Tag: the_japan_times
-
Media Monitor: The Japan Times Details Regional Tensions, U.S.-Iran Memo and South Korean Judge's Death
The Japan Times is reporting on rising tensions in the East China Sea, a potential U.S.-Iran agreement, the death of a South Korean judge, and a recent rally for the Japanese yen.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportGeneral PoliticsEconomyMilitaryAsiaMiddle EastLegal International NewsBusiness and FinanceJapanChinaSouth KoreaIranThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan denies U.S. claim of sending warships to Hormuz, discusses Taiwan defense
The Japan Times reports Japan denied a U.S. claim about sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, while also discussing defense strategies around Taiwan and its growing startup scene.
WorldBusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyAsiaEconomyEnergyMilitaryReal EstateArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsFinanceTrade JapanStrait of HormuzTaiwanChinaStartupBank of JapanThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan seeks assurances on U.S. tariffs, China flights near Taiwan resume
The Japan Times reports Japan's trade minister sought assurances from the U.S. regarding new tariffs, while China resumed military flights near Taiwan after an eight-day pause.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportMediaEconomyTradeMilitaryAsia JapantariffsChinaTaiwandisinformationRohmDensoThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Iran's Khamenei reportedly killed in strikes
The Japan Times reports that Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in U.S. and Israeli strikes. President Trump believes the reports are accurate, and an Israeli official stated Khamenei's body was found.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentMedia Ayatollah Ali KhameneiIranIsraelstrikesdeathDonald TrumpThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan joins U.S., Philippines for military drills near Taiwan
The Japan Times reports Japan participated in joint military exercises with the U.S. and the Philippines in waters near Taiwan, signaling regional security cooperation.
WorldPolitics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyAsiaMilitaryEmployment and LaborSocial IssuesEducation JapanPhilippinesmilitary exercisesTaiwanBashi ChannelAsia PacificThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: U.S. men's hockey team wins Olympic gold; Japan excels in winter sports
The Japan Times reports the U.S. men's hockey team won Olympic gold for the first time in 46 years, while Japan achieved a significant medal haul at the Milano Cortina Games.
SportBusinessWorldAsia OlympicsIce HockeyCanadaJapanMilano Cortina GamesWinter SportsThe Japan Times
-
Japan Selects Investment Projects for US Funding
Japan has chosen specific investment projects to receive funding from the United States. This decision precedes Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's upcoming visit to the White House.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWhite HouseEconomyAsia JapanInvestment ProjectsFundingSanae TakaichiEconomic TiesThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan PM Takaichi seeks clout, U.S. ties highlighted
The Japan Times reports that Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi hopes for a strong election win to signal strength to China, with potential U.S. state guest status underscoring bilateral ties.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportMediaGeneral PoliticsEconomyFinancial MarketsTradeLaw EnforcementFilm and TVGeneral Weather TakaichiJapanChinaelectionyenToyotaThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: The Japan Times reports on Venezuela operation, Japan's energy policy and tourism
The Japan Times reports on the U.S. operation to capture Nicolas Maduro, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's focus on nuclear power, and the rise of roots tourism in Japan.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldScience & TechnologySportAsia VenezuelaNicolas MaduroJapanSanae TakaichiNuclear PowerTourismThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan to seek U.S. support if China escalates
The Japan Times reports that Japan will lean on the U.S. and its allies for support should tensions with China escalate. Tokyo hopes to avoid retaliation and keep communication open.
