A district court in Japan has in a landmark decision ruled that the country’s failure to recognise same-sex marriage is “unconstitutional”.Japan’s constitution defines marriage as one between “both …
Japan Court Rules Same-Sex Couples Have Constitutional Right to Marry in Landmark Decision
A Japanese court ruled for the first time that the country’s constitution gives same-sex couples the right to marry, a pathbreaking decision in a region of the world that generally hasn’t permitted …
Japan temporarily sets higher tariffs on U.S. beef imports
Japan is temporarily raising tariffs on U.S. beef imports as volumes have exceeded levels agreed to between the two nations for the fiscal year ending on March 31, Japan’s agriculture ministry said on …
Japan February exports fall 4.5% year/year – MOF
TOKYO, March 17 (Reuters) – Japan’s exports fell 4.5% in February from a year earlier, down for the first time in three months, Ministry of Finance (MOF) data showed on Wednesday. The reading compared …
North Korea warns Biden against “causing a stink” as U.S. and Japan show a united front
The warning from North Korea comes as President Biden’s top military and diplomatic officials visit America’s closest Asian allies to show solidarity against Kim, and China.
U.S. Officials Decry ‘Coercion’ by China In Visit to Japan
new video loaded: U.S. Officials Decry ‘Coercion’ by China In Visit to Japan transcript We believe in democracy and human rights, the rule of law, because we’ve seen how our own countries are stronger …
Turkey welcomes Japan’s aid for displaced Syrians
Turkey’s deputy foreign minister on Tuesday praised Japan for allocating $14 million in a new assistance package for the protection of displaced Syrians in Turkey amid the coronavirus pandemic. Yavuz …
Turkey welcomes Japan’s aid for displaced Syrians
Turkey’s deputy foreign minister on Tuesday praised Japan for allocating $14 million in a new assistance package for the protection of displaced Syrians in Turkey amid the coronavirus pandemic. Yavuz …
U.S., Japan agree on ‘North Korea denuclearization’ in first cabinet meeting
March 16 (UPI) –The United States and Japan addressed North Korea’s military threat and reaffirmed the defense of the disputed Senkaku Islands during a joint “2+2” meeting of top diplomats and …
Visiting Japan, Top U.S. Envoys Set Combative Tone for China Talks
Following a flurry of meetings, U.S. and Japanese officials issued a two-page statement that left little doubt that President Biden would defy China in territorial disputes, challenges to democracy …