thejapantimes, 4 days ago to Japan The U.S. State Department will send an officer to monitor problematic behavior involving China from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo from July, according to a department official. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/politics/us-embassy-tokyo-watch-china/ #japan #politics #uschinarelations #usjapanrelations #china
The U.S. State Department will send an officer to monitor problematic behavior involving China from the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo from July, according to a department official. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/politics/us-embassy-tokyo-watch-china/ #japan #politics #uschinarelations #usjapanrelations #china
thejapantimes, 4 days ago to Japan The U.S. military's Yokota Air Base in a western suburb of Tokyo was opened to the public in a two-day event through Sunday, with an Air Force CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft among exhibits. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/us-ospreys-event-at-japan-yokota-base/ #japan #osprey #usjapanrelations #usmilitary #yokotaairbase #usbases
The U.S. military's Yokota Air Base in a western suburb of Tokyo was opened to the public in a two-day event through Sunday, with an Air Force CV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft among exhibits. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/us-ospreys-event-at-japan-yokota-base/ #japan #osprey #usjapanrelations #usmilitary #yokotaairbase #usbases
thejapantimes, 6 days ago to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington has initiated a new era of technology cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing the pivotal role of technological innovation in their alliance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/16/japan/us-japan-semiconductor-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #usjapanrelations #technology #semiconductors #china
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington has initiated a new era of technology cooperation between the U.S. and Japan, emphasizing the pivotal role of technological innovation in their alliance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/16/japan/us-japan-semiconductor-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #usjapanrelations #technology #semiconductors #china
thejapantimes, 7 days ago to Japan Japan and the United States are planning to develop interceptors to shoot down hypersonic missiles by the 2030s under a contract signed by the two countries on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/16/japan/us-japan-missile-interceptor-devlopment/ #japan #usjapanrelations #missiles #defense #defenseministry
Japan and the United States are planning to develop interceptors to shoot down hypersonic missiles by the 2030s under a contract signed by the two countries on Wednesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/16/japan/us-japan-missile-interceptor-devlopment/ #japan #usjapanrelations #missiles #defense #defenseministry
thejapantimes, 8 days ago to Japan Japan is increasingly concerned about a series of recent remarks by U.S. officials justifying the August 1945 atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/15/japan/politics/japan-us-atomic-bomb-remark-concern/ #japan #politics #atomicbombings #usjapanrelations #us #wwii
Japan is increasingly concerned about a series of recent remarks by U.S. officials justifying the August 1945 atomic bombings of the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/15/japan/politics/japan-us-atomic-bomb-remark-concern/ #japan #politics #atomicbombings #usjapanrelations #us #wwii
thejapantimes, 8 days ago to Japan Discussions are ongoing to create a more responsive U.S.-Japan command structure, addressing issues such as command authority, integration and rapid decision-making capabilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/14/japan/japan-defense-modernization/ #commentary #japan #usjapanrelations #defense #usmilitary #indopacific #southkorea #sdf #defenseministry #us
Discussions are ongoing to create a more responsive U.S.-Japan command structure, addressing issues such as command authority, integration and rapid decision-making capabilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/14/japan/japan-defense-modernization/ #commentary #japan #usjapanrelations #defense #usmilitary #indopacific #southkorea #sdf #defenseministry #us
thejapantimes, 9 days ago to Japan Japanese companies are increasingly investing in U.S. states like North Carolina. "Friend-shoring" ensures economic resilience even in the face of political change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/13/japan/japanese-companie-investment-us-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #fumiokishida #usjapanrelations #japanesecompanies #economicsecurity #china #uschinarelations #toyota #northcarolina
Japanese companies are increasingly investing in U.S. states like North Carolina. "Friend-shoring" ensures economic resilience even in the face of political change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/13/japan/japanese-companie-investment-us-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #fumiokishida #usjapanrelations #japanesecompanies #economicsecurity #china #uschinarelations #toyota #northcarolina
thejapantimes, 11 days ago to worldwithoutus With missiles, submarines and alliances, the Biden administration has built a robust presence in the Pacific to rein in Beijing’s expansionist goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/11/asia-pacific/us-military-bases-arms-ships-china/ #asiapacific #us #usmilitary #usjapanrelations #philippines #taiwan #australia #pla #china #southchinasea
With missiles, submarines and alliances, the Biden administration has built a robust presence in the Pacific to rein in Beijing’s expansionist goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/11/asia-pacific/us-military-bases-arms-ships-china/ #asiapacific #us #usmilitary #usjapanrelations #philippines #taiwan #australia #pla #china #southchinasea
thejapantimes, 12 days ago to worldnews Was Trump's erratic foreign policy an asset or a liability for the U.S.? In capitals all over the world, leaders are weighing the prospect of his return. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/10/world/trump-second-term-repercussions-asia/ #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #xijinping #kimjongun #us #china #russia #northkorea #southkorea #usjapanrelations
