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POLITICS5d 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 5Japan Finance Minister Caught Between Washington and Takaichi – Sri Lanka GuardianJapan's Finance Minister is reportedly facing a dilemma, navigating between pressures from Washington and Takaichi. This situation highlights internal and international political challenges.slguardian.org · Sri Lanka
POLITICSSep 4Japan's finance chief denies U.S. pressure on monetary policyJapanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Friday that U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent made no specific demands regarding Tokyo's monetary policy during their recent meeting, despite his public…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 24Japan vows support for U.S.-sanctioned ICC head amid criticism of responseThe Japanese government on Monday said it intends to provide any necessary support to International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane after she was sanctioned by the United States,…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate'Japan's foreign ‌ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on the ‌International Criminal ⁠Court and ⁠its ⁠president, Judge Tomoko ‌Akane, were "very unfortunate." In ⁠a statement, ⁠the ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 19Japan says U.S. sanctions on ICC, President Akane 'very unfortunate'Japan's foreign ‌ministry said on Wednesday that U.S. sanctions on the ‌International Criminal ⁠Court and ⁠its ⁠president, Judge Tomoko ‌Akane, were "very unfortunate." In ⁠a statement, ⁠the ministry…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4U.S. to close consulates in Canada, Japan (Nagoya) and Indonesia, sources sayThe U.S. State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing ‌of America's global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar…Japan Today
POLITICSAug 4US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada , Japan , Indonesia , Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing , sources saySources indicate that the United States is considering closing five consulates across various countries as part of a diplomatic downsizing effort.shanghaisun.com · China
POLITICSAug 3US State Department to close consulates in Canada, Japan and Indonesia, sources sayThe US State Department has notified Congress that it plans to close five foreign missions in a rare downsizing of America’s global diplomatic footprint, according to people familiar with the notice. In the notice sent to some congressional committees late last week, the State Department said it ‌planned to close its posts in St George’s, Grenada; Nagoya, Japan; Medan, Indonesia; Douala, Cameroon; and Winnipeg, Canada. The people familiar with the notice spoke on condition of anonymity because...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 3Trump says U.S. support for Japanese yen a 'signal of friendship'President Donald Trump on Sunday confirmed that the United States had intervened jointly with Japan to support the yen, calling the move a "signal of friendship" that would…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 17White House prompter operator investigated for prediction market bets | The Asahi Shimbun : Breaking News , Japan News and AnalysisA White House prompter operator is reportedly under investigation for making bets on prediction markets. This concerns potential ethical violations by a government employee.asahi.com · Japan
POLITICSJul 14Japan watching 'with concern' U.S. campaign to disable ICCJapan is "watching closely with concern" a campaign by its close ally the United States to use diplomatic pressure to disable the International Criminal Court's ability to operate,…Japan Today
POLITICSJul 9Trump says 'Islamic Republic of Japan' fired missiles at U.S. aircraft carrierU.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said "the Islamic Republic of Japan" fired missiles at a U.S. aircraft carrier, apparently confusing longtime ally Japan with Iran. Trump made…Japan Today
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