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POLITICSSep 29In Japan, anti-foreigner fake news drives far-right gainsJapan risks being pulled into a spiral of online disinformation about foreign crime that is stoking xenophobia and playing into the hands of the far-right, researchers warn. The trend is reportedly deepening divisions within Japanese society and creating a feedback loop that experts say will be difficult to break. In August, Constella Security Japan, a Tokyo-based cybersecurity firm commissioned by the government to counter online disinformation, hosted a webinar for officials and media on fake...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 28Japan Is Giving the United States a Chance in AsiaBut Washington risks missing out.Foreign Affairs
POLITICSSep 27Column : Learn from history : beware of resurgence of Japanese militarismA column discusses historical lessons and warns against a potential resurgence of Japanese militarism, highlighting concerns about its implications.europesun.com · Russia
POLITICSSep 26Will the Trump-Xi wartime ally nostalgia prompt a Japanese rethink on China ties?Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly trying to arrange a phone call with Donald Trump following the US president’s nostalgic invocation of the alliance with China during World War II, references that sent shock waves through Tokyo. Trump made the references as he welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House on Thursday for his first state visit to Washington in over a decade. Both Trump and Xi repeatedly invoked their nations’ wartime alliance against Japan in their...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Japan says Trump voiced concern over weak yen in summit with PM TakaichiUS President Donald Trump raised concerns about yen weakness at a summit with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday, offering an unusually detailed account of the leaders’ talks on currencies. “At the recent Japan-US summit meeting, President Trump expressed concern about the yen’s weakness,” Katayama said at a regular news conference, adding that she was disclosing the exchange for the first time after consulting with the ‌Prime...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25Japan moves to tighten rules for foreigners, throwing futures into doubtTokyo is raising the bar for permanent residency amid a broader rightward shift in the Asian nation's politics.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 24Japan to closely monitor U.S.-China summitJapan will monitor the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the United States "with strong interest," the top government spokesman said…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 24Strategic alliance in JapanA strategic alliance is being formed or discussed in Japan. This development indicates a significant partnership or cooperation within the region.finanzen.ch · Switzerland
POLITICSSep 23Takaichi tells Zelenskyy Japan will continue to pressure RussiaPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledged in her first formal meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday that Japan will continue to pile pressure on Russia through sanctions…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 23Japanese leader , PM face - to - face after melon - gate A Japanese leader and a Prime Minister are meeting face-to-face following an incident referred to as 'melon-gate'. This indicates a diplomatic encounter after a specific event that likely caused some tension or controversy.cessnockadvertiser.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 23Japanese leader , PM face - to - face after melon - gate A Japanese leader and the Prime Minister have met following an incident referred to as "melon-gate." This suggests a resolution or discussion related to a past political controversy.blayneychronicle.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 23Japanese leader , PM face - to - face after melon - gate A Japanese leader and a Prime Minister met face-to-face after an event referred to as "melon-gate." This indicates a diplomatic or political interaction following a notable, albeit unspecified, incident.batemansbaypost.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 23Japanese leader , PM face - to - face after melon - gate A Japanese leader and a Prime Minister met face-to-face following an incident referred to as 'melon-gate.' This suggests a diplomatic meeting occurred after a preceding political or cultural event.crookwellgazette.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 23Anthony Albanese comes face - to - face with Japanese prime minister for first time since melon - gate controversyAustralian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese met with the Japanese Prime Minister for the first time since a controversy. This details a notable diplomatic interaction between two national leaders.dailymail.com · United States
POLITICSSep 22Zelensky to meet Trump and leaders of Denmark, Britain and Japan on TuesdayOn Tuesday morning, President Volodymyr Zelensky visited the 9/11 Memorial in New York and paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks in the U.S. 25 years ago. Throughout the day, he will hold a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICSSep 22Japan’s New CIA Could Be Takaichi’s Trump CardAfter decades of reticence, Tokyo is expanding its intelligence gathering abroad.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 22US tightens Japan, South Korea ties ahead of Trump-Xi summitThe United States, Japan and South Korea agreed to resist “economic coercion” and emphasised the need for stability in the Taiwan Strait, taking an implicit shot at China just days before President Xi Jinping’s White House summit. The three countries plan new talks on economic security and enhancements to a trilateral supply chain early warning system, according to a statement issued after a meeting between US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and counterparts Toshimitsu Motegi of Japan and Cho...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 22Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on ChinaJapan’s prime minister will meet President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.NYT World
POLITICSSep 22Shadow of Xi summit hangs over Trump’s high-stakes talks with Japan’s TakaichiWhen Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets US President Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, the leader casting the longest shadow over the meeting will not even be in the building. Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in Washington on Thursday – two days after Takaichi meets the US leader on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. It will be Xi’s first state visit to the US in over 10 years. Faced with an unpredictable American president eager for tangible results...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 21U.S. stresses backing for Japan, S Korea and Taiwan ahead of Trump-Xi summitThe United States on Monday reiterated its commitment to the defense of key Asian allies Japan and ‌South Korea, and the three nations expressed support for Taiwan ahead…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 21US, Japan and South Korea launch economic-security talks before Xi summitThe United States, Japan and South Korea announced a new economic-security consultation and reinforced their support for stability across the Taiwan Strait on Monday, sending a coordinated message on two of Beijing’s most sensitive issues just days before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s summit with US President Donald Trump. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu and South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun unveiled the initiative after meeting on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 17The Potential Mismatch Between Japan and the US on ChinaAhead of the Trump-Xi summit, it is critical for Japan that the United States stays on the same page regarding the challenge from China.The Diplomat
POLITICSBREAKINGSep 17BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM declines to comment on why rival Hayashi not in reshuffled Cabinetkyodonews · japan
POLITICSSep 17Is Japan’s Okinawa finally moving past anti-base politics?Okinawa has handed a landslide victory to a conservative who accepts Tokyo’s plans for relocating a controversial US airbase – delivering a blow to 12 years of anti-base politics in Japan’s southernmost prefecture. Genta Koja’s victory on Sunday over two-term governor Denny Tamaki raised a question cutting to the heart of Okinawa’s post-war politics: is it finally starting to move on from the US military base issue? Koja, a 42-year-old conservative backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
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