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World 世界情勢等 Vol.55

All the below links and tweets are in English.

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

World Vol.462 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.461 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – incl U.S. President Biden’s visit to Ukraine)

World Vol.460 (U.S. economy – incl stocks)

World Vol.459 (Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria)

World Vol.458 (China – incl unidentified floating objects shot down by U.S. over U.S. or Canada)

World Vol.457 (China – incl unidentified floating objects shot down by U.S. over U.S. or Canada)

World Vol.456 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – incl Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to U.K., France, and EU)

World Vol.455 (Earthquakes in Turkey and Syria)

World Vol.454 (miscellaneous – incl U.S. President Biden’s SOTU address)

World Vol.453 (economy)

World Vol.452 (Chinese spy balloon shot down by U.S.)

World Vol.451 (miscellaneous – incl Chinese spy balloon; voxdotcom, dwnews, France24_en, etc.)

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
462：@AFP、@TheEconomist、@spettypi,@NBCNews,@Indiana_EDC
461：@PressSec、@halbritz,@OrenCNN,@CNN、@KlugTetyana,@rachel_baig,@dwnews
460：@AnsteyAsia,@business、@jbartash,@MarketWatch
459：@Hilde_delaat,@Herorats,@SkollFoundation、@ErolYayboke,@csis_isp,@CSIS
458：@nakashimae,@shaneharris,@washingtonpost
457：@EmilyZFeng,@lexieschapitl,@NPR
456：@EUwatchers、@UKParliament
454：@cspan
453：@USDA_ERS、@GeorgeSelgin,@lawrencehwhite1,@CatoInstitute、@AlanReynoldsEcn,@CatoInstitute、@FT、@MarketsGarvey,@AntoineBouvet2,@ING_Economics、@beatricemathieu,@LEXPRESS,@banquedefrance,@bundesbank、@DavidBrennan100,@Newsweek
452：@riley_rogerson,@adndotcom
451：@ConversationUK,@elpaisinenglish、@PhelimKine,@nahaltoosi,@politico、@jmhansler,@Kevinliptakcnn,@jeremyherb,@kylieatwood,@jimsciutto,@OrenCNN,@CNN、@RANDCorporation、@SandnerPhilipp,@dwnews

最近の中国関連ツイートをご参考まで以下貼っておきます。

#Semiconductor Industry News – 04/03

> #6G set to primarily be an industrial #IoT network

> China to examine #Micron's products for cybersecurity risks

> Japan to restrict semiconductor equipment exports as China chip war intensifies

Read More: https://t.co/Xqq7edGAGQ

— Semiconductor Daily News (@semi_daily) April 4, 2023

Japan’s decision to join the United States and Netherlands in restricting exports of chipmaking gear to China is giving the allies powerful new weapons to deploy in the escalating technology war. https://t.co/JneBFhNTiB

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) April 5, 2023

Chinese Foreign Minister says Tokyo's new export controls on semiconductor equipment will only further drive Beijing's quest "to become self-reliant." https://t.co/e2TA0LbLY6

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) April 3, 2023

Japan’s decision to join the US and Netherlands in restricting exports of chipmaking gear to China is giving the allies powerful new weapons to deploy in the escalating technology war https://t.co/wu5MZUczRe

— Bloomberg (@business) April 5, 2023

Japan says it will expand restrictions on exports of 23 types of leading-edge chipmaking technology after months of lobbying by the US https://t.co/GxV5eBfB6I

— Bloomberg Economics (@economics) April 2, 2023

Japan takes concrete steps to join the US in containing China's chip dominance, with expanded restrictions on gear exports https://t.co/hyiTjscGgU pic.twitter.com/okagAlaVZr

— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) March 31, 2023

China dissatisfied with Japan's chip export restrictions -spokesperson https://t.co/L8FwUVgNJI pic.twitter.com/Neajzbo1Pn

— Reuters (@Reuters) April 3, 2023

Japan said it will restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aligning its technology trade controls with a US push to curb China's ability to make advanced chips https://t.co/jI6APKdCAe pic.twitter.com/RL8smyquvp

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 31, 2023

‘Don’t help a villain’: China urges Japan not to abet US on tech containment https://t.co/8Y28Xl44NJ

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) April 2, 2023

[Recap] Chinese foreign minister says Japanese chip curbs to drive Beijing’s self-reliance https://t.co/yfRWKyEAwl

— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) April 2, 2023

Chinese regime presses Japan to refrain from chip export curbs
The Chinese regime tries to dissuade Japan from joining the U.S. efforts to restrict exports of chip-making equipment as the Chinese chip industry struggles with sanctions from the U.S.
The Financial Times reported… pic.twitter.com/QjiyF8WCO3

— Spotlight on China (@spotlightoncn) April 4, 2023

Eye on China: Japan to tightens Chip Making equipment exports#china #chip #ASML pic.twitter.com/oANqn8pbNg

— Spotlight on China (@spotlightoncn) April 3, 2023

Japan said it would restrict the export of advanced semiconductor equipment, a measure that could hamper development of China’s chip industry https://t.co/p3kw5iq4uc

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 31, 2023

Japan said it would restrict the export of advanced semiconductor equipment, which could hamper development of China’s industry—marking a further cooling of relations after the detention of a Japanese pharmaceutical-company employee in Beijing.@LandersWSJ https://t.co/Rgllm2ayXX

— Jonathan Cheng (@JChengWSJ) March 31, 2023

Japan’s gov't to restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aligning with a US push to curb China’s ability to make advanced chips https://t.co/Bml2fYJkgz pic.twitter.com/f82cvCsZzA

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 31, 2023

Japan to tighten export controls of advanced chip equipment: Japan on Friday unveiled plans to control exports of 23 items used to make semiconductors, following U.S. pressure for countries to impose restrictions to contain China.… https://t.co/9x2rWaEUT5 #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) March 31, 2023

To nullify China's economic coercion, one idea is to decrease duties from the affected country to boost shipments.

The U.S. wants a united front with Japan and European partners.https://t.co/6Ms3SZRtFI

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) April 2, 2023

A deal aims at allowing Japan to meet sourcing requirements for new electric-vehicle subsidies in the U.S. and shifting energy supply chains away from China #WSJWhatsNow https://t.co/tw9AzbyPHd pic.twitter.com/nyA8EJOVJo

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 28, 2023

When you become a member of the World Trade Organization, there’s a basic understanding and premise: you will abide by the rules in which all of us will abide by. The problem is and the challenge is China cherry picks which rules they’ll abide by. pic.twitter.com/RNQiEcBArw

— ラーム・エマニュエル駐日米国大使 (@USAmbJapan) March 27, 2023

The US and Japan will agree to refrain from imposing export duties on critical minerals needed for electric car batteries as Washington tries to reduce its dependency on China https://t.co/RePwIxLPUR

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 28, 2023

The biggest reason why #China–#Japan relations are unlikely to improve fundamentally is that China-US relations are locked in a stalemate, with Japan positioning itself as a pawn in the #US strategy against China, said @HuXijin_GT, a current affairs commentator. pic.twitter.com/zFiEwLNMjq

— China Says (@China_says) April 4, 2023

#Geopolitics | Once the Indian Ocean becomes China-free, the Indo-Pacific aspirations of the dragons will take the biggest hit
https://t.co/a3W2ojsJld

— The Frustrated Indian (@FrustIndian) April 5, 2023

#India–#Japan relations have been progressing rapidly over the last few years. Both countries are not only facing political and diplomatic pressures from #China but also direct military pressure, writes @raji143 https://t.co/WBi105p3Mn

— Colaba Conversation (@ColabaConvo) March 27, 2023

Beijing stopped granting visas to Japanese travelers https://t.co/OqkVoqYJZ3 pic.twitter.com/ky4U7MTvVI

— ANADOLU AGENCY (@anadoluagency) January 10, 2023

A day after China halted its short-term visas for South Korean and Japanese travellers, Japan protested Beijing's visa suspension action and called the decision 'extremely regrettable'.@eriknjoka tells you more

For more videos, visit: https://t.co/AXC5qRuO3J pic.twitter.com/od7PXJLGKg

— WION (@WIONews) January 11, 2023

#China has suspended issuing visas for South Korean and Japanese citizens as #Beijing urged countries to adopt a fact-based response to the COVID-19 pandemic and vowed to take reciprocal measures against discriminatory entry restrictions. pic.twitter.com/JypYe6RPIy

— CGChinaInZurich (@CGChinaInZurich) January 11, 2023

Former Japanese PM Fukuda is one of those rare people who go against US diktats.

He wants good relations with China; and he even proposed a new Asian currency after the 2008 financial crisis.

Here he is with Wang Yi, the top Chinese diplomat.

Imagine a Japan-India-China… pic.twitter.com/bhSFX5k1m0

— S.L. Kanthan (@Kanthan2030) April 2, 2023

If South Korea can look past Japan’s wartime wrongs, why can’t China? https://t.co/8fMog2I7Uh

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) March 28, 2023

https://twitter.com/Japan_Australia/status/1643101499541848067

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday's press briefing that China expresses condolences on the passing of Sakamoto to his family. Sakamoto was passionate about the cultural and people-to-people exchanges between China and Japan.@CCTV pic.twitter.com/3oNSIJQmaI

— Zhang Heqing (@zhang_heqing) April 3, 2023

China and Japan are talking again, but relations will probably deteriorate over Beijing’s growing military presence in disputed territories, Tokyo’s crackdown on advanced chipmaking gear, and a detained Japanese businessman. https://t.co/jmHJTmHIqx

— The China Project (@thechinaproj) April 3, 2023

Japan's Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi protested the detention of a Japanese national in Beijing and raised “strong concern" about China's escalating military activity near Taiwan and around Japan in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart. https://t.co/sVRRkg0MaB

— The Associated Press (@AP) April 2, 2023

Japan hopes that better ties with China will give Beijing an incentive to be a responsible power, experts say. https://t.co/N3gEVIBSf9

— DW News (@dwnews) April 3, 2023

China's top diplomat accused Japan of being Washington's "minion" as he met with Tokyo's foreign minister in Beijing for a frank discussion about disputes. https://t.co/21Tw9psQ3H

— DW News (@dwnews) April 2, 2023

Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi protested in a meeting Sunday with his Chinese counterpart the detention of a Japanese national in Beijing and raised “strong concern” about China’s escalating military activity near Taiwan and around Japan https://t.co/QxRWNHRnIj