WorldBusinessPolitics and GovernmentFilm and TVAsiaTradeFinancial MarketsInternational Relations JapanChinadiplomacyalliestourismThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan Times Reports on Trump's Asia Tour, Dodgers' Win
The Japan Times reports on President Trump's Asia tour, the Dodgers' World Series win, and Japan's Defense Minister's concerns about China's military moves.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessWorldAsiaJapanGeneral PoliticsTradeMilitary Donald TrumpDodgersWorld SeriesYoshinobu YamamotoASEANChinaThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Nikkei 225 Breaks 50,000 on Trade Optimism
Nikkei Asia is reporting that the Nikkei 225 has broken 50,000 for the first time due to trade and rate optimism after the U.S. and China reached a trade agreement.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportEntertainmentWorldAsiaTradeFinancial MarketsEconomyEducation Nikkei 225ChinaMalaysiafentanylshippingThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Takaichi's Ties to Abe May Help With Trump, The Japan Times Reports
The Japan Times reports Sanae Takaichi's connection to Shinzo Abe could aid her discussions with Donald Trump, while trade talks continue and JAXA launches a cargo spacecraft.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSportAsiaTradeSpaceEconomyBaseball Sanae TakaichiShinzo AbeDonald TrumpRyosei AkazawaHoward LutnickJAXAHTV-X1The Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Komeito Exit Shakes Japanese Politics, Trump Tariffs Roil Markets
The Japan Times reports Komeito's departure from the ruling coalition impacts the PM vote. Trump's tariffs on China and Japan's economic shifts add uncertainty.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologySportJapanGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentTradeFinancial MarketsEconomyMedical ScienceAstronomy and Space KomeitoLDPSanae TakaichiTrump TariffsChinaNikkei 225The Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan, US, Australia
The Japan Times reports Trump signed an order reducing auto tariffs on Japan to 15%. Japan and Australia agreed to elevate defense ties amid concerns over security in the Indo-Pacific region.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldEconomyTradeAsiaMilitaryTennisSocial Issues JapanAustraliaTariffsDefenseIndo-Pacific RegionTetrahydrocannabinolThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan Reacts to U.S. Tariffs
The Japan Times reports on Japan's reaction to new U.S. tariffs, including concerns from Prime Minister Ishiba and price increases from Fujifilm and Nintendo.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldEntertainmentTradeEconomyMilitaryAsiaFilm and TV JapantariffsShigeru IshibaFujifilmNintendoThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan Times reports on trade, tariffs, and politics
The Japan Times reports on a new tariff deal between Japan and the U.S., Ishiba's denial of resignation rumors, and a new trade alliance between Japan and the EU.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportTradeFinancial MarketsAsiaEurope JapanTariffsIshibaEuropean UnionKaja KallasThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan, U.S. Tariff Talks Stall; AI Prompts Found in Research
The Japan Times reports on stalled Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, hidden AI prompts in research papers, Tokara Islands evacuations, and GPIF's $61 billion loss.
BusinessScience & TechnologyWorldSportPolitics and GovernmentTradeFinancial MarketsArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEconomyAsiaEntertainmentLaw EnforcementLegal JapanTariffsAcademic ResearchSeismic ActivityEvacuationThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan-U.S. Trade Talks Stall Amid Child Safety Concerns
The Japan Times reports that trade negotiations between Japan and the U.S. have stalled. Japan is also expanding background checks amid child safety concerns and Germany aims to boost defense ties with Japan.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentWorldSportTradeFederal GovernmentAsiaEconomy JapanTrade NegotiationsChild SafetyGermanyDefenseTariffsThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan Times Reports on Tokyo Election Results, US-Iran Tensions, and Business Ventures
The Japan Times reports on the LDP's setback in Tokyo elections, Japan's stance on U.S.-Iran tensions, new business ventures, trade deal prospects, and Shohei Ohtani's milestone home run.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessSportWorldJapanAsiaTradeFinancial MarketsInternational Relations Liberal Democratic PartyTokyo assembly electionIranMitsuiToyotaNippon SteelShohei OhtaniThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Iran Weighs Retaliation Against U.S.
The Japan Times reports Iran is considering retaliation against the U.S. for nuclear site strikes, prompting a U.S. security alert and altered NATO summit attendance.
Politics and GovernmentSportWorldMilitaryAsiaAsiaLaw EnforcementEntertainment IranNATOOkinawaShigeru IshibaAnthony AlbaneseLee Jae-myungThe Japan Times
-
Media Monitor: Japan, U.S. Scrap Meeting Over Defense Spending
The Japan Times reports that Japan and the U.S. have called off a planned meeting after the U.S. requested Japan increase its defense budget to 3.5% of its GDP.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessWorldSportMediaJapanAsiaEconomyMilitaryTradeMiddle EastEuropeSocial IssuesEntertainmentLaw Enforcement Defense SpendingToyotaDjiboutiChinaThe Japan Times