This marks the second trip to the U.S. this year by Aso, who serves as vice president of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party. His latest visit is scheduled to last until Thursday.
Ally or threat? China’s reaction one to watch as Japan sends out mixed signals in annual diplomatic blue book
Japan’s annual diplomatic blue book reinstates reference to seeking ‘mutually beneficial’ ties with China, but also blames it for ‘severe and complex’ security situation in East and South China seas.
Retro Japan: Centenarian Kobe dam delights with water cascade like lace curtain
A dam here topping a century in service has been doing so in style, releasing a lacelike white curtain of water down its masonry slope from 17･･･ …
US, Japan, and South Korea Unite Against Economic Challenges
During the meeting, the finance ministers of South Korea, the US, and Japan gathered for the first time. They aimed to recognize the recent changes in economic and financial conditions, including the …
Alert: Japan Defense Ministry says 2 navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed to have crashed in the Pacific during training
Japan Defense Ministry says 2 navy helicopters carrying 8 crew believed to have crashed in the Pacific during training.
Choosing Japan as a Business Home – Sun Xiaojun
Choosing Japan as a Business Home – Sun Xiaojun] This week’s episode features engineer and entrepreneur Sun Xiaojun, who decided to stay in Japan after earning his PhD to start his own robotic prosthetic company.
WSJ seeks a reporter in Japan
The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter in Tokyo to cover Japanese business, economy, markets and geopolitics. The central focus of the role will be following Japan-based companies led by Toyota,
Kuwait’s March trade surplus with Japan down 12.4%
Middle East’s trade surplus with Japan also narrowed 3.4 percent to JPY 796.8 billion (USD 5.2 billion) last month …
Philippines Wants US, Japan to Take Over Rail Deal Eyed by China
A Philippine freight railway project may be built with the support of the US and Japan, an official in charge of it said, as Manila seeks alternative financing deals after dropping funding talks with …
Philippines wants US, Japan to build rail network after dropping Beijing as ties sour over South China Sea frictions
The Philippines said last year that it would no longer pursue Chinese loans to fund three projects, including the 71-kilometre (44-mile) Subic-Clark railway, amid lack of progress from the Chinese side. Manila’s move came amid souring ties between the Philippines and China over competing maritime claims in the South China Sea.