Japan says it may deploy forces for minesweeping in the Strait of Hormuz if a ceasefire is reached, as oil route tensions persist. Japan could consider deploying its military for minesweeping in the …
Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
High level officials usually shy away from public discussion of Japan’s 1941 sneak attack on U.S. forces at Pearl Harbor.
Japanese executives absent from China’s key annual summit amid diplomatic tension: sources
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum As diplomatic friction between China and Japan drags on, no Japanese business …
People spot Japan PM’s reaction to Trump’s Pearl Harbor Iran comparison
Trump’s remarks sparked shock online with much of the discussion turning to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s reaction.
Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark overshadows Japan PM visit
President Trump compared US strikes on Iran to the deadly 1941 Japanese attack and declaration of war as part of World War Two.
Trump compares first strikes on Iran to Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor
Trump jokingly referred to the initial strikes on Iran to the attack on Pearl Harbor while seated next to Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Japan’s Takaichi Tries to Reaffirm Alliance with Trump as He Seeks Help Securing Strait of Hormuz
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sought to reaffirm her alliance with President Donald Trump after the president this week seemed to complain that Japan was among the nations that did not join …
Gas Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Testing Leader’s Cost-of-Living Pledge
Japan is deploying subsidies to blunt fuel price increases but remains vulnerable to the long-term economic risks of the war in the Middle East.
Japan Finance Minister Continuing to Watch Yen Moves With ‘Sense of Urgency’
The finance minister acknowledged the likelihood of heightened speculative activity in currency markets as the Bank of Japan c …
Bank of Japan keeps rates steady as expected, warns Iran war may push up inflation
The Bank of Japan kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war.