— El País English Edition (@elpaisinenglish) April 2, 2023

Japanese FM Hayashi meets with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing, becoming first trip by Japan's top diplomat to China in more than three years amid growing friction between two countries pic.twitter.com/aOHmYQgDb3

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) April 2, 2023

Japanese FM Yoshimasa Hayashi has met his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing and urged the gov't there to promptly release a jailed Japanese national https://t.co/9ye7OeN3f5 pic.twitter.com/SWvH52zJWr

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) April 2, 2023

"Japan should not help a villain do evil": China's foreign minister Qin Gang had these words for his Japanese counterpart. pic.twitter.com/Wy29GEa22W

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) April 3, 2023

[Recap] China said on Monday that it was detaining a Japanese national on suspicion of espionage, after Tokyo urged Beijing to release one of its citizens.https://t.co/itd31pJWPU

— Hong Kong Free Press HKFP (@hkfp) March 27, 2023

Astellas Pharma confirms Beijing has detained their employee

Japanese pharmaceutical firm Astellas Pharma told Reuters on March 26 that Beijing authorities had taken one of its employees into custody. pic.twitter.com/PTvvfMAOPT

— Spotlight on China (@spotlightoncn) March 27, 2023

https://twitter.com/SariArhoHavren/status/1642778396261249024

#Japan's FM Hayashi said he called on #Beijing for the early release of a detained #Japanese national during a meeting with Chinese diplomat Qin Gang held on Sunday.https://t.co/z4ZzBNOWzC

— LBCI Lebanon English (@LBCI_News_EN) April 2, 2023

Japan demands China release Astellas Pharma employee accused of spying https://t.co/U3vdG8nk7x

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 27, 2023

Arbitrary detention season resumes? https://t.co/Xj0fKdmu8d

— Bob Mackin @Mackin@mastodon.online (@bobmackin) March 27, 2023

China's premier still hawkish to Japan on Taiwan but receptive to inputs on economic regeneration.https://t.co/BoIanwyjOH

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) April 4, 2023

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi met with his Chinese counterpart Sunday, delivering a strong protest over Beijing's recent detention of a Japanese businessman and calling for the citizen to be released as soon as possible. https://t.co/OJBVbzj89y

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) April 3, 2023

Hayashi meets with China's Qin; seeks release of Japanese national: Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi began talks Sunday with his Chinese counterpart Qin Gang in Beijing, with the top Japanese diplomat expected to seek the prompt… https://t.co/Ah9B0ttgmw #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) April 2, 2023

Japan’s foreign minister raised concerns in Beijing about increasing Russian and Chinese joint military activity on a day when Tokyo formally opened its closest missile base to China. @AlastairGale @austinramzy https://t.co/9NoeiCGhVm

— Jonathan Cheng (@JChengWSJ) April 2, 2023

　https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1642451817643606020

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in an interview with the Japanese newspaper Yomiuri Shimbun that he had sent a proposal to Beijing to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping through diplomatic channels.

However, according to Zelenskyy, https://t.co/C9xtWJzBDV… pic.twitter.com/5V5v3z4Up8

— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) March 25, 2023

Xi told Putin China no longer supports Japan’s claim to Russian-held islands, source says, in shift from Mao’s position https://t.co/GmkRCE1Uuc

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) April 4, 2023

https://twitter.com/NewVoiceUkraine/status/1643591550847393793

China, Japan and the Ukraine war https://t.co/qzD772kjTX

— C. Raja Mohan (@MohanCRaja) March 28, 2023

China was a major factor in Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's show of solidarity with Kyiv.https://t.co/Vo2CUhiG3A

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 30, 2023

Russia’s Pacific Fleet fired a pair of supersonic missiles at a mock target in waters off Japan’s coast on Tuesday morning, the Russian Ministry of Defense said https://t.co/SVv93WzA5t

— CNN (@CNN) March 28, 2023

Japanese firms collaborate on yen-backed stablecoin, China signals an openness to blockchain technology https://t.co/BX9JWQxVlK #Japan #China #stablecoin

— Kitco Crypto (@KitcoCrypto) March 28, 2023

https://twitter.com/WETHEKINGDQMQ98/status/1642872196681924611

https://twitter.com/USPacificFleet/status/1643309809155051520

3-4 APR,JS UMIGIRI conducted a trilateral exercise with the USS NIMITZ CSG and the ROK Navy ROKS CHOI YOUN at East China Sea.We will continue to strengthen cooperation with allied and partners who share common values and strategic interests,and contribute to the peace & stability pic.twitter.com/DcDkWT19Un

— Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (@jmsdf_pao_eng) April 4, 2023

The exercise will involve 12,000 American and 5,000 Filipino troops along with about 100 Australians and observers from Japan and South Korea. That’s nearly twice the 8,900 soldiers who joined last year, according to the agency. https://t.co/DQwKmzNtez

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) March 30, 2023

US cranking pressure on China in South China Sea
America, Japan and Philippines forging muscular new alliance as US intensifies freedom of navigation operations to Beijing’s chagrin.https://t.co/0UfW76fssw

— Indo-Pacific News – Geo-Politics & Military News (@IndoPac_Info) April 3, 2023

https://twitter.com/softwarnet/status/1642854940375646210

One Up On China! Japan Commissions Stealthy Kawasaki Submarine To Defend Chokepoints & Ambush PLA Navy https://t.co/xZqKPFJoro via @THEEURASIATIMES

— Air Power Asia (@AirPowerAsia) March 29, 2023

Japan’s coast guard says China Coast Guard vessels spent a record amount of time within the 12-mile territorial limit surrounding the Senkaku Islands. A spokesperson for the Japan Coast Guard says the total time was 80 hours and 36 minutes @starsandstripes https://t.co/lH4PKFk7wO

— AMTI (@AsiaMTI) April 4, 2023

China Ships Circle Japan's Disputed Senkaku Islands for Over 80 Hours https://t.co/YdIQWqzp0p

— Apex (@Apex_WW) April 3, 2023

#Chinese coast guard ships left #Japanese waters around the #Senkaku Islands in #Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost #Japan, on Sunday night after staying there for 80 hours and 36 minutes.https://t.co/Rrcv3A25DL

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) April 3, 2023

China ships stay in Japan waters near Senkakus for record time: Chinese coast guard ships lingered in Japanese territorial waters near the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea for a record 80 hours and 36 minutes before the… https://t.co/0LqTwUtlcd #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) April 2, 2023

This Chinese government’s Official Letter shows that Senkaku Islands belong to Japan! https://t.co/jvugBaef9J

— truth_jpn (@truth_jpn) March 29, 2023

　https://twitter.com/Scs_Connect/status/1643142606640103424

Ko Wen-je: Taiwan can learn from Japan's relations with US, China @KP_Taiwan https://t.co/8dvOM8wve2 pic.twitter.com/wHfQexbLWv

— Taiwan News (@TaiwanNews886) April 5, 2023

“'Taiwan shouldn’t worry about the Hondurases of the world,' Grossman told Vox…but rather 'focus on powers including Australia, Japan, even the Philippines,' nearby nations that could provide military support in the case of an attack by China." https://t.co/kO8J0zkiXa

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) April 2, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.84 (PM Kishida’s visits to India and Ukraine)

Embassy of India, Tokyo extends greetings to all on the occasion of Bihar Day pic.twitter.com/TCJ9TlWOUh

— India in Japanインド大使館 (@IndianEmbTokyo) March 22, 2023

Japan and India see each other as central to confronting the security challenge from China https://t.co/bjKMIlahbo

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) March 22, 2023

Asia’s biggest democracy and its richest one were on opposite sides in the cold war. Yet in recent years India and Japan have improved their ties, aiming to forge a democratic counterweight to China https://t.co/7Y8PJQ2YPE

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) March 20, 2023

Fumio Kishida held delegation-level talks with Narendra Modi to deepen cooperation between Tokyo and New Delhi https://t.co/sUXkFc4OSV

— TIME (@TIME) March 20, 2023

WATCH: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tried some Indian street food with his counterpart Narendra Modi during his visit to New Delhi https://t.co/sACJFl4KMz pic.twitter.com/txKpq1ND3r

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) March 21, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to seek India’s assistance to forge a stronger coalition to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine when he meets Narendra Modi on Monday https://t.co/xwA0UuJIXW

— Bloomberg (@business) March 20, 2023

The plan is a Tokyo-led initiative aimed at curbing China's growing assertiveness in the region and will include Japan's support for maritime security, a provision of coast guard patrol boats and other infrastructure cooperation. https://t.co/9rODJ5C2UU

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) March 21, 2023

China’s regime-controlled news outlet condemned conservative Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Monday for daring to visit India while China’s dictator Xi Jinping began a trip to Russia. https://t.co/h4F6pQ4wke

— Breitbart News (@BreitbartNews) March 21, 2023

The visit of PM Kishida to Ukraine, in the wake of its financial support, it’s UN diplomatic maneuvering, re-release of its Indo-Pacific plan in India indicates a great power defending the rules-based order. https://t.co/g0NscQIYGS

— John Hemmings (@JohnHemmings2) March 21, 2023

“If the Saudi-Iran entente was widely hailed as a diplomatic triumph for Beijing and a setback for DC, ending the prolonged political chill between Seoul and Tokyo is being hailed as a major diplomatic win for the US and a big loss for China…” https://t.co/ap1xOKCrai

— John Hemmings (@JohnHemmings2) March 21, 2023

What's in the Japanese PM's Indo-Pacific plan announced in New Delhi? "assistance to emerging economies, support for maritime security, a provision of coast guard patrol boats and equipment and other infrastructure cooperation." https://t.co/T3vbVsRFtP

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) March 21, 2023

Notice that the US isn’t involved here. Not every bilateral or multilateral security arrangement is cultivated and activated by Washington, as China might have you believe.https://t.co/YuqlK8nNkG

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) March 18, 2023

Japan PM Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan in India – ABC News https://t.co/4eJLtDdtYZ

— Robert Ward (@RobertAlanWard) March 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/RobertAlanWard/status/1637750951179059201

I am very pleased to see Japan invite India to the G-7 summit this May. This move is welcomed & advances the Free & Open Indo-Pacific as a cornerstone of the world’s future. #FOIP https://t.co/BtHduPE6ck

— Senator Bill Hagerty (@SenatorHagerty) March 20, 2023

Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announces new Indo-Pacific plan during India visit #geopolitics https://t.co/WCbDVOTIBK

— Velina Tchakarova (@vtchakarova) March 21, 2023

One of the aspects which connects India and Japan is the teachings of Lord Buddha.

