summits with PM Kishida, seen as potential successor
Some observers view Kamikawa's presence in PM Kishida’s recent trip to the US as Kishida giving her an opportunity to gain valuable experience.
Forming ‘FMCT Friends’ part of Japan’s efforts to increase momentum for nuclear disarmament
The government aims to use the FMCT Friends as a means for building momentum for nuclear disarmament, and is thus urging China to declare a moratorium.
Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa holds 1st in-person talks with South Korean counterpart Cho
The foreign ministers confirmed they would work together to address North Korea’s provocations, including missile launches, as well as the issue of abduction of Japanese…
Japan policymaker Aso visits Taipei, stresses importance of Japan-Taiwan ties
Aso is reportedly keen to use lawmaker-led diplomacy to strengthen relations between the two governments, which have no official diplomatic links, with an eye on stabilizing the…