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POLITICS9h agoIs Japan’s Okinawa finally moving past anti-base politics?Okinawa has handed a landslide victory to a conservative who accepts Tokyo’s plans for relocating a controversial US airbase – delivering a blow to 12 years of anti-base politics in Japan’s southernmost prefecture. Genta Koja’s victory on Sunday over two-term governor Denny Tamaki raised a question cutting to the heart of Okinawa’s post-war politics: is it finally starting to move on from the US military base issue? Koja, a 42-year-old conservative backed by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
POLITICS10h agoNorth Korea at Japan’s Asian Games: sports diplomacy or propaganda stunt?North Korea’s decision to send a record delegation to the 2026 Asian Games in Japan could serve as a calculated opening for limited diplomacy with Washington and Tokyo, even as major obstacles to formal talks remain. State media reported on Wednesday that a delegation led by Kim Il-guk, North Korea’s sports minister, had left for Japan to attend the Games. The 20th Asian Games are being held in Nagoya and surrounding Aichi prefecture and run from Saturday to October 4. North Korea’s 180-strong...South China Morning Post
POLITICS11h agoJapan’s Natuna port proposal highlights Indonesia’s balancing act on ChinaJapan’s proposed port upgrades in Indonesia’s Natuna Islands reflect Tokyo’s push to bolster South China Sea security without building an overt military footprint. However, analysts stress that the move does not mean Jakarta is siding with Japan in its efforts to contain Beijing. Japan, which earlier this year eased its restrictions on lethal weapons exports, is ramping up security cooperation with Indonesia – a crucial bellwether for Southeast Asia. The expanding partnership includes joint...South China Morning Post
POLITICS12h agoWill Takaichi visit Kyiv? Zelensky’s invite puts Japan PM in diplomatic bindUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s invitation for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit Kyiv has created a diplomatic dilemma for the Japanese leader, who is under pressure to show firmer support for Ukraine without further antagonising Russia. Zelensky extended the invitation through Eisuke Mori, speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, during his visit to the Ukrainian capital earlier this week. Mori, who helped establish the cross-party Japan-Ukraine parliamentary friendship group...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoUkraine ready to create conditions for joint reconstruction projects with Japan – KoretskyiUkrainian Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi discussed further cooperation on Ukraine's reconstruction with Eisuke Mori, Speaker of the House of Representatives of the Japanese parliament.Ukrinform [en]
POLITICS1d agoJapan’s Takaichi to opt for stability in first reshuffle since taking over LDPJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi retained many of her Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) executives on Wednesday, in her first reshuffle since taking the helm of the ruling party about a year ago. Takaichi kept the influential former prime minister Taro Aso as vice-president and his brother-in-law, Shunichi Suzuki, as secretary general, as she seeks to maintain continuity ahead of what is likely to be a packed legislative agenda into the end of the year. Policy chief Takayuki Kobayashi was...South China Morning Post
POLITICS1d agoJapan Faces Hard Choices in Weaning off Russian EnergyBeyond the question of energy security, Tokyo may want to avoid antagonizing Russia further by cutting off LNG purchases.The Diplomat
POLITICS1d agoHow Okinawa’s political shift could make Japan more prepared for a Taiwan contingencyOkinawa’s election on Sunday of a governor backed by Japan’s ruling party ended 12 years of local leadership opposed to the relocation of a US airbase and elements of Tokyo’s defence build-up plans. While experts say that Genta Koja’s victory will not give Tokyo any new military authority in the region, it could lead to closer integration of civilian infrastructure into Japan’s defence network in case of a conflict – including one over Taiwan. Koja’s election would give Tokyo “room to expand its...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoJapanese delegations flock to China, but thaw hinges on Takaichi mending tiesWith bilateral ties in a deep freeze since late last year, a flurry of planned China visits by Japanese lawmakers and business leaders has been interpreted as an attempt to break the ice ahead of November’s Apec summit in China. However, analysts warned that these efforts to carve out a diplomatic opening with Beijing might not achieve much unless Tokyo sends a clearer signal to mend ties from the very top. Relations reached their lowest point in a decade following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae...South China Morning Post
POLITICS2d agoJapan’s Failed Centrist ExperimentThe CDP-Komeito alliance is breaking apart. But a return to resistance-oriented politics may not be the answer for Japan's opposition.The Diplomat