Was Trump's erratic foreign policy an asset or a liability for the U.S.? In capitals all over the world, leaders are weighing the prospect of his return. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/10/world/trump-second-term-repercussions-asia/ #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #xijinping #kimjongun #us #china #russia #northkorea #southkorea #usjapanrelations
thejapantimes, 12 days ago to Japan Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa criticized recent remarks by U.S. officials that justified the August 1945 atomic bombings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/kamikawa-us-atomic-bombing/ #japan #yokokamikawa #usjapanrelations #atomicbombings
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa criticized recent remarks by U.S. officials that justified the August 1945 atomic bombings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/kamikawa-us-atomic-bombing/ #japan #yokokamikawa #usjapanrelations #atomicbombings
thejapantimes, 19 days ago to Japan Japan hit back Saturday at U.S. President Joe Biden's comments about the Asian ally being "xenophobic" like China and Russia, calling the characterization "unfortunate" and misguided. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/04/japan/politics/tokyo-biden-xenophobia-response/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #joebiden
Japan hit back Saturday at U.S. President Joe Biden's comments about the Asian ally being "xenophobic" like China and Russia, calling the characterization "unfortunate" and misguided. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/04/japan/politics/tokyo-biden-xenophobia-response/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #joebiden
thejapantimes, 19 days ago to worldwithoutus Defense chiefs from Japan, Australia, the Philippines and the U.S. have agreed to further expand military cooperation amid concerns over Beijing’s growing regional assertiveness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/03/asia-pacific/politics/us-japan-australia-philippines-defense-chiefs/ #asiapacific #politics #usjapanrelations #philippinesjapanrelations #australiajapanrelations #usmilitary #defense #defenseministry #minorukihara #pla #china #southchinasea
Defense chiefs from Japan, Australia, the Philippines and the U.S. have agreed to further expand military cooperation amid concerns over Beijing’s growing regional assertiveness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/03/asia-pacific/politics/us-japan-australia-philippines-defense-chiefs/ #asiapacific #politics #usjapanrelations #philippinesjapanrelations #australiajapanrelations #usmilitary #defense #defenseministry #minorukihara #pla #china #southchinasea
thejapantimes, 25 days ago to Japan U.S. Ambassador Emanuel showers Japan with praise — from its safety record to its regional security role — while not shying away from controversy over issues like LGBTQ rights. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/26/japan/emanuel-us-ambassador-japan-praise/ #commentary #japan #rahmemanuel #fumiokishida #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #fukushimano1
U.S. Ambassador Emanuel showers Japan with praise — from its safety record to its regional security role — while not shying away from controversy over issues like LGBTQ rights. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/26/japan/emanuel-us-ambassador-japan-praise/ #commentary #japan #rahmemanuel #fumiokishida #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #fukushimano1
thejapantimes, 28 days ago to worldnews Everywhere, U.S. allies are taking steps to defend or advance their interests in the event former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/world/politics/us-allies-trump-proof-steps/ #worldnews #politics #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #southkorea #germany #mexico #australia
Everywhere, U.S. allies are taking steps to defend or advance their interests in the event former U.S. President Donald Trump returns to power. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/25/world/politics/us-allies-trump-proof-steps/ #worldnews #politics #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #southkorea #germany #mexico #australia
thejapantimes, 29 days ago to Japan Former Prime Minister Taro Aso held talks with Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, as Japan scrambles to cover all its bases in the event the ex-president is returned to the White House in November's U.S. presidential election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/politics/aso-meets-trump/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #taroaso #donaldtrump #newyork
Former Prime Minister Taro Aso held talks with Donald Trump in New York on Tuesday, as Japan scrambles to cover all its bases in the event the ex-president is returned to the White House in November's U.S. presidential election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/politics/aso-meets-trump/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #taroaso #donaldtrump #newyork
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Japan’s prime minister was wooed, feted and complimented during his state visit. He’ll get no such treatment back home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/21/japan/kishida-washington-wish/ #commentary #japan #fumiokishida #joebiden #usjapanrelations #ldp
Japan’s prime minister was wooed, feted and complimented during his state visit. He’ll get no such treatment back home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/21/japan/kishida-washington-wish/ #commentary #japan #fumiokishida #joebiden #usjapanrelations #ldp
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Taro Aso, a former prime minister who currently serves as vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting with Donald Trump, according to NHK. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/aso-seeks-trump-meet/ #japan #politics #ldp #donaldtrump #taroaso #2024uspresidentialelection #usjapanrelations
Taro Aso, a former prime minister who currently serves as vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party, will travel to New York next week and is seeking a meeting with Donald Trump, according to NHK. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/aso-seeks-trump-meet/ #japan #politics #ldp #donaldtrump #taroaso #2024uspresidentialelection #usjapanrelations
