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POLITICSJul 1Deepening strategic ties with India amid global uncertainty: Japan’s TakaichiJapan's Takaichi has emphasized deepening strategic ties with India in the current global climate of uncertainty. This highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to strengthen international partnerships.Indian Express
POLITICSJul 1Is Japan a Model Middle Power?Japan has earned rising acclaim from U.S. observers as a middle power that complements, rather than threatens, the United States. Yet Japan is not deepening its ties with Washington out of charity.The Diplomat
POLITICSJul 1New Japan visa rules threaten to force out foreign business owners: ‘my dream is broken’In a tiny Tokyo restaurant filled with the smell of Nepalese dumplings, Budhathoki Samjhana surveys the business she built from scratch but may now have to give up as Japan tightens visa rules. Even though Japan has a rapidly ageing population and is suffering labour shortages in many sectors, opposition to immigration is growing and the new rules for business manager visas were introduced by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in late 2025. Nepalese national Budhathoki, who spent a decade away...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 30India and Japan to renew focus on Indo-Pacific for the first visit by Prime Minister TakaichiMs. Takaichi’s visit, that marks the 20th annual summit since India and Japan begun to meet regularly at the highest levels and is expected to set the course for ties over the next decadeThe Hindu
POLITICSJun 29China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entitiesAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICSJun 29Imperial family succession plan expected to face bitter opposition | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA succession plan for the imperial family in Japan is anticipated to encounter considerable opposition. This issue could lead to significant internal political debate.asahi.com · Japan
POLITICSJun 29China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo riseChina has imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities, a move occurring as tensions between the two nations are increasing. This signifies a geopolitical and economic development.newsday.com · United States
POLITICSJun 29China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo riseChina has imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities amidst rising tensions with Tokyo. This action indicates a significant escalation in geopolitical and economic relations between the two countries.wsls.com · United States
POLITICSJun 29China widens Japan export curbs, targeting drone makers, nuclear firms and defense institutesChina blacklisted four of Japan's government defense research institutes and placed dozens more Japanese firms under tightened export restrictions Monday.CNBC
POLITICSJun 29China adds 20 Japanese entities to export blacklist : commerce ministryChina's commerce ministry has added 20 Japanese entities to an export blacklist. This action signifies an escalation of economic measures between the two countries.bssnews.net · Bangladesh
POLITICSJun 28South Korea , Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal , closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their shared goal of denuclearisation and commitment to closer defense ties. This indicates ongoing diplomatic cooperation between the two nations.channelnewsasia.com · United States
POLITICSJun 28South Korea, Japan reaffirm denuclearization goal, closer defense tiesSouth Korea and Japan on Sunday reaffirmed their commitment to the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula and agreed to revive ‌joint search-and-rescue drills in a step forward for…Japan Today
POLITICSJun 28South Korea , Japan reaffirm denuclearisation goal , closer defence tiesSouth Korea and Japan have reaffirmed their commitment to denuclearization and strengthening defense cooperation. This signifies ongoing diplomatic efforts and security alignment in the region.whbl.com · United States
POLITICSJun 27Japanese internment survivors , faith leaders demand closure of South Texas ICE detention centerSurvivors of Japanese internment and faith leaders are calling for the closure of an ICE detention center in South Texas. This represents a demand for policy change based on human rights concerns.click2houston.com · United States
POLITICSJun 27China detains 2 Japanese citizens for smuggling banned itemsChina has detained two Japanese citizens on suspicion of smuggling banned items, potentially impacting diplomatic relations.stlouisstar.com · United States
POLITICSJun 27China detains 2 Japanese citizens for smuggling banned itemsChina has detained two Japanese citizens for allegedly smuggling banned items. This event involves legal action by one state against nationals of another, potentially impacting diplomatic relations.bignewsnetwork.com · United States
POLITICSJun 27Japan PM Takaichi in Delhi from July 1-3 for annual summit: MEAIndian Express
POLITICSJun 26How far will Japan go to preserve the 2,600-year-old male imperial bloodline?Japan's imperial family is running out of male heirs, and a debate over how to preserve the hereditary lineage that has continued unbroken for centuries is dividing the nation. Meanwhile, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako wrapped up their two-week trip to Europe, and Japan took note that their royal Dutch and Belgian hosts both have women in line for the throne. FRANCE 24's Aurore Dupuy breaks down the looming succession crisis in the world's oldest monarchy.France 24 [en]
POLITICSJun 26India-Japan summit to be held in New Delhi, Guwahati ‘dropped’ as possible venueIndian Express
POLITICSJun 26Japan needs more foreign workers but many feel unwelcomeWhile Japan faces a deepening labor shortage and growing demand for foreign workers, it has been moving to tighten visa rules and regulations.DW News [en]
POLITICSJun 26Breakthrough in US-Iran talks; Japan visa fee hike to affect Chinese: SCMP’s 7 highlightsWe have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. A crisis ‘defused’ as blockade lifted, assets to be returned to Iran after Swiss talks Statements from the US and Iran following talks in Switzerland have cooled tensions that nearly derailed the peace process, signalling an intention...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25As US wavers, ex-minister says Japan and South Korea ‘only have each other’Japan and South Korea should build a stronger security alliance to anchor regional stability as US commitment to East Asia becomes less certain, former Japanese foreign and defence minister Taro Kono said on Wednesday. “I think it is indispensable for peace and stability for East Asia that Japan and Korea create a very strong security alliance, not just the economy. Japan and Korea need to sit down and discuss security in the region,” Kono said during the “Asia-Pacific in the age of American...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 25China-Japan flights drop 57% for summer travel peak amid geopolitical tensionsThe number of China-Japan flights scheduled by airlines for the upcoming summer travel period – the peak months of July and August – has dropped by 57 per cent versus a year ago following a political flap and a price hike in Japanese visas, according to industry data. A total of 2,629 round-trip flights were expected next month between the two Asian countries, down from 6,317 in July last year. In August, 2,641 were scheduled, a drop from the 6,127 flown in August 2025, data compiled by British...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 24China detains two Japanese nationals on smuggling chargesChina has detained two Japanese nationals on suspicion of smuggling banned goods. Reports suggest that at least one case may involve strategic rare-earth-related exports.DW News [en]