POLITICS3d agoJapanese PM-backed candidate wins Okinawa gubernatorial electionGenta Koja beat two-term incumbent Denny Tamaki, who wants a major US military base to be moved out of Okinawa.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS5d agoFormer Japan Post chief prosecutor seeks 3 years imprisonment for alleged favors in exchange for Disney goods, watchesAsahi Shimbun
POLITICS5d agoHormuz crisis has forced Japan into rethinking - and domesticatingThe crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has prompted Japan to reassess its policies, leading to a more localized approach. This indicates a shift in Japan's national strategy due to an international geopolitical issue.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICS6d agoAppeals court cites detention of Japanese Americans in ruling blasting Trump immigration policyThe Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without a chance for release on bond is illegal and “harkens back to some of the darkest moments in our country's…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 10Japan’s protest over Russian soldier statue aggravates ‘summer of tension’Russia has rebuffed a strongly worded complaint from Japan about the unveiling of a statue in the city of Khabarovsk depicting a Soviet soldier smashing an imperial-era border marker bearing the emblem of the Japanese emperor, with analysts suggesting the bilateral relations will inevitably remain chilly. The 15-metre granite monument to the Soviet Union’s victory over Japan in 1945 shows a soldier using the butt of his rifle to shatter the border post, identical to the former markers installed...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 9Former Japan PM Ishiba pushes for deeper Seoul - Tokyo cooperation in defence , AI , and semiconductorsA former Japanese Prime Minister is advocating for enhanced cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo across sectors like defense, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. This indicates a political push for strengthened bilateral ties in key strategic areas.japanherald.com · Japan
POLITICSSep 9Former Japan PM Ishiba pushes for deeper Seoul - Tokyo cooperation in defence , AI , and semiconductorsA former Japanese Prime Minister is advocating for enhanced cooperation between Seoul and Tokyo across various sectors including defense, artificial intelligence, and semiconductors. This highlights efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and strategic partnerships.news.webindia123.com · India
POLITICSSep 8Japan plans GPS tracking trial for sex offenders on paroleJapan's Justice Ministry plans to launch a trial to track sex offenders on parole via GPS as early as fiscal 2027, a ministry official said Tuesday. The ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 8Sanae Takaichi once again exposes Japan historical amnesiaA political figure, Sanae Takaichi, is noted for exposing issues related to Japan's historical memory. This highlights ongoing discussions about how historical events are remembered and presented.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
POLITICSSep 8Can Japan, South Korea move past the ‘comfort women’ issue?South Korean citizens’ groups have called for the abuse of wartime “comfort women” to be recognised by Unesco, as analysts say the ongoing feud between Seoul and Tokyo threatens to upset recent improvements in their relations. They also suggest that the two nations would benefit from working together at a time of unprecedented regional and global security and economic challenges, although they admit that may be impossible. On Sunday, a coalition of South Korean citizens’ groups called on the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Japan must reckon with how it views foreign workersJapan will substantially raise its fees for residence permits next month. Depending on the period of stay applied for, renewing or changing one’s residency status could cost as much as ¥75,000 (US$480). The application fee for permanent residency will rise to ¥200,000 from ¥10,000. The government is also tightening the requirements for permanent residency. Applicants are already expected to be able to support themselves. New criteria proposed include an above-average household income, sufficient...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 7Lai eyes closer Japan ties in Kanagawa meetingLai is seeking closer ties with Japan during a meeting in Kanagawa. This indicates ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two parties.taipeitimes.com · Taiwan
POLITICSSep 7Sanae Takaichi once again exposes Japan historical amnesia : Hai FengHai Feng asserts that Sanae Takaichi has once again brought to light Japan's historical amnesia. This suggests an ongoing issue regarding Japan's historical interpretation within its political discourse.globaltimes.cn · China
POLITICSSep 7Emblem - Shattering Monument In Russia Sparks Outcry In JapanAn emblem-shattering monument in Russia has caused an outcry in Japan, suggesting diplomatic or cultural tension between the two countries.batonrougepost.com · United States
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