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Defense Minister Minoru Kihara is considering visiting Hawaii to meet his U.S. counterpart, Lloyd Austin, as early as the beginning of May. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/japan-us-defense-ministers-to-meet-in-hawaii/ #japan #defenseministry #minorukihara #lloydaustin #usjapanrelations #sdf #hawaii
Defense Minister Minoru Kihara is considering visiting Hawaii to meet his U.S. counterpart, Lloyd Austin, as early as the beginning of May. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/japan-us-defense-ministers-to-meet-in-hawaii/ #japan #defenseministry #minorukihara #lloydaustin #usjapanrelations #sdf #hawaii
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations made a rare visit to Tokyo on Thursday to bolster the U.N.’s relevance together with its two allies and counter nuclear-armed North Korea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/linda-thomas-greenfield-un-us-japan/ #japan #politics #un #northkorea #us #usjapanrelations #missiles #abductees #nuclearweapons #lindathomasgreenfield #tokyo
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations made a rare visit to Tokyo on Thursday to bolster the U.N.’s relevance together with its two allies and counter nuclear-armed North Korea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/linda-thomas-greenfield-un-us-japan/ #japan #politics #un #northkorea #us #usjapanrelations #missiles #abductees #nuclearweapons #lindathomasgreenfield #tokyo
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan The top U.S. military officer for the Indo-Pacific region will travel to Tokyo next week, the Japanese Defense Ministry announced Thursday, where he is expected to discuss a planned revamp to the command and control framework for U.S. forces in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/indopacific-command-aquilino-japan/ #japan #politics #us #usjapanrelations #johnaquilino #usmilitary #china #taiwan #sdf #defense #defenseministry
The top U.S. military officer for the Indo-Pacific region will travel to Tokyo next week, the Japanese Defense Ministry announced Thursday, where he is expected to discuss a planned revamp to the command and control framework for U.S. forces in Japan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/18/japan/politics/indopacific-command-aquilino-japan/ #japan #politics #us #usjapanrelations #johnaquilino #usmilitary #china #taiwan #sdf #defense #defenseministry
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Tokyo’s potential participation in advanced military capability projects with the U.S., Britain and Australia under the AUKUS security pact could enhance Japan’s defense capabilities and provide new opportunities to boost the country's defense industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/politics/japan-aukus-pillar-2-explainer/ #japan #politics #aukus #us #uk #china #usjapanrelations #ukjapanrelations #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #tech #missiles
Tokyo’s potential participation in advanced military capability projects with the U.S., Britain and Australia under the AUKUS security pact could enhance Japan’s defense capabilities and provide new opportunities to boost the country's defense industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/17/japan/politics/japan-aukus-pillar-2-explainer/ #japan #politics #aukus #us #uk #china #usjapanrelations #ukjapanrelations #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #tech #missiles
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deserves applause for his successful summit in Washington, in fact he is the beneficiary of a long evolution in Japanese policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/16/japan/kishida-us-summit/ #commentary #japan #usjapanrelations #us #fumiokishida #joebiden #shinzoabe #defense
While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida deserves applause for his successful summit in Washington, in fact he is the beneficiary of a long evolution in Japanese policy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/04/16/japan/kishida-us-summit/ #commentary #japan #usjapanrelations #us #fumiokishida #joebiden #shinzoabe #defense
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to worldwithoutus The U.S. Army has deployed its new Typhon midrange ground-based missile launcher to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time, for joint military exercises in the northern Philippines — a move likely to unnerve China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/asia-pacific/politics/us-midrange-missiles-philippines-china/ #asiapacific #politics #missiles #defense #us #usmilitary #china #usjapanrelations #philippines
The U.S. Army has deployed its new Typhon midrange ground-based missile launcher to the Indo-Pacific region for the first time, for joint military exercises in the northern Philippines — a move likely to unnerve China. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/16/asia-pacific/politics/us-midrange-missiles-philippines-china/ #asiapacific #politics #missiles #defense #us #usmilitary #china #usjapanrelations #philippines
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to business Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's summit with U.S. President Joe Biden drove home allied economic cooperation, as they look to cement those ties — no matter who is leading their countries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/15/kishida-biden-business-ties/ #business #usjapanrelations #us #fumiokishida #joebiden #globaleconomy #japaneseeconomy
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's summit with U.S. President Joe Biden drove home allied economic cooperation, as they look to cement those ties — no matter who is leading their countries. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/04/15/kishida-biden-business-ties/ #business #usjapanrelations #us #fumiokishida #joebiden #globaleconomy #japaneseeconomy
thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan Efforts to identify the source of PFAS contamination around a U.S. military facility in Hiroshima Prefecture have hit a roadblock — the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/japan-pfas-survey-us-base/ #japan #hiroshima #usbases #usmilitary #usjapanrelations #pfas #chemicals #health
Efforts to identify the source of PFAS contamination around a U.S. military facility in Hiroshima Prefecture have hit a roadblock — the U.S.-Japan Status of Forces Agreement. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/japan-pfas-survey-us-base/ #japan #hiroshima #usbases #usmilitary #usjapanrelations #pfas #chemicals #health