U.S. resumes controversial Osprey aircraft refueling drills in Japan
January 7, 2017
TOKYO– The U.S. forces in Japan on Friday resumed aerial refueling drills for Osprey aircraft stationed in Okinawa Prefecture, a Japanese government source said, amid local protests over the move that came less than a month after the crash-landing of one
FOCUS: Japan loses patience on South Korea handling of “comfort women” issue
January 7, 2017
TOKYO– The withdrawal of the Japanese ambassador to South Korea and other retaliatory actions announced by Japan on Friday reflects Japan losing patience over its neighbor’s handling of the “comfort women” issue under impeached South Korean President Park Geun Hye.
Olympics: Abe, Koike to hold talk with 2020 Olympic budget likely on agenda
January 7, 2017
TOKYO– Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike will likely discuss how to share the financial burden for the 2020 Tokyo Games after the prime minister’s office announced the pair will hold talks next Tuesday. Toshiro Muto, chief executive
Japan, France agree to start talks on defense supplies-sharing pact
January 7, 2017
PARIS– The defense and foreign ministers of Japan and France agreed at their “two-plus-two” meeting on Friday to start negotiations for a bilateral accord on sharing defense supplies and services. In a joint statement issued after the meeting in Paris, the
Japanese leaders question Trump’s protectionism after he hits Toyota
January 7, 2017
TOKYO– Japanese political and business leaders questioned U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s protectionist stance Friday after he blasted Toyota Motor Corp.’s plan to build vehicles in Mexico, while the Japanese carmaker stressed its contribution to the U.S. economy. Toyota said in
FEATURE: Japanese No. 1 “udon” noodle chain’s secrets of success in Russia
January 7, 2017
Japan’s biggest “udon” noodle restaurant chain, Marugame Seimen, has gained a foothold in Russia, overcoming the obstacles to foreign companies that have kept many of its rivals out of the market. With Tokyo and Moscow seeking to strengthen private-sector ties, Marugame Seimen’s operator
Strong quakes jolt eastern Japan
January 6, 2017
TOKYO– A pair of earthquakes with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 and 5.8 struck Fukushima and Ibaraki prefectures in eastern Japan early Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. No tsunami warning was issued. The temblors occurred at around 12:44 a.m. and
Trump eyes aide Hagerty as ambassador to Japan
January 6, 2017
WASHINGTON– U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is considering appointing William Hagerty, a close aide and key member in his transition team, as ambassador to Japan, a member of the team told Kyodo News on Wednesday. Hagerty, 57, is in charge of political
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