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Trump Urges Japanese PM to Avoid Taiwan Provocations Following Xi Jinping Call
Nov 27, 2025 08:23 am CST
US President Donald Trump reportedly advised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi not to provoke China over Taiwan's status following a separate call with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This diplomatic exchange highlights ongoing tensions surrounding Taiwan's sovereignty and the delicate balance of power in East Asian relations.
Mount Fuji Records First Snowfall of Winter Season 21 Days Later Than Average
Oct 23, 2025 10:04 pm CST
Japan's iconic Mount Fuji received its first snow cover of winter on Thursday, arriving 21 days later than the historical average but earlier than last year's record-late snowfall. The delayed snow pattern on this culturally significant peak comes amid Japan experiencing record-breaking summer temperatures, highlighting potential shifts in seasonal patterns across the nation.
Japan's First Woman PM: Sanae Takaichi's Conservative Rise to Power in Japanese Politics
Oct 05, 2025 02:58 am CST
Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's Liberal Democratic Party leader and soon-to-be first female prime minister. Despite breaking gender barriers in politics, her conservative stance on traditional values, hawkish foreign policy, and alignment with Shinzo Abe's vision signals continuity rather than change in Japanese governance. Her journey from heavy-metal drummer to powerful political figure offers insights into Japan's complex relationship with gender equality and conservative politics.
Japan's Political Crossroads: Why the Liberal Democratic Party's Decades-Long Dominance is Crumbling
Oct 02, 2025 02:59 pm CST
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party faces an existential crisis ahead of its October 4 leadership election as rural support erodes, economic challenges mount, and populist rivals gain ground. With the party now operating as a minority government for the first time in decades, the next leader must navigate political fragmentation while addressing voter frustrations over rising costs, agricultural policy, and immigration—potentially reshaping Japan's domestic and international trajectory.
Trump Poised To Add Japan Stop To Upcoming Asia Trip
Sep 25, 2025 05:27 am CST
U.S. and Japanese officials are making arrangements for a trip by President Donald Trump to Japan next month, according to two government officials and another person briefed on the matter.
Japan Says Won't Recognise Palestinian State For Now
Sep 17, 2025 07:02 am CST
Japan will not recognise a Palestinian state for the time being, and PM Shigeru Ishiba will skip a relevant meeting during the United Nations General Assembly this month, the Asahi newspaper reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed government sources.
Xi's Show Of Unity With Putin, Kim Could Complicate China's Diplomatic Balance
Sep 16, 2025 01:24 am CST
If the purpose of a rarejoint appearanceof the leaders of Russia, North Korea and China on Sept. 3, 2025, was to foster unity among allies, then early indicators suggest its already working just elsewhere.
Opinion | No, This Is Not About Ganging Up Against The US
Sep 03, 2025 07:09 pm CST
At Tianjin, what was evident with India was an ambidextrous policy of engaging with friend and foe alike, using the one to balance out the other. That's all very well. But it just scratches the surface.
From Quake-Safe Bullet Trains To AI And Security: PM Modi's Big Japan Agenda
Aug 27, 2025 08:17 pm CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Japan from 29th to 30th August 2025, his eighth visit to the country. Along with his Japanese counterpart, Shigeru Ishiba, PM Modi will hold the 15th India-Japan annual summit on Friday.