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POLITICSJun 24Anti-war protesters jeer Japan’s Takaichi over softening pacifist stanceJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo’s further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage showed. Close US ally Japan in April loosened rules on lethal arms exports and Takaichi, long seen as a security hawk who last year riled mainland China with comments about Taiwan, has said she wants to revise the constitution. A small but vocal number of demonstrators shouted slogans throughout...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23Belgian royals roll out red carpet for Japan's emperorJapanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako received a ceremonial welcome at the Royal Palace of Brussels as they began a state visit to Belgium.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 23Japanese PM Sanai Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, meetings will be hosted in DelhiEarlier in 2019, the late Japanese PM Shinzo Abe too was expected to visit Assam for a bilateral meeting with PM Modi when the event had to be cancelled because of protests related to the Citizenship Amendment ActThe Hindu
POLITICSJun 23North Korean leader criticizes Japan as turning into 'war state'North Korean leader Kim Jong Un criticized Japan as turning into a "war state" in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, according to official news…Japan Today
POLITICSJun 23North Korea’s Kim says ‘defeated’ Japan transforming into a ‘war state’North Korean leader Kim Jong-un criticised Japan as turning into a “war state”, in a speech during a three-day meeting held through Monday, according to official news media. “Japan, a defeated country in Asia, has openly turned itself into a war state by taking the present disturbing circumstances as an opportunity to get rid of all shackles restricting its moves to become a military power,” he said, the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Tuesday. “This is inviting a strong backlash...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23Japan’s visa fee jump to hit Chinese tourists hardest, adding friction to tense tiesChinese tourists are expected to be among the hardest hit by Japan’s fivefold visa fee increase, a move analysts warned could further strain already tense relations between Beijing and Tokyo. For the first time since 1978, the Japanese government has decided to raise visa fees. The cost of a single-entry visa will increase from 3,000 yen (US$18.54) to 15,000 yen, while multiple-entry visas will jump from 6,000 yen to 30,000 yen. The new policy, which will come into effect on July 1, has been...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22In her first India trip as Japan PM, Sanae Takaichi likely to visit Guwahati on July 1-3Indian Express
POLITICSJun 22Elephants’ transfer to Japan sparks Malaysia’s corruption inquiryThree elephants whose transfer from Malaysia to Japan earlier this year sparked public anger over their alleged mistreatment are now at the centre of a corruption investigation over claims that Putrajaya did not receive the money linked to the move. The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said on Monday it had opened a formal investigation into the movement of the elephants – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – from Zoo Taiping in the northern state of Perak to Tennoji Zoo in Osaka. MACC said it was...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 21Japan Takaichi breaks bread to assuage party malcontentsJapan's Takaichi is attempting to reconcile disagreements among party members. This highlights internal political efforts to maintain party unity.english.kyodonews.net · Japan
POLITICSJun 19Russia sounds alarm bells over Japanese remilitarisation Russia has expressed significant concern regarding what it perceives as Japan's remilitarisation efforts. This indicates escalating geopolitical tensions and differing views on regional security dynamics.morningstaronline.co.uk · United Kingdom
POLITICSBREAKINGJun 17BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM Takaichi says G7 held candid talks on China, N. Korea issuesBREAKING NEWS: Japan PM Takaichi says G7 held candid talks on China, N. Korea issues Read full story herekyodonews · japan
POLITICSJun 17Japan ruling LDP proposes food consumption tax cut to 1 % from AprilJapan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has proposed reducing the food consumption tax to one percent, effective from April. This legislative proposal aims to adjust economic policy.asia.nikkei.com · Japan
POLITICSJun 17VOX POPULI : What does the will of the people mean for Japan imperial future ? | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA discussion explores the significance of public opinion regarding the future of Japan's imperial institution. This delves into the societal and political implications of the monarchy's role in the nation.asahi.com · Japan
POLITICSJun 16PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Kenya , Japan , Egypt and South Korea leaders on sidelines of G7 SummitPM Modi held bilateral talks with leaders from Kenya, Japan, Egypt, and South Korea during the G7 Summit. These discussions signify important diplomatic engagements on the international stage.kenyastar.com · Kenya
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