PM @kishida230 and I went to the Buddha Jayanti Park in Delhi. Sharing some glimpses. pic.twitter.com/DL64YUQqdg

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) March 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/1637815556412960769

A walk-through the India-Japan relationship rooted in spiritual affinity!

PM @narendramodi and PM @kishida230 of Japan visit the Buddha Jayanti Park in New Delhi.

In a special gesture, PM Modi gifted a sapling of Bal Bodhi tree to PM Kishida. pic.twitter.com/M5nLR24hqu

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 20, 2023

PM @narendramodi welcomed PM @kishida230 of Japan ahead of bilateral delegation level talks.

An opportunity for leaders to review progress in our bilateral ties and further expand the India-Japan Partnership for a peaceful, stable and prosperous post-COVID world. pic.twitter.com/DrM8U1q28q

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 20, 2023

Advancing the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership.

PM @kishida230 of Japan warmly welcomed by MoS @MSDESkillIndia & @GoI_MeitY @Rajeev_GoI on his arrival in New Delhi for his second visit to India as Prime Minister. pic.twitter.com/jR9pKbNGgc

— Arindam Bagchi (@MEAIndia) March 20, 2023

PM Modi's bonhomie with Japanese PM Kishida while relishing 'golgappe'! pic.twitter.com/GAM4EhO0Vm

— BJP (@BJP4India) March 20, 2023

Raja Mohan pts. to the Japan-Germany agreement & Kishida's visit to Ukraine. "If you thought Europe and Asia are twains that shall never meet you could not be more mistaken today as the separation between the two theatres begins to break down." https://t.co/KZ36Q5jw6l

— Shashank Joshi (@shashj) March 21, 2023

Need to take a common stand on maintaining international order, says Japanese PM Kishida, raises differences over criticising Russia war in Ukraine, launches 75bn$ FOIP plan, discusses G7-G20 coordination with PM Modi. Reporting @the_hindu https://t.co/g2BleABJnS

— Suhasini Haidar (@suhasinih) March 21, 2023

My piece published by India Today on PM @kishida230 Fumio Kishida's Talk outlining Japan's new thrust in the Indo-Pacific delivered today at an event organised by @ICWA_NewDelhi at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan @MEAIndia https://t.co/3YphRJzcPA @narendramodi @PMOIndia @DrSJaishankar

— Sujan Chinoy (@SujanChinoy) March 20, 2023

Japan and India renewing a pledge writes Japan’s PM Fumio Kishidahttps://t.co/jo1hon9Lhc

via NaMo App pic.twitter.com/KXSZghtnPw

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) March 21, 2023

Japan PM Fumio Kishida enjoys a taste of India as he relishes delicious golgappas! pic.twitter.com/2odktWSrHw

— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) March 20, 2023

#PMModi gifted a sandalwood Buddha statue encased in a 'kadamwood jali box' to his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida who is in India on a state visit, officials said.https://t.co/SX283qp6c0

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) March 21, 2023

#ItsViral | After Japanese PM Fumio Kishida was seen relishing gol-gappe with PM Narendra Modi, Nagaland minister #TemjenImnaAlong reacted to the video.https://t.co/9cvq9h0Jr7

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) March 21, 2023

Japanese PM @kishida230, who is on a visit to India, relished Indian delicacies including golgappas and lassi as he visited the Buddha Jayanti Park in #Delhi with PM @narendramodi. https://t.co/4z1bw4LmYf

— IndiaToday (@IndiaToday) March 20, 2023

Japan's $75 billion boost for free, open Indo-Pacific but Ukraine looms large

While he did not name China anywhere in his Indo-Pacific statement, Kishida referred to the Ukraine conflict seven times as he condemned Russia’s actions in Ukraine. https://t.co/uuwPndYX9M

— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) March 21, 2023

#WIONPulse | India, Japan pledge to expand ties as PM Kishida unveils ‘plan for free & open Indo-Pacific’@nehakhanna_07 joined by Harsh V Pant, Vice President, Studies & Foreign Policy, ORF, for perspective

Read more: https://t.co/sxdJY8ZrXf pic.twitter.com/UATvjhUC5n

— WION (@WIONews) March 20, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister #FumioKishida arrived in India’s capital New Delhi to further strengthen bilateral ties in a range of areas, including defence and security, trade and investment, and high technologieshttps://t.co/DpYGqFxhQM

— WION (@WIONews) March 20, 2023

In his policy speech delivered in Delhi, Fumio Kishida did not directly name China. However, he explicitly referred to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine at least seven times during his 35-minute-long speech. https://t.co/bVqnemV6h9

— The Wire (@thewire_in) March 20, 2023

The summit is witness to how much can Modi and Kishida harmonise their positions to achieve better outcomes from their hosting of G7 and G20 summits for both their nations, writes @SwaranSinghJNU https://t.co/aR6UUVuprk

— Firstpost (@firstpost) March 21, 2023

Japan PM Fumio Kishida Arrives In India, Defence And Trade On Agenda https://t.co/zqA9nGOiJZ pic.twitter.com/nTQRexGS2v

— NDTV News feed (@ndtvfeed) March 20, 2023

Japan PM Kishida's India visit; Watch PM Modi's address #PMModi #Kishida https://t.co/wyMCFeK8He

— ET NOW (@ETNOWlive) March 20, 2023

I welcome Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to India. In the last one year, PM Fumio Kishida and I have met several times and every time I've felt his positivity and commitment to the India-Japan bilateral relationship. His today's visit will be beneficial to maintain this momentum: PM pic.twitter.com/n7njz20vm0

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) March 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/EconomicTimes/status/1637712463423754242

I welcome Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to India. In the last one year, PM Fumio Kishida and I have met several times and every time I've felt his positivity and commitment to the India-Japan bilateral relationship. His today's visit will be beneficial to maintain this momentum: PM… pic.twitter.com/2vmrklrPNs

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2023

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida is on an official visit to India to meet with PM Modi. Japan is one of the few countries with which India has a system of annual summits. PM Modi has referred to the India-Japan relationship as being one of the most natural partnerships in the region:… pic.twitter.com/Wsk3GAgboB

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2023

#WATCH | Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House in Delhi

(Source: DD News) pic.twitter.com/qL9Hh6YGKH

— ANI (@ANI) March 20, 2023

PM Kishida: After the summit meeting, I visited Buddha Jayanti Park, at Prime Minister Modi's invitation.

Thank you, Prime Minister Modi (@narendramodi), for the warm welcome you have given me. (March 20) pic.twitter.com/0AQbYfoRas

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 20, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1637858214095253505

PM Kishida: I have arrived in India, where I was met with a very spirited welcome at the airport. From now, I will head to my meeting with Prime Minister Modi. (March 20) pic.twitter.com/7W3ZzuEaCF

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 20, 2023

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PM Kishida contributed an article to @IndianExpress on the occasion of his visit to India.

"I am convinced that the unwavering trust & the close coordination b/w India & Japan as leading democracies of Asia are the cornerstones of peace & prosperity in the region." pic.twitter.com/rkHAKT4KiM

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 20, 2023

PM Kishida: From now I will head to #India to meet with Prime Minister Modi (@narendramodi). This year, #Japan holds the #G7 presidency while India chairs the #G20. Prime Minister Modi and I will exchange views on the role our two countries should play as we work to resolve (1/3) pic.twitter.com/xT0G3Szghz

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 19, 2023

Japan-India Summit Meeting#Japan #India
https://t.co/fEYUq2P50r pic.twitter.com/wvtURHbVNR

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) March 21, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is looking to put his stamp on Japan’s “free and open Indo-Pacific” framework, using a visit to India this week to unveil a new plan to assist countries in the "Global South." https://t.co/NYZRmjJgxg

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) March 22, 2023

Looking to strengthen ties with the Global South, Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced that the leaders of eight countries, including India, South Korea and Brazil, will be invited to the G7 summit meeting to be held in Hiroshima in May. https://t.co/OBo96e16YF

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) March 22, 2023

BREAKING: Kishida pledges $75 billion for Indo-Pacific infrastructure on India triphttps://t.co/aK0J1ZciWZ

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 20, 2023

OPINION: Japan and India, which are China's main peer rivals in Asia, "aim to frustrate Beijing's ambition to achieve hegemony in Asia by forging deepening strategic and economic bonds," writes Brahma Chellaney.https://t.co/ZDt4h2XK8A

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 17, 2023

As Japan’s Kishida and India’s Modi share common China concerns, they can’t agree on Ukraine stance https://t.co/fSvEqlHpR0

— SCMP Asia (@SCMPAsia) March 22, 2023

#Japan PM Kishida to visit #India on Monday

Japanese leader’s visit seen as a great opportunity to review bilateral tieshttps://t.co/iQjhAqmOco

— Gulf News (@gulf_news) March 19, 2023

Meanwhile, Kishida and Modi meet in India.https://t.co/6w6XVcpBaS

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) March 21, 2023

#Japan's #FumioKishida arrived in the #Ukraine capital of #Kyiv on Tuesday to meet President #VolodymyrZelenskyy, broadcaster NHK said, a rare, unanounced visit by a Japanese leader that signalled Tokyo's emphatic support against #Russia's invasion. https://t.co/f1T91aRZOC

— Deccan Herald (@DeccanHerald) March 21, 2023

#Japan's Prime Minister #FumioKishida on Tuesday visited Bucha, a town near #Kyiv where Russian forces were accused of committing widespread atrocities, in a trip hailed as "historic" by #Ukraine.https://t.co/AXEAiSIft2

— The Hindu (@the_hindu) March 21, 2023

#Ukraine's foreign ministry on Tuesday welcomed #Japan's Prime Minister #FumioKishida to Kyiv, hailing his "historic" visit as a key show of support. https://t.co/vr1yTOmgBd

— The Times Of India (@timesofindia) March 21, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida is likely to hold a meeting with Ukraine's Zelensky in the wake of the ongoing war against Russia#RussianUkrainianWar https://t.co/CB2w1hWIq6

— WION (@WIONews) March 21, 2023

#FastAndFactual– News On The Go | #Japan PM #Kishida In #Kyiv | White House Urges #China's Xi To Press Putin On #Ukraine #firstpost #worldnews #globalnews

https://t.co/je7f9Hs3qC

— Firstpost (@firstpost) March 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/moneycontrolcom/status/1638369335445159963

