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Military and Defense
A Fierce Adversary Has Emerged Against China
“Perfectly aligned.” That’s how Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, while meeting with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday in…
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World News
Japan Signs Off On Record Defense Budget, Including Billions For American Weapons
Japan’s leadership put final approval to a historic defense budget increase, including $2 billion to buy U.S.-made Tomahawk missiles, at…
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Military and Defense
Major US Ally Reverses Course, Announces Largest Military Buildup Since WWII Amid Rising China Threat
Japan unveiled a plan Friday to give its military the largest boost since World War II, a response to escalating…
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Military and Defense
US Holds Joint Military Drills With South Korea Amid North Korean, Chinese Threats
The U.S. and South Korea conducted large-scale joint military drills Monday for the first time since 2017 amid increasing threats…
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Military and Defense
US, Japanese Warplanes Run Joint Drills On China’s Doorstep
Dozens of U.S. and Japanese warplanes engaged in joint military exercises over the waters along China’s east coast, Japan’s Ministry…
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Top Official In Japan Goes After US Military For Rise In COVID Cases
A governor in Japan lambasted U.S. military personnel for the rise in COVID-19 cases in his local communities, Japanese outlet…
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Apple Eases App Store Restrictions To Close Investigation
Apple will allow some apps to link to their own subscription pages and avoid paying commissions, the tech giant announced…
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Tokyo Sees 6 Month High In COVID Cases One Week Before Olympics |
Tokyo saw its highest number of coronavirus cases in six months on Thursday, just eight days before the Summer Olympics,…
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Tokyo Olympics Will Allow Spectators, Despite Advice From Doctors
The Tokyo Olympics announced Monday it will allow up to 10,000 Japanese spectators at each event, overriding doctors assertions the…
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Shinzo Abe, Japan’s Longest-Serving Prime Minister, Announces His Resignation
Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe announced his decision to step down from the post Friday, citing the return of…
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World-Renowned Auto Exec Escapes Trial In Japan: Report
Former chairman for Nissan and Mitsubishi Carlos Ghosn reportedly fled Japan he was facing stiff charges stemming from his time…
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Syndicated Posts
Watch: President Trump and Prime Minister Abe Announce Major Trade Deal [Video + Transcript]
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan together announced a significant trade deal between the two countries.…
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Suspected Japanese Anime Studio Arsonist Said His Book Was Plagiarized, Police Say
The man suspected of setting the deadly anime studio fire in Kyoto, Japan Thursday may have done it because his…
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Watch: President Trump Attends a Reception with Japanese Business Leaders
President Trump attends a reception with Japanese business leaders Saturday that kicks-off a 3-day State visit during which he will…
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World News
Future of the Japanese Throne Unknown as New Emperor Takes Power
By Tim Nerozzi Today, Naruhito, son of former Emperor of Japan Akihito, made a series of public appearances outside the…
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