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Japan PM Says Trump Tariffs A 'National Crisis'

US President Donald Trump's tariffs on Japanese goods are a "national crisis", Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday ahead of cross-party talks on mitigating the impact.

International Business Times

The Latest: Key US trading partners and global officials react to Trump's new tariffs

The new tariffs announced Wednesday by U.S. President Donald Trump were met initially with measured reactions from key trading partners, highlighting the lack of appetite for a full-fledged trade war

The Independent UK

Japan Says US Tariffs 'Extremely Regrettable', May Break WTO Rules

Japan slammed Thursday as "extremely regrettable" US President Donald Trump's sweeping new tariffs, saying they may break WTO rules and the two countries' trade agreement.

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Japan Warns Of 'Significant Impact' From US Tariffs

Japan's government warned Thursday of a "significant impact" on its economic ties with the United States and on global trade, after President Donald Trump announced import tariffs on cars.

International Business Times

Japan won't join UN meeting on nuclear weapons ban, citing support for US deterrence

Japan will not attend a U_N_ conference on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, a top government official in Tokyo said Monday, noting U_S_ nuclear deterrence is crucial to the country’s security and that its participation would send the “wrong message.”

The Independent UK

Senior Afghan Taliban officials in Japan for talks with Japanese officials

Japanese officials say senior Afghan Taliban officials are in Japan for talks, as part of Tokyo’s efforts to help Afghanistan build a more inclusive political system and protect human rights

The Independent UK

Japan Requests Exemption From U.S. Steel And Aluminum Tariffs

Japan seeks exemption from new U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs, transitioning from previous duty-free quotas. Impact on Japanese economy under scrutiny.

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Japan PM To Meet Trump On Feb 6-8 US Trip

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will meet President Donald Trump on a visit to the United States this week, top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi said on Tuesday.

International Business Times

Chinese man sentenced to death for stabbing attack near Japanese school in Shanghai

Zhou Jiasheng told court he carried out attack because he ‘no longer wanted to live’

The Independent UK

Chinese court sentences man to death over knife attack at a Japanese school bus stop

A Chinese man who injured a Japanese mother and her child and killed a Chinese bus attendant trying to protect them in a knife attack near Shanghai last June has been sentenced to death

The Independent UK

Honda and Nissan set to merge forming world's third largest automaker

Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to merge, creating the world's third largest automaker

Evening Standard

Nissan, Honda expected to announce plans to merge, creating world's No. 3 automaker

Japanese automakers Nissan and Honda are expected to announce plans on a merger that would catapult them to a top position in an industry in the midst of tectonic shifts as it transitions away from reliance on fossil fuels

The Independent UK

Japan 'Regrets' Release Of Anti-whaling Activist Watson

Japan's government voiced dismay on Wednesday over the release of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson after Danish authorities refused Tokyo's extradition request.

International Business Times

Middle East latest: Israeli strikes in Gaza kill 6 as UN Security Council plans to meet over Syria

Palestinian medical officials said Monday that Israeli strikes in the central Gaza Strip overnight killed at least six people, including one woman

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Japan says it will watch China's military activity after Beijing admits violating Japanese airspace

Japanese officials say they are closely watching to see if China keeps its promise to prevent further violations of Japan’s airspace after explaining that an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft nearly three months ago was unintentional and caused by turbulence

The Independent UK

Japan official clarifies why prime minister Ishiba was spotted ‘sleeping’ in parliament

Video showing Shigeru Ishiba dozing off in parliament went viral on social media on Monday

The Independent UK

A second high court rules that Japan's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

A second high court has ruled that the Japanese government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional

The Independent UK

Japanese nuclear reactor which survived earthquake that badly damaged Fukushima power plant restarts

A Japanese nuclear reactor which survived a massive 2011 earthquake and tsunami that badly damaged the nearby Fukushima nuclear power plant has been restarted after a safety upgrade, as the government pursues a renewed expansion of nuclear energy to provide stable power and reduce carbon emissions

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The Independent UK

Japan's new government welcomes 'forward-looking' congratulatory message from China

Japan’s new government says it hopes to improve ties with China after receiving a “forward-looking” congratulatory message from Beijing on the election of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba

France 24

Japan's new PM, Shigeru Ishiba, forms cabinet with emphasis on defence

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister took office on Tuesday and formed a cabinet made up of numerous security and defence experts in line with his calls to strengthen regional military alliances. The majority of cabinet members are relative unknowns, marking a break from a string of corruption scandals that have…

The Guardian - AU

Japanese fighter jets fire flares at Russian aircraft for first time in airspace violation

Defence minister says ‘strong protest’ lodged with Moscow amid growing concerns about Russian and Chinese military cooperation in the region

Evening Standard

Japan: Tens of thousands ordered to evacuate after flooding in Ishikawa region

The Japan Meteorological Agency issued the highest level of alert

The Independent UK

Heavy rain pounds northcentral Japan which is still recovering from deadly quake

Heavy rain has pounded Japan’s northcentral region of Noto which triggered landslides and swollen rivers to overflow, flooding homes and stranding some residents in the region still recovering from a deadly earthquake earlier this year

Al Jazeera

Japan issues emergency warning as Typhoon Shanshan approaches

Authorities on Kyushu and Honshu islands order evacuations and carmaker Toyota suspends operations at 14 plants.

International Business Times

Three Missing As 'Extremely Strong' Typhoon Nears Japan

Japan warned Wednesday that an "extremely strong" typhoon bearing down on the main southern island of Kyushu would bring unusually violent storms, as three people remained missing after a landslide.

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