U.S. Election Results Have No Impact on Bilateral Ties: Suga
November 7, 2018
Tokyo,–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Wednesday said that the U.S. midterm election results will have no direct impact on bilateral relations. “The Japan-U.S. alliance is unwavering, and both the Republican Party and the Democratic Party recognize its importance,”
Abe Vows to Retain Minister Katayama
November 7, 2018
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday vowed to keep Regional Revitalization Minister Satsuki Katayama in her post as she faces allegations of cash-for-influence. “I hope she will continue to perform her duty,” Abe said at a Budget Committee meeting
WTO Backs Japan over India’s Safeguard Steel Tariffs
November 7, 2018
Tokyo–The World Trade Organization has upheld Japan’s complaint over India’s safeguard tariffs imposed on imports of Japanese steel products, the Japanese government said Wednesday. The WTO’s dispute settlement panel released a report that largely supported Japan’s claim that the tariffs
Calls Growing in Japan to Skip Summit with S. Korea
November 7, 2018
Tokyo–Calls are growing within the Japanese government that the country should not hold a summit with South Korea on the sidelines of a string of international meetings next week. This is because Seoul has made no major effort to improve
Roles of Japan Firms Key to Selecting F-2 Fighter Successor
November 7, 2018
<br /><br /> Tokyo, Nov. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan will examine how much domestic companies can get involved in development or other processes when selecting a successor to the Air Self-Defense Force’s F-2 fighter jet, Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Tuesday.
Abe Govt, Okinawa Remain Apart over U.S. Base Relocation
November 7, 2018
Tokyo–Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration and the Okinawa prefectural government remained apart on Tuesday over the planned relocation of a key U.S. base within the southern Japan prefecture. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga and Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki had a
Hokkaido Quake Highlights Need for Help for Blind
November 6, 2018
Sapporo–The powerful earthquake that hit Hokkaido two months ago has highlighted the need for greater attention to visually impaired people, as many tend to be left isolated in times of disaster. To many people with visual impairments, assistance from people
Snow Crab Stocks in Sea of Japan Seen Halving in 3 Years
November 6, 2018
Tokyo, Nov. 6 (Jiji Press)–Snow crab stocks in Sea of Japan waters around Japan are feared to decline from next year and nearly halve from the current level in three years, an estimate by a state-backed institute has shown. This
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