UPDATED. In a surprise visit pointedly coinciding with Xi Jinping's Moscow talks, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrives in Kyiv to deliver a message of solidarity and support for Ukraine. https://t.co/k6qdY4IXtY

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 21, 2023

On a day like this with Kishida in Kyiv and Xi in Moscow India’s position that the war matters only to Europe seems frankly absurd

— Bruno Maçães (@MacaesBruno) March 22, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a surprise visit to Kyiv to offer “solidarity and unwavering support,” Japan’s foreign ministry said. | @AFP https://t.co/PpyhxrlUlt

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) March 21, 2023

https://twitter.com/intermarium24/status/1638264914463584256

As Russian and Chinese dictators chum it up in Moscow on March 21, Japanese PM Fumio Kishida arrives in Kyiv. pic.twitter.com/qlGNIgBmML

— Euan MacDonald (@Euan_MacDonald) March 21, 2023

#BREAKING Japan PM Fumio Kishida arrives in Kyiv. Expected to show Japan/G7 “solidarity and unwavering support for Ukraine” while “firmly rejecting Russia’s aggression and unilateral attempts to change of the status quo by force.” #UkraineRussianWar pic.twitter.com/ysRf5sLs0Y

— Michael Bociurkiw (@WorldAffairsPro) March 21, 2023

The surprise trip to #Ukraine comes shortly after his visit to India where he met counterpart Prime Minister Narendra Modi #Japan #PMModi https://t.co/aM4krvv9Rl pic.twitter.com/bE4EYqtKm9

— News18.com (@news18dotcom) March 21, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Tuesday as he departed on an unannounced trip to Kyiv https://t.co/AagV3jgJve pic.twitter.com/1ZvvtTBX9q

— ANADOLU AGENCY (@anadoluagency) March 21, 2023

#BREAKING: Japanese Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio visits a site of a mass grave, in the town of Bucha, amid #Russia's attack on #Ukraine, outside of #Kyiv, Ukraine.@kishida230 https://t.co/HHioGvWxT2 pic.twitter.com/7znjOCXpji

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) March 21, 2023

#Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits Bucha, a town near Kyiv where Russian forces were accused of committing widespread atrocities, in a trip hailed as “historic” by #Ukraine.https://t.co/MkzQ9q3bgA

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) March 21, 2023

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida is heading to Kyiv for talks with Ukraine's President Zelenskyy in a trip that coincides with Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to Russia https://t.co/zYLPHLC0uk pic.twitter.com/Lxj6iKHv5p

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 21, 2023

#Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will visit #Kyiv to meet with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky.https://t.co/ddJEyXLX0U

— The Jerusalem Post (@Jerusalem_Post) March 21, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.83

U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and the Japan Self-Defense Forces conducted a bilateral bomber integration exercise on March 19, 2023, demonstrating the enduring and lethal deterrence options readily available to the U.S.-Japan Alliance.https://t.co/dPoowEIc1j

— U.S. Forces Japan (@USForcesJapan) March 19, 2023

18-19 MAR, JS ATAGO conducted a ballistic missile defense exercise with @US7thFleet USS MILIUS in the Sea of Japan, to improve our tactical capabilities and joint response capabilities. #readiness pic.twitter.com/W0piYNXqdP

— JMSDF Self-Defense Fleet ENG (@JMSDF_SDF_ENG) March 19, 2023

https://twitter.com/navalnewscom/status/1637362924414017536

Chief of Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Forces Koji Yamazaki assured the Philippines of Japan’s support in promoting rules-based international order in the West Philippine Sea. https://t.co/KBoieRjk7f

— Philstar.com (@PhilstarNews) March 19, 2023

‘While the Japan Self-Defense Forces will continue to take part in exercises in Australia, rotational deployments in the nation’s north will provide many opportunities to build relations with the region,’ writes Shigehiro Noshita https://t.co/f66y9QKXjn

— ASPI (@ASPI_org) March 17, 2023

https://twitter.com/en_germany/status/1637446504800477188

Chancellor Olaf Scholz is in Tokyo this weekend for German-Japanese intergovernmental consultations. The two countries have recognized that they share economic and strategic interests. https://t.co/TWkO4REpVI

— DW News (@dwnews) March 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/NinaHaase/status/1636944881938743296
https://twitter.com/ger_trends/status/1637106604985163778

Japan wants to strengthen economic cooperation with Germany, says Economy, Trade and Industry Yasutoshi Nishimura, during a meeting with German ministers. https://t.co/PqwG59TZV5

— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) March 18, 2023

Germany hopes Japan can help reduce its dependence on China for imports of raw materials.

Berlin and Tokyo agree to strengthen cooperation on economic security to overcome tensions over global supply chains and the economic impact of the war. https://t.co/a3iQjvYcBQ

— POLITICOEurope (@POLITICOEurope) March 18, 2023

„Close cooperation with #Japan has reached a new level with the 1st German-Japanese government consultations. Dear Fumio @kishida230, I am personally delighted about this. Japan is a key value partner for Germany.“ – German @Bundeskanzler https://t.co/xIRZKSxdX7

— German Embassy (@GermanyinUSA) March 18, 2023

Germany to seek closer ties with Japan amid supply chain tension https://t.co/J2U3diicUQ pic.twitter.com/MIjUAqSUr9

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 18, 2023

Japan and Germany promise better cooperation on defense and climate protection https://t.co/GlRFXSSqs9

— Bloomberg (@business) March 18, 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held the first round of government consultations in Tokyo and agreed to strengthen economic and defense ties to better cope with China’s growing influence. https://t.co/f7L7Pwp8HX

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) March 18, 2023

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have agreed to strengthen economic and defense ties. Scholz traveled to Tokyo for the first round of government consultations with Japan, bringing with him six of the 17 Cabinet min… https://t.co/UGiyVpeu9l

— KSTP (@KSTP) March 18, 2023

Japan-Germany Foreign Ministers’ Meeting#Japan_Germany
https://t.co/k3OSH8A2aH pic.twitter.com/XUqJREh4FE

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) March 18, 2023

Germany, Japan agree to cooperate closely on economic securityhttps://t.co/B6KTx5SOPK

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 18, 2023

PM Fumio Kishida says Japan will carefully monitor developments of investigation against Russian President Vladimir Putin after holding talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Tokyohttps://t.co/tVuDcAldUM #KyodoNewsPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) March 18, 2023

Germany to seek closer economic ties with Japan amid supply chain tension: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in Japan on Saturday with six of his ministers seeking closer economic ties, as he considers reducing German… https://t.co/rTAbp76brJ #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) March 18, 2023

Prime Minister Kishida and German Chancellor Scholz reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation during the first Japan-Germany intergovernmental consultations held in Tokyo.
https://t.co/wrV8KXMxpm

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) March 19, 2023

Kishida, Scholz Confirm Efforts to Continue Support for Ukraine https://t.co/71dqET1llU pic.twitter.com/fCa41oQo2v

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) March 18, 2023

Japan, Germany agree to carefully monitor markets, coordinate as needed https://t.co/n9Z4JhKiZ7 pic.twitter.com/qjCfQLK34P

— CNA (@ChannelNewsAsia) March 18, 2023

Germany to seek closer ties with Japan amid supply chain tensions, during Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s visit to the Asian nation https://t.co/N1z7SL4N9X

— Pham Quang Vinh (@vinhlhq2015) March 18, 2023

Japan and Germany pledged closer defense ties and cooperation on diversifying supply chains as Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo Saturday.

Full story: https://t.co/YBbRxcFCo6

— Daily Tribune (@tribunephl) March 18, 2023

Japan and Germany pledged closer defence ties and cooperation on diversifying supply chains as Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met in Tokyo Saturday.https://t.co/nR0YQ279Nq

— Manila Bulletin News (@manilabulletin) March 19, 2023

Japan, Germany agree to work closely on financial jitters #FMTNews #FMTBusiness https://t.co/2HTJ6vpjbL

— Free Malaysia Today (@fmtoday) March 18, 2023

Today’s global shift is being defined by the remarkable changes in the #foreignpolicy aspirations of both #Germany and #Japan, points out Harsh V Pant https://t.co/HIXHr9kGvr

— ORF (@orfonline) March 18, 2023

#Japan and #Germany agreed on Saturday to coordinate closely on financial jitters stemming from problems among Western #banks while carefully monitoring global markets and #economy, a Japanese finance ministry official told Reuters. https://t.co/koWuKWtmft

— LBCI Lebanon English (@LBCI_News_EN) March 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/jj_nodonoghue/status/1636686360990941184

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day to all of the Irish community and our wonderful friends and partners in Japan! Delighted to share this message in today’s Japan News, highlighting the visit of ⁦@jackfchambers⁩; events in Japan & themes of this year’s celebrations around the world. pic.twitter.com/GPkkAWcNWu

— Ambassador of Ireland to Japan (@IEAmbJapan) March 17, 2023

Japan, Canada in talks over collaboration in battery metals supply chain https://t.co/xMkwE2vhEC pic.twitter.com/k0J4tpnogI

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 14, 2023

North Korea released footage of the largest Hwasong-17 intercontinental ballistic missile launch into the sea between the Korean peninsula and Japan https://t.co/MLnxvj60OV pic.twitter.com/YD2J529cnO

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 17, 2023

China disputes Japan's territorial claims over disputed waters in East China Sea https://t.co/7DaQlVxfLN pic.twitter.com/pD96SciS2u

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2023

Japan, Britain, Italy defence ministers to meet in Tokyo this week https://t.co/bJ5p399Hnz pic.twitter.com/vEZs6mfIdo

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 14, 2023

Japan says closely coordinating with BOJ, overseas authorities on banking issues https://t.co/wmYbRKz1PU pic.twitter.com/IhMuGk0RtS

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 17, 2023

Veteran Bank of Japan chief Haruhiko Kuroda held to a steady course at his final policy meeting, leaving options open ahead of a leadership transition in April https://t.co/UQ6wPhPjNV pic.twitter.com/RWIrdIyujr

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 10, 2023

Japan battles to persuade its big brands to join military buildout https://t.co/WaODkbwRqj pic.twitter.com/k2QU1aDpYB

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2023

WATCH: Kura Sushi, a Japanese conveyor belt sushi chain, said that it started using an AI camera system early this month to catch unhygienic pranks, after a video of a man licking a soy sauce bottle filmed at one of their restaurants in central Japan went viral pic.twitter.com/yVQJBUgVz3

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 19, 2023

The water tanks surrounding the reactors at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant contain enough to fill 500 Olympic-sized swimming pools. The debate over what to do with it has alarmed fishermen in the region https://t.co/apOVOoYTyE pic.twitter.com/DyL2giEY7q

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 10, 2023

On the path to '30 by 30' – conserving at least 30% of land and sea areas by 2030 – Japan is building a broad alliance of stakeholders across the nation to restore and reinvigorate its diverse ecosystems. https://t.co/SCN5QZmA15 pic.twitter.com/3xztDMXImJ

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 14, 2023

Japanese automaker Nissan is revving up its electrification shift and slashing costs by using the same components across models and reducing use of expensive rare materials. https://t.co/yUSohYPSAF

— AP Climate (@AP_Climate) March 10, 2023

On Kyushu island, at Japan’s southern tip, entrepreneurs are making things better by keeping things small https://t.co/hAIgTgykta

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) March 12, 2023

Police in central Japan have arrested three people for taking part in pranks at a sushi conveyor belt restaurant https://t.co/D04vDzwbI9

— CNN (@CNN) March 9, 2023

What will happen when a million tons of Fukushima's nuclear wastewater is released into the ocean?

Japan's government says there's no risk, but local fishermen and environmentalists are concerned. pic.twitter.com/ntlepLDqSO

— DW News (@dwnews) March 9, 2023

https://twitter.com/dwnews/status/1636327705087037442
　https://twitter.com/SCMPNews/status/1636668707937083395

The agreement btwn the #ROK & #Japan is an important step that promises far-reaching benefits for the bilateral partnership, & trilateral cooperation w/ the US. I applaud President Yoon & Prime Minister Kishida for their courage & commitment to the future.https://t.co/XI25gvaznJ

— Senate Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member (@SenateForeign) March 8, 2023

North Korea says it fired an intercontinental ballistic missile to “strike fear into the enemies” as South Korea and Japan agreed at a summit to work closely on regional security and the U.S. and its allies held military exercises. https://t.co/lxwj7aUO63

— The Associated Press (@AP) March 17, 2023

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit https://t.co/BvbtYgcaQ5 pic.twitter.com/yrgIibNFip

— The Hill (@thehill) March 16, 2023

Both Yoon and Kishida are in the early stages of their terms.

Barring unexpected developments, they should have several years to build closer ties, @SueMiTerry and @MaxBoot write. https://t.co/SSV2jsa5SX

— Washington Post Opinions (@PostOpinions) March 11, 2023

The partnership between Japan and South Korea is critical to the future of safety and security in the Indo-Pacific region. I’m thankful to see two of our closest allies coming together.https://t.co/67c8Kf58cw

— Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (@CongressmanRaja) March 17, 2023

The two U.S. allies, who have long often been at odds over their history, are seeking to form a united front, driven by shared concerns about a restive North Korea and a more powerful China. https://t.co/cDfCRsa7lA

— NBC News (@NBCNews) March 17, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to take Yoon for "omurice" after the leaders of the neighboring nations hold a summit https://t.co/SjuO5NJsAq

— Bloomberg (@business) March 14, 2023

North Korea launched a long-range ballistic missile, according to officials in Japan and South Korea, the same day leaders from those two countries are due to meet in Japan for the first such summit in 12 years. https://t.co/nvqvyU3WIe

— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) March 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/VOANews/status/1636400682646507524

The two U.S. allies, who have long often been at odds over their history, are seeking to form a united front, driven by shared concerns about a restive North Korea and a more powerful China. https://t.co/KaZwJJQWHp

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) March 17, 2023

South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol will visit Japan for a bilateral summit with Japanese prime minister Kishida Fumio, the first official summit in 12 years to be held in either country. @CSISKoreaChair and @JapanChair experts dive in.

Learn more: https://t.co/ma2Jht7TZD

— CSIS (@CSIS) March 16, 2023

Japan’s Kishida Fumio and South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol are ready to mend relations, but both leaders face problems back home. https://t.co/kDgCY3ec1S pic.twitter.com/HFNLRrFoVF

— The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) March 15, 2023

Japan plans to lift restrictions on exports of key semiconductor materials to South Korea, in a move toward ending a feud that has spanned several years between the two tech powerhouses https://t.co/NpePrX03Z5

— Bloomberg Technology (@technology) March 17, 2023

Japan and South Korea agreed to drop an almost four-year-old trade dispute on high-tech materials on Thursday, an emphatic sign they aim to rebuild a relationship strained by history and work together against deepening security threats. https://t.co/DFVLk0i5fD

— CBC News (@CBCNews) March 17, 2023

North Korea says ICBM test aimed to strike fear into enemies https://t.co/8JTvEPYzRD pic.twitter.com/P7wvQs0SXc

— CTV News (@CTVNews) March 17, 2023

Japan, South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit https://t.co/G7VbUccAaV

— CP24 (@CP24) March 16, 2023

North Korea says missile launch was response to rivals' drills https://t.co/Y57eqWz4v7

— CP24 (@CP24) March 17, 2023

Japan and South Korea top businesses push to leave behind a difficult history https://t.co/qvIMmia5ix pic.twitter.com/iuRRPEAq6X

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 17, 2023

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged to turn the page on years of animosity to work together to counter threats from North Korea and China's growing influence on the international stage https://t.co/0brRHKDgB2 pic.twitter.com/iOL1iAO35V

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 16, 2023

The leaders of Japan and South Korea hailed 'a new era' of relations over a special dinner of sukiyaki beef and 'omurice', as they eased trade tensions and agreed to resume intelligence sharing https://t.co/Z1YwcGkor4

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) March 17, 2023

#BREAKING Japan and South Korea agree to resume 'shuttle diplomacy': PM Kishida pic.twitter.com/5wz6TWsMlp

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) March 16, 2023

North Korea has fired a ballistic missile into the sea off its east coast, South Korean military officials said. https://t.co/hAtMKdH0aQ

— DW News (@dwnews) March 15, 2023

Japan and South Korea move to mend ties at landmark summit amid growing regional security challenges https://t.co/mMT9qnsuLr pic.twitter.com/1pH45N2ITu

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) March 17, 2023

‘Eggcitement’ as Yoon Suk Yeol and Kishida Fumio set to eat comfort food together https://t.co/MPgs6Xl3ff

— Business Day (@BDliveSA) March 16, 2023

Japan and South Korea renew ties at Tokyo summit with historic meeting between leaders https://t.co/rTJI7INNRa

— ABC News (@abcnews) March 16, 2023

Japan, S. Korea hail spring thaw in wintry relations as they seek closer ties in security and trade https://t.co/cLEo3sPwHC

— ST Foreign Desk (@STForeignDesk) March 16, 2023

NKorea launches ICBM before Yoon-Kishida meet https://t.co/ntyZFt3sQE

— The Manila Times (@TheManilaTimes) March 17, 2023

Japan and South Korea pledged to resume reciprocal leaders’ visits that have been suspended for 12 years, as South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol visited Tokyo on March 16, 2023. pic.twitter.com/NN8xfMmdl7

— South China Morning Post (@SCMPNews) March 17, 2023

Yoon, Kishida bond over drinks at popular eatery https://t.co/4oDt8BGeiU

— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) March 17, 2023

Opposition party denounces Yoon-Kishida summit as 'shameful submission to Japan' https://t.co/INqk2o6AEp

— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) March 16, 2023

First lady Kim Keon Hee made wagashi, Japanese sweets, with Japanese first lady Yuko Kishida as she visited the prime minister’s residence during President Yoon Suk Yeol's working trip to Tokyo. https://t.co/vnJOZNAKVM

— The Korea Herald 코리아헤럴드 (@TheKoreaHerald) March 17, 2023

“Yoon said that he expects to 'invigorate' security cooperation, including the intelligence-sharing GSOMIA pact, which Seoul threatened to pull out of in 2019, in several written interviews with international media published on Tuesday.” @Reuters https://t.co/g9l9y8rNa6

— The Korea Society (@koreasociety) March 15, 2023

#Yoon, #Kishida build mutual #trust by sharing drinks after summit https://t.co/yt0dd4PR2O

— The Korea Times (@koreatimescokr) March 17, 2023

PM Kishida: Today, I welcomed President Yoon of the Republic of Korea (#ROK). We agreed to further develop #Japan-ROK relations, based on the foundation of friendly and cooperative relations we have enjoyed since the normalization of our diplomatic relations. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/T3iylg44iT

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) March 16, 2023

'Omuraisu,' comfort food for Japanese and Koreans, a symbol of warmer ties: Nearly everything about South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's first summit with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Tokyo will be scrutinized for… https://t.co/FUsr3njrz6 #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) March 16, 2023

Prime Minister Kishida and South Korean President Yoon agree to normalize relations between their countries.https://t.co/PI7qskXYYa

— Nippon.com (@nippon_en) March 17, 2023

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol puts a military intelligence-sharing pact with Japan back on track as the two neighbors and U.S. allies begin to thaw a frosty relationship.https://t.co/XkrrbSouxN

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 16, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.82

South Korea has announced a new compensation fund for victims of Japanese wartime forced labour or their surviving relatives https://t.co/0kchDZANwp

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) March 6, 2023

Two of our closest allies, Japan and the Republic of Korea, have reached a historic breakthrough. The United States stands with the people of both nations as we all move towards a safer, more secure, and more prosperous future. https://t.co/4xDE4edbG7

— President Biden (@POTUS) March 6, 2023

The announcement deepening the Japan-Korea bond is another strong step forward in building a free and open Indo-Pacific.

The enhanced partnership between Japan and the Republic of Korea is vital for advancing a safer and stronger future — in the region and around the world.

— Nancy Pelosi (@SpeakerPelosi) March 7, 2023

.@StateDeptSpox on the historic announcement between the Republic of Korea and Japan to resolve sensitive historical issues: We encourage the ROK and Japan to build on this step to continue to advance their bilateral relations. pic.twitter.com/rQ03yyzn0o

— Department of State (@StateDept) March 6, 2023

South Korea announced a deal to compensate victims of forced labor by Japan during its occupation of Korea — as the two United States allies try to smooth relationshttps://t.co/ozjgsSuY9U

— CNN International (@cnni) March 6, 2023

South Korea announced on Monday a plan to compensate victims of forced labor under Japan's colonization through a government foundation with funds from South Korean companies.https://t.co/avpSTjlDf4

— NPR (@NPR) March 6, 2023

Victor Cha: South Korea-Japan agreement gets key allies back ‘in the game’ with U.S. @victordcha @MSNBC https://t.co/1PzgiPS61q

— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) March 6, 2023

South Korea to compensate victims of Japan's wartime forced labour https://t.co/C6OrhpyKfp

— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) March 6, 2023

Factbox: South Korea moves to resolve historical, legal disputes with Japan https://t.co/jSKBHkxAXp pic.twitter.com/2zLj8SM01X

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 6, 2023

Forced labour victims protest in wheelchairs, reject S.Korea deal on Japan https://t.co/nqDzPZPjUR pic.twitter.com/4YhRGDD3Xy

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 7, 2023

This could be HUGE for South Korea-Japan relations. The comfort women issue is the main impediment to bilateral progress. But stay skeptical.https://t.co/ySWuG4fbBT

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) March 6, 2023

Diplomacy has become something of an endangered species, which makes what the ROK & Japan accomplished all the more impressive. It is also critical, as dealing with the legacy of the past is necessary if the 2 countries are to meet the challenges of today. https://t.co/MQM2mBZFia

— Richard N. Haass (@RichardHaass) March 7, 2023

The energized set of allies — Japan, South Korea, Australia, Philippines, U.K. — all fundamentally chip into collective security, @USAmbJapan says.
https://t.co/zrYYbLTjQu via @NikkeiAsia

— Ken Moriyasu (@kenmoriyasu) March 7, 2023

South Korea's plan to ease WWII tensions with Japan has won praise from the US, which wants its two allies to help counter growing Chinese influence in Asia. But like previous accords, it might not last. Here's why https://t.co/vQBw0Kinun

— Bloomberg (@business) March 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/AJEnglish/status/1632754245865725952

South Korea’s Yoon Suk-yeol Prioritizes Ties with Japan https://t.co/bCbVh0m8nr

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) March 6, 2023

BREAKING: South Korea has unveiled plans for resolving a long-festering dispute with Japan over wartime labor, bringing the two neighbors closer to a deal that would drastically improve ties. https://t.co/arjbviGNcJ

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) March 6, 2023

Japan to uphold apology after S. Korea settles wartime labor issuehttps://t.co/yuEOCoWhbX

— The Mainichi (Japan Daily News) (@themainichi) March 6, 2023

The South Korean government is facing heavy pushback from critics for its proposal to resolve the wartime labor issue with Japan, signaling potential trouble similar to what derailed the 2015 "comfort women" agreement.https://t.co/fKByeA2udW

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 7, 2023

BREAKING | South Korea's Yoon says Japan has transformed into a partner.https://t.co/RZOwSJrawF

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 1, 2023

The sudden detente emerging between South Korea and Japan is the best economic news North Asia has provided the globe in some years, but neither Yoon nor Kishida brings much political capital, writes William Pesek.https://t.co/xoYGj9zdLe

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) March 7, 2023

South Korea says it will seek to accelerate its participation in the Quad bloc, which includes US, Japan, India and Australia — a cornerstone of US strategy to counter against China's expanding influence pic.twitter.com/SFrLLhbKKE

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) March 7, 2023

Once again, we have a deal. Yoon has made little change to the conservative formula for dealing with Japan, which the progressives will exploit in a broader partisan battle. Re-sharing my take: https://t.co/uVHgv3x7yl

— Eun A Jo (@eunajo_) March 6, 2023

ASEAN has struggled to exude the sense of purpose of the Pacific’s newer groupings, including the Quad, an initiative of America, Australia, India and Japan, and AUKUS, consisting of America, Australia and Britain https://t.co/r8dASUgd0g

— The Economist (@TheEconomist) March 7, 2023

Russia cannot be allowed to wage war with impunity, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his counterparts from India, Japan and Australia said in a statement following a meeting in New Delhi https://t.co/wqD3VfqWpF

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 3, 2023

China’s threat is growing, forcing new alliances between unexpected countries.

A joint exercise between the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force and Indian Army was held in Japan for the first timehttps://t.co/UidQPN4TBb

— The Times and The Sunday Times (@thetimes) March 3, 2023

#Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi drew an analogy between the Asian Quad with the iconic English rock band ‘The Beatles’ https://t.co/5sq5MsTehM

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) March 4, 2023

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi said given #India's outstanding leadership, including its hosting Voice of Global South Summit, coordination with New Delhi is now even more vital. #G20India https://t.co/3MANLC7u8C

— The Hindu (@the_hindu) March 3, 2023

#FPVideo: The G20 foreign ministers' summit is underway in New Delhi. A lot is at stake, and officials from the world's 20 most rich nations are meeting in the backdrop of the Ukraine war. Watch to know who's in attendance #india #g20 #china #russia #japan #usa pic.twitter.com/JiRBJd98za

— Firstpost (@firstpost) March 2, 2023

Japanese Foreign Minister is set to attend a get together of top diplomats from the so-called Quad nations hosted by India, after he skipped a G-20 meeting in New Delhi to be present at a parliamentary committee in Tokyo https://t.co/Yablv8WYAn

— Bloomberg (@business) March 1, 2023

The Philippines is now operating like it's a de facto Quad member. Joint patrols coming with Australia, Japan, and the US. India isn't needed. https://t.co/c1nBl3J20c

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) February 28, 2023

Me: “When the US, Australia, and Japan tried to condemn Russia through a joint statement, India refused…India claimed that the Quad only tackles Indo-Pacific challenges, and since Russia isn’t in the region, this topic cannot be broached.”https://t.co/RgcoaZ9q3f

— Derek J. Grossman (@DerekJGrossman) March 6, 2023

Japan foreign minister to skip G20 meeting in India -official https://t.co/0a0yVoy4fJ pic.twitter.com/xy7hA29gn0

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 1, 2023

Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi is unlikely to attend a meeting of #G20 foreign ministers in India from tomorrow, instead prioritizing parliamentary business, according to a government official.https://t.co/u2tKi1FKQ9

— Hindustan Times (@htTweets) February 28, 2023

Japan's Foreign Minister To Skip India G20 Meeting, His Deputy To Attend https://t.co/VOMcT80Lhl pic.twitter.com/fJuSZDh5cs

— NDTV News feed (@ndtvfeed) March 1, 2023

Japan has recounted its islands – and discovered it has 7,000 more than it previously thought. https://t.co/xHUdqWmM7U

— CNN (@CNN) March 3, 2023

Big picture USD, EUR, GBP, JPY – by @ACY_Securities https://t.co/h6qtEli7q8

#Currencies #Intermarket #BOJ

— FXStreet Reports (@FXstreetReports) March 1, 2023

Inflation data out of Spain and France highlight concerns that we may soon see European CPI falter around the 6% mark. This helps build a case to look for longs against the Japanese Yen

✒️ @JMahony_IG https://t.co/Ucr0Jvixl6

— IG (@IGcom) February 28, 2023

Japan’s core inflation rate hit a four-decade high of 4.2% in January, but the nominee to lead the Bank of Japan said he expected it to fall and didn’t think an interest-rate increase was needed https://t.co/G1kA12vJVs

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) February 24, 2023

Next Bank of Japan head Kazuo Ueda calls for ‘creative’ monetary policy https://t.co/eSYdaDkVCI

— Financial Times (@FT) February 24, 2023

Japan foreign minister to skip G20 meeting in India -official https://t.co/4enyrkdsvI pic.twitter.com/uHYRZ7ghlo

— Reuters (@Reuters) March 1, 2023

Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson says he has "no idea" what the large metal sphere that has washed up on a beach in Japan really is https://t.co/IcBwPtmFS2 pic.twitter.com/pRcIBrFoFD

— CNN (@CNN) February 24, 2023

Japanese Emperor Naruhito gave his first public birthday address since ascending the throne almost four years ago https://t.co/SMq4m7AVrJ pic.twitter.com/48VEm79s7R

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 23, 2023

Biggest earthquakes since 1900.#AFPGraphics chart showing all earthquakes with magnitude greater than or equal to 7.5 since 1900, grouped by region pic.twitter.com/dKPk24TMTK

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 17, 2023

VIDEO: Twelve years on since the nuclear catastrophe triggered by a massive earthquake and tsunami, workers at the Fukushima Daiichi plant in northeast Japan are preparing to release treated wastewater into the sea. pic.twitter.com/5M3CHpUw4N

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) February 17, 2023

Heavy snowfall in Tokyo on Friday❄️☃️

Japan may be home to some of the snowiest places in the world, but Tokyo only has (on average) 9 snow days a year. Snowfall of over 5cm is even rarer. pic.twitter.com/F7IkYGAh69

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) February 10, 2023

Heavy snow for Japan earlier this week and there’s more on the way over the weekend⬇https://t.co/LGUiUeqGen pic.twitter.com/h5WRrGiSSE

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) February 3, 2023

Heavy snow in Japan disrupts flights and trains, closes roads https://t.co/2xOoYz3hb8 pic.twitter.com/51HW2vdOXF

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 10, 2023

Factbox: Kazuo Ueda: Who is the new Bank of Japan governor and what can we expect from him? https://t.co/8MsBIgL6xt pic.twitter.com/gNt6eifr8z

— Reuters Asia (@ReutersAsia) February 10, 2023

Reports that Kazuo Ueda will be the new Bank of Japan governor have sent the yen and rates up and stocks down. We think these initial moves could prove temporaryhttps://t.co/TXHWuG1CIM

— ING Economics (@ING_Economics) February 10, 2023

"Who Is Kazuo Ueda?"

Global investors are rushing to find out after news broke the former Bank of Japan policy board member may be picked as its next governor. @daniburgz has details https://t.co/8m16xxYVZ3 pic.twitter.com/b7bFkvW6ur

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) February 10, 2023

Inflation has arrived in Japan. How will the Bank of Japan respond? Presented by @CMEGroup pic.twitter.com/Bh4mgexdsb

— Bloomberg Quicktake (@Quicktake) February 7, 2023

PM Kishida: I had an in-depth summit meeting with Philippine President Marcos @bongbongmarcos , who is on an official visit to #Japan. We released a joint statement and also exchanged seven economy- and security-related outcome documents. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/8vibSuYboy

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) February 9, 2023

In a joint statement, Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida said this would be done through strategic reciprocal port calls and aircraft visits and continuous cooperation on previously-transferred defense equipment and capacity building. https://t.co/1wvRj05RD1 pic.twitter.com/hoCs9HN4fo

— Philippine News Agency (@pnagovph) February 10, 2023

LOOK: The Emperor and Empress of Japan held an audience with President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday.#IntheKnow #BBM #ExplainExplainExplain #BCS pic.twitter.com/jJPTXfD1ld

— Bureau of Communications Services PH (@bcs_gov) February 10, 2023

LIVE: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers his keynote speech at the high-power luncheon and networking event in Tokyo | February 10, 2023.https://t.co/LFBIV3yf9z

— Office of the President (@opgovph) February 10, 2023

Dispatch of the Japan Disaster Relief Expert and Medical Team in Response to the Earthquake Damage in the Republic of Türkiyehttps://t.co/s0IdnQLyQL

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) February 10, 2023

‘6,000 people were killed in the Kobe earthquake… which was probably one-fifteenth of this Türkiye earthquake’

Professor Shinji Toda from Japan explains the severity of 7.7 and 7.6 magnitude quakes that hit the country’s southeast in relation to othershttps://t.co/zGKzb9WNaT

— TRT World (@trtworld) February 10, 2023

From mouth purses to blinking eye dice, this artist creates flesh-like accessories. https://t.co/ycFD0rDeJ5 pic.twitter.com/vzSsQEPYSR

— CNN (@CNN) February 8, 2023

Japan-based company Takikou Sewing introduced its new onion-shaped goofy beanbag that's designed to let wearers relax anywhere, anytime pic.twitter.com/FJzTYA5wfp

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 7, 2023

The Japanese tech firm is already set to receive $829 million in economic incentives https://t.co/X16YzpoCK6

— The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) February 5, 2023

A Japanese-based sushi restaurant chain also hopes to open on the Plaza. https://t.co/hgunhCdhzS

— The Kansas City Star (@KCStar) February 4, 2023

Going to the bathhouse is a big part of life in Japan and South Korea. But businesses are struggling after covid and fuel price spikes caused by the war in Ukraine. https://t.co/wgmc3CiN7g

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) March 6, 2023

USAF B-1Bs BAKED11 & 12 departed Andersen AFB, Guam heading towards South Korea. Likely a show of force following North Korea’s ICBM launch yesterday. pic.twitter.com/4sCLCtCMyp

— Aircraft Spots (@AircraftSpots) February 19, 2023

　https://twitter.com/NikkeiAsia/status/1626157836727189504

Japanese search & rescue teams stood in silence for those who lost their lives in the earthquake before leaving Istanbul Airport. pic.twitter.com/LGuvh8mdgw

— Clash Report (@clashreport) February 16, 2023

It’s freezing cold in the areas affected by the earthquake in Turkey, and the affected people are in need of rescue & support. 2nd batch (55 members & 4 search dogs) of Japan Disaster Relief Team departed for Turkey, with firm determination to make best to rescue the victims. pic.twitter.com/UD3l0cDEzv

— JICA Media (@jica_direct_en) February 7, 2023

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) special negotiation meetings were held in Delhi last week. @CSISIndiaChair experts analyze the outcomes and what it means for U.S.-India relations.

Learn more: https://t.co/p3nLwxy4kn

— CSIS (@CSIS) February 14, 2023

Defense Sec. Lloyd Austin's trip to South Korea last week marked forward progress, but there is more to do to shore up U.S. extended deterrence commitments and prepare for future proliferation scenarios, writes @csisponi expert @K_Hartigan.

Learn more: https://t.co/YLUHGMu8ft

— CSIS (@CSIS) February 14, 2023

“U.S. allies in East Asia are growing concerned about the credibility of Washington’s so-called extended deterrence commitments.”https://t.co/KiEpY2c3cI

— Foreign Affairs (@ForeignAffairs) February 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1622893093833043968
https://twitter.com/Terror_Alarm/status/1622373111504031745

In an op-ed for the @WashingtonPost, I discuss the recent changes in Japan's defense planning. Tokyo is off to a great start — but there's lots more to do. Check it out here. https://t.co/eq05oP8I3r

— Oriana Skylar Mastro (@osmastro) February 4, 2023

https://twitter.com/CFR_org/status/1621870664662618113

Inside Japan's Secret Balloon Campaign Against North America https://t.co/nOVxGNHmvZ

— Military History Now (@MilHistNow) February 3, 2023

Long before a suspected Chinese spy balloon was seen over Montana, Japan launched nearly 10,000 bomb-bearing balloons toward the United States during World War II. One killed six people. https://t.co/dQwVZTl3JB

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 4, 2023

The oddest balloon coincidence: Japan's random balloon bombing campaign hit the Manhattan Project plutonium production site in Washington state, knocking out the cooling system. If it wasn’t for conservative engineering, the reactor might have melted down before the Trinity test! https://t.co/vnMaEz2UjJ pic.twitter.com/q5ltorniAG

— Ethan Mollick (@emollick) February 3, 2023

https://twitter.com/tariqnasheed/status/1621978015105441792

Since balloons are trending… they were the first intercontinental weapons- Japan's Secret WWII Weapon: Balloon Bombs https://t.co/MjQkLcXvSq

— Sandeep (@SandeepUnnithan) February 3, 2023

https://twitter.com/torrHL/status/1621288375104999424
https://twitter.com/japan_radar/status/1621991277960241152
https://twitter.com/japan_radar/status/1622131639802544128

Spy balloons: How would Japan respond?https://t.co/rVrvZAUWZL

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) February 5, 2023

A high-attitude balloon traversed the United States this week, and history, in a way, is repeating itself. Researcher Michael Unsworth says the first time this happened was in 1945, and they were sent by Japan during World War II. https://t.co/GaHqyCO8lW

— KMOT (@KMOT_TV) February 5, 2023

#XiJinping is such an incompetent clown, as I've written extensively on before.

We should all be grateful. Had China had competent leadership its "victory" would have been a fait accompli, and Europe, Japan, and Australia still be in deep sleep.https://t.co/RR89L7VYDo

— Peter Dahlin (@Peterinexile) February 4, 2023

A Japanese company is offering tourists the chance to fly into the second layer of Earth's atmosphere by balloon pic.twitter.com/AkAo9SbsaI

— CNN (@CNN) February 24, 2023

Mission économique belge au Japon : rencontre bilatérale aujourd'hui entre le FNRS et la Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (#JSPS) à Tokyo. Un échange qui a permis de mettre en évidence la valeur ajoutée de cette coopération (depuis plus de 45 ans !) et ses perspectives. pic.twitter.com/hV3VdMZOQk

— F.R.S.-FNRS (@frsFNRS) December 5, 2022

https://twitter.com/JapaneseIcons/status/1633047026211475459

Science and Technology 科学技術 Vol.33 (incl Nobel Prizes)

All the below links and tweets are in English.

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

Science and Technology Vol.111

Science and Technology Vol.106

Science and Technology Vol.105

Science and Technology Vol.104 (Nobel Prize in Chemistry)

Science and Technology Vol.103 (Nobel Prize in Chemistry)

Science and Technology Vol.102 (Nobel Prize in Physics)

Science and Technology Vol.101 (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)

Science and Technology Vol.100 (Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine)

Science and Technology Vol.99

Science and Technology Vol.98

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
111：@abc7phillip,@gnsant,@UCLA_CEE,@MSEucla,@uclacbe,@cnsiatucla,@UCLAengineering,@UCLAnewsroom、@allieevolpe,@voxdotcom、@IntEngineering、@GregoryJBarber,@WIRED
106：@EdCara4,@Gizmodo、@katarinaahlfort,@KTHuniversity、@UConnEngineer,@UConnTechComm,@UConn、@bakerhughesco,@fuelcellsworks、@evanhalper,@pranshuverma_,@washingtonpost、@CarolynMWilke,@KnowableMag,@TheAtlantic
105：@VUBrussel、@Cal_Engineer、@UCDavisNews,@USDA_NIFA,@ucdavisCAES
103：@dcastelvecchi,@heidiledford,@NaturePortfolio,@Nature、@SchwallerFred,@dwnews
102：@moneycontrolcom、@dcastelvecchi,@LizzieGibney,@NaturePortfolio、@physorg_com、@bobthesciguy,@UCBerkeley
101：@mattbwarren,@Nature
100：@laurelwamsley,@NPR、@bobthesciguy,@UCBerkeley
99：@CElFrontiers,@SchoolOfEng_UoE、@EV_elocity,@warwickuni,@UniofNottingham,@CenexLCFC,@UKRI_News,@innovateuk、@rachelcscholes,@ubccivil,@TiffyCrawford13,@VancouverSun,@ubcappscience、@healthing_ca,@nationalpost、@Caltech,@doescience、@UVA,@UVAEngineers,@MadiDrop,@NSFSBIR、@BergerEngineer,@uvachechair、@Reuters
98：@power_ul,@UL,@RTEBrainstorm

World 世界情勢等 Vol.54

取り急ぎ以下貼っておきます。

World Vol.450 (AEIecon, CatoInstitute, WSJ, etc.; oil)

World Vol.449 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – Leopard 2, etc.)

World Vol.448 (U.S., etc.: ABC, FoxNews, thehill, AP, etc.)

World Vol.447 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine)

World Vol.446 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.445 (U.S.) / New Hampshire Vol.19 / Maine Vol.10

World Vol.444 (economy)

World Vol.443 (European media) / Baltic Vol.12 / Visegrad Vol.13 / Benelux Vol.8

World Vol.442 (U.S. media – during New Year holidays)

World Vol.441 (miscellaneous – incl winter storm in U.S. and Canada) / Canada Vol.67 / New York Vol.46

World Vol.440 (miscellaneous)

World Vol.439 (Russia’s invasion of Ukraine – mainly on Ukrainian President Zelensky’s visit to U.S.)

内容例（各回ツイートもご覧ください）
以下、順に、
450：@maddiengo,@voxdotcom、@AlexanderHammo,@CapX,@HumanProgress
449：@mradamtaylor,@wneff,@sadbumblebee,@washingtonpost、@rachael_bunyan,@MailOnline
448：@BBCWorld、@PCCharalambous,@ABC
447：@RobbieGramer,@ak_mack,@ForeignPolicy
446：@dgapev、@dwnews、@AlicePannier,@InstitutIRIS
445：@mara_hop,@nhprclimate、@CFR_org
444：@VisualCap、@harrydemps,@FT
442：@presscitizen,@USATODAY
441：@WIREDScience
440：@p2homes,@axios
439：@cspan

以下、全般に楽しい話ではありませんが、現在の世界情勢との関連でご参考まで貼っておきます。
Top 10 Ammunition Manufacturers Shaping The Future of The Defence Industry (05/2022) | @reportsanddata

Ammunition Market is expected to witness Incredible Growth during 2021-2031 | Northrop Grumman Corporation, FN Herstal, Olin Corporation, General Dynamics Corporation, BAE Systems, https://t.co/5ZmNEvO5NO

— LinkeWire News (@linkewire) November 25, 2022

Lead Production Ranking: TOP 10 Countries from 1970 to 2018 https://t.co/Vpgyt1fpYC https://t.co/d5rxWOjjeW

— Data Visualise the World (@TheVisualise) May 25, 2020

I was asked to write a piece today on the challenges in ramping up munitions production in @NATO for @Telegraph. Unfortunately it had a very misleading headline added to it which needs clarification: https://t.co/0qZbhHFvDr 1/5

— Jack Watling (@Jack_Watling) February 15, 2023

Acting on behalf of #Ukraine, the German Ministry of #Defence has tasked #Rheinmetall with supplying 300,000 rounds of #35mm #ammunition for the #Gepard anti-aircraft tank, which is now deployed by the Ukrainian #military.https://t.co/oCVCXXhjF5 #defence #army @BMVg_Bundeswehr pic.twitter.com/AdR7KbdHJN

— Rheinmetall (@RheinmetallAG) February 15, 2023

Fresh sales successes for #Rheinmetall in #artillery #ammunition – total order value in the double-digit million-euro range https://t.co/91fbz7lrnW #defence #military #army #NATO pic.twitter.com/54lAIkucBT

— Rheinmetall (@RheinmetallAG) February 2, 2023

The foundation stone has been laid for the new #Rheinmetall plant in Várpalota, Hungary, where #ammunition for various systems will be produced by the joint venture Rheinmetall Hungary Munitions in cooperation with the Hungarian state.https://t.co/RtOTmObb0m #Defence #Military pic.twitter.com/JCmlhSF23E

— Rheinmetall (@RheinmetallAG) January 17, 2023

https://twitter.com/FeWoessner/status/1576837556263563265

The German defense company Rheinmetall is in talks with Lockheed Martin regarding the start production of HIMARS systems in Germany.
Rheinmetall is also considering building a new gunpowder factory in eastern Germany.https://t.co/wo2Z3xqD2p pic.twitter.com/mzj9bmh8SI

— Junsupreme (@RyszardJonski) February 1, 2023

https://twitter.com/Team_SNAFU/status/1626258302605590528

Nammo has signed a new contract with the Swedish Armed Forces' materiel Administration (FMV). The agreement sets up Nammo as the sole supplier of 12.7mm ammunition until 2029.https://t.co/xKrVEHd37n

— Nammo (@Nammo) May 3, 2022

The Norwegian government signs a contract to buy ammunition for NOK 2.6 billion from Nammo, a Norwegian ammunition manufacturer, to provide support for Ukraine.https://t.co/x3wEtlxNt5 pic.twitter.com/HaimMONaBG

— The Norwegian American (@NorAmNews) February 6, 2023

Nammo To Develop 120mm Ammunition For K2 MBT: https://t.co/WZ8HmPLf1d pic.twitter.com/xHd9BOahyg

— Joint Forces (@JointForcesNews) October 5, 2022

Nammo/Rheinmetall has just showed "Ragnarok", a leightweigh 120mm mortar trailer system here in Norway, looks very promising! Hydraulic lowering of the mortar to anchor it, key in coordinates on the touch screen, away you go!https://t.co/PdsOdDYIPa

— Ole Stålesen (@night_waker) February 16, 2023

“It is a war about industrial capacity,” said Morten Brandtzæg, chief executive of Norway’s Nammo, which makes ammunition and shoulder-fired weapons.https://t.co/J4zV7dE2vA

— Cosmic Cat (@CosmicCat2023) February 7, 2023

Nammo/Patria started ramping up production in October. One factory in Norway actually switched from producing car parts to production of ammunition. Article in Norwegian… https://t.co/apTIuJ2UFK

— Eriksølv (@LvEriks) January 11, 2023

Nexter to Showcase the NARWHAL at IMDEX

French artillery systems and ammunition specialist Nexter Systems will display a range of its products suited for maritime operations at IMDEX… #GBPimdex2019

READ MORE: https://t.co/roFr6dHxiY pic.twitter.com/NLtM0S8Z5u

— Global Business Press (@GBP16691446) May 16, 2019

Today the Czechoslovak Group is expanding to include a major world manufacturer of small-calibre ammunition – Italian company Fiocchi Munizioni. We are acquiring a 70% stake in the company and this is the largest investment ever made by our holding.

➡️ https://t.co/Sla7H6zYFy pic.twitter.com/EmjiFtCkfT

— CZECHOSLOVAK GROUP (@CSG_HOLDING) November 24, 2022

General Dynamics and Northrop Grumman are supplying training ammunition and competing for orders on engineering development, manufacturing, design and testing support contract. https://t.co/h5MaON1hzb #Defence #Military #Training pic.twitter.com/rMI6hAr0iD

— Shephard News (@ShephardNews) April 3, 2021

Hornady Manufacturing is planning to expand its Grand Island facility that manufactures ammunition. https://t.co/SmhsKu7wJ1

— Lincoln Journal Star (@JournalStarNews) September 12, 2021

Business units of @generaldynamics ordnance and tactical business and American Ordnance, a unit of Day&Zimmerman, will compete for task orders under a $993.8 million contract to produce 155-millimeter rounds of ammunition for the U.S. Army.

More: https://t.co/TVbdOJukJz #Army

— GovCon_Wire (@GovConWire) February 16, 2023

https://twitter.com/Defence_IDA/status/1625766525440237568

The U.S. signed contracts worth more than $520 million with two companies that will produce 155mm artillery ammunition for Ukraine.

The order was awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems and Global Military Products. pic.twitter.com/ZayXc6M75y

— Clash Report (@clashreport) February 15, 2023

On This Day In 1862: Lammot du Pont arrived in London to buy saltpeter for the production of gunpowder to support the Union. pic.twitter.com/GauWrlbACY

— Delaware Public Archives (@DEPublicArchive) November 19, 2016

Left out detail of “Portuguese brought matchlocks to Japan”:
they came with Chinese pirate king Wang Zhi

Wang then sold saltpeter (rare gunpowder element in JP, sold JP sulfur to Siam) to daimyo across the warring states. He had a base in Nagasaki, Portuguese followed him there https://t.co/rsirnMkG3A pic.twitter.com/bMuvlgQt0e

— mastodon.gamedev.place/@1000Jutsu (@HokutoAndy) June 28, 2020

. @montanastate researchers discovered that sulfur fertilizer could increase lentil yields. The study also found that the fertilization method could reduce costs & #EnvironmentalImpact. Learn more about #Montana's growing lentil production https://t.co/7OTKl4gNvt pic.twitter.com/MANzb4wDUS

— Western Govs Assoc. (@westgov) February 10, 2023

This is Shikitei Ryokan in Morioka, Japan. 2.5 hours drive from Tokyo with authentic Japanese style accommodations and natural alkaline spring water Onsen baths with sulfur and fine Japanese cuisine. #moriokajapan #onsen #ryokan #bestryokansinjapan https://t.co/FvwZvP89ad pic.twitter.com/BN1iy0eYXe

— LUXURY GROUP (@luxurygroup) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/NeMeSauriezPas/status/1392961874833002497

[update] Lead (Pb) is a common toxic heavy metal pollutant in the environment that seriously endangers the health of animals. The liver is a key target organ affected by Pb toxicity. Plant extracts allicin and quercetin have a strong antioxidant capacity… https://t.co/tf8AGsc0yP

— jvms_japan (@jvms_japan) August 11, 2021

Minnesota health officials are urging workers at the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka to have their children tested after several children in separate homes were found to have elevated blood lead levels. https://t.co/D3hPDapw2a

— FOX 9 (@FOX9) February 11, 2023

4 children from separate households whose parents work at the Federal Ammunition plant in Anoka County were identified with elevated levels of lead, the Minnesota Department of Health said Friday, adding it was concerned other kids may have been exposed. https://t.co/IU6iczuQYQ

— MPR News (@MPRnews) February 10, 2023

Workers at Federal Ammunition in Anoka urged to test for lead exposure https://t.co/mr1Ga0f5tp pic.twitter.com/wQo9ijKtE9

— Pioneer Press (@PioneerPress) February 10, 2023

https://twitter.com/ChemandWaste/status/1373076072846172164
https://twitter.com/BirdLifeEurope/status/1625776054655647745

Dear @DefraGovUK,

Toxic lead ammunition has just been banned in 30 countries to prevent the poisoning of wildlife and the environment.

It's 2023: follow on.https://t.co/Bgid67PUnd

— Wild Moors (@wildmoorsuk) February 16, 2023

As EU bans lead ammunition, BirdLife calls on government to declare Malta wetlands https://t.co/SecOx5dhOA pic.twitter.com/hAZ7NzdLnk

— MaltaToday (@maltatoday) February 15, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.81

Excellent meeting with PM @kishida230. No #NATO partner is closer or more capable than #Japan – a powerful partner for peace. Together we can and will do more to address shared challenges, including Russian aggression and China’s coercive behaviour. https://t.co/DZnQZLsJit

— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) January 31, 2023

https://twitter.com/NATO/status/1620372744859947009

NATO chief wants to build firmer ties with Japan 'to defend democracy' https://t.co/GRsUu02zOt

— euronews (@euronews) January 31, 2023

NATO chief Jens Stolenberg to strengthen partnership with Japan https://t.co/YKuUszIobd pic.twitter.com/N8Hz9qBeGw

— FRANCE 24 (@FRANCE24) January 31, 2023

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg calls for stronger partnership with Japan https://t.co/lBX1tumGwd pic.twitter.com/hlOdoZk8eI

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 31, 2023

NATO, Japan pledge to strengthen ties in face of ‘historic’ security threat https://t.co/Em7ZhQhQLJ

— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) January 31, 2023

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said his visit to Japan “is a way to further strengthen the partnership between NATO and our highly valued partner Japan.”https://t.co/nn2wvodTbq

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 31, 2023

#NATO chief Jens #Stoltenberg and Japanese PM Fumio #Kishida pledged to strengthen ties. Our expert, Urs Schoettli wrote in July 2022 that evolving alliances and an assertive #China will press Tokyo to embrace a more dynamic security policy: https://t.co/zENLkTfjqM pic.twitter.com/ca3AAgmdld

— Geopolitical Intelligence Services (@GIS