Over the Christmas holiday, heavy snowfall in northern Japan and other regions of the nation claimed the lives of at least 17 people and injured over 90 others, CNN reported on Tuesday citing the authorities. Strong winter fronts have pounded parts of Japan hard with heavy snow, especially around the west […]
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Japan imposes mandatory Covid-19 testing for arrivals from China
Mandatory testing for COVID-19 is being introduced by the Japanese government from December 30 upon arrival for travellers from China due to an increase in the number of confirmed cases there, the Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday. The measure applies to travellers from mainland China and those who visited […]
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S Jaishankar holds “good discussion” with Japan’s Foreign Minister Yamada Kenji
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar held a discussion with Japan’s State Minister of Foreign Affairs Yamada Kenji in New York and said both countries as G4 members work together to advance reformed multilateralism. Taking to his official Twitter handle, Jaishankar on Tuesday wrote: “Good discussion with State Minister of […]
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UK, Japan, Italy to develop next-generation fighter jets
The United Kingdom on Friday announced an unprecedented international aerospace coalition with Italy and Japan to adapt and respond to future security threats. “The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) is a new partnership and ambitious endeavour between the UK, Japan and Italy to deliver the next generation of combat air fighter jets,” Downing Street said in a statement. UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is set to visit a UK base today […]
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Japan’s PM Kishida should overcome domestic political obstacles to tackle China challenges: Analysts
In order to tackle the China challenges, Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should draw attention to solving the domestic political obstacles first by striking a balance between reaching out to Beijing and staying keenly aware of domestic public opinion on China’s actions, the Singapore Post reported citing the analysts, Takashi […]
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FIFA World Cup: “We needed to hang tough until final whistle,” says Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu
After registering a shocking victory over Germany, Japan coach Hajime Moriyasu said that the match against four-times champions was tough and they had to hang tough until the final whistle. Japan made a scintillating comeback to create a massive upset against Germany, defeating the four-time champions 2-1 in the group […]
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Japan, Australia agree to boost defense cooperation amid China’s growing assertiveness in Asia-Pacific region
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese agreed to boost practical defense cooperation between the two nations amid growing assertiveness by China in the Asia-Pacific region. Kishida, who is on a three-day visit to Australia, signed a joint declaration with Albanese in which Japan and Australia agreed to take action against […]
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Japan could rethink its post-WWII “pacifist” posture amid China’s aggression in Taiwan strait
In order to tackle challenges emerging out of China’s forced unification of Taiwan, Japan can now cut the shackles of its post world war II pacifist posture and let go of the restraints it has put on its Self-Defence Forces, media reports said quoting analysts. Analysts believe the Taiwan issue presents a “life […]
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US, Japan raise concerns over China buying land near military bases
US and Japan have raised concerns over the Chinese company purchasing land near defence base areas. Chinese company acquired a piece of land in Hokkaido near Japanese Air Self-Defense Force radar site and Fufeng Group purchased 300 acres of farmland near Grand Forks, North Dakota in the US. After the […]
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PM Modi’s Japan visit is to honour “dear friend” Shinzo Abe’s memory, says Foreign Secy
Hours ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Mod’s visit to Japan to attend ex-PM Shinzo Abe’s state funeral, foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra said this trip is an opportunity for PM Modi to honour the memory of his dear friend and the champion of the India-Japan ties. Addressing a special briefing on […]
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Myanmar’s ex-diplomat urges Japan to restrict junta’s envoy from Abe’s funeral
Myanmar’s former diplomat Aung Soe Moe, who was dismissed by the military junta for his opposition to last year’s coup, urged Tokyo to not invite Naypyidaw’s embassy in Japan to former Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe’s funeral. Aung Soe Moe said that inviting Myanmar’s ambassador to Abe’s funeral would be […]
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Japan: Man set himself on fire near PM’s office to oppose Shinzo Abe’s state funeral
A man set himself on fire on the street near Japan Prime Minister’s office in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo to oppose the state funeral for the former PM Shinzo Abe, a local media reported. Japanese TV Asahi said that the man burned himself after telling the police that he was “opposed […]
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Japan PM Kishida to reshuffle Cabinet amid Taiwan, inflation concerns
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, announced on Saturday that he will likely reshuffle his Cabinet the next week to address a variety of issues including heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait, increasing inflation and the war in Ukraine. “I’ve been always thinking about making a new start with new members, given the challenges,” Kyodo […]
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Japan expresses concern over Chinese military drill amid Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit
Japan on Wednesday expressed concern about Chinese military exercises around Taiwan in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to the self-governed island. Hiroakazu Matsuno, a top Japanese government spokesman said peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait is important not only for the security of Japan but also for the […]
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Japan bids farewell to former PM Shinzo Abe
Hundreds of Japanese turned out on Tuesday to bid farewell to former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who died after being shot at a campaign rally last week. A number of people gathered at the Zojoji buddhist temple in Tokyo to pay their respects ahead of a private funeral for Abe, who was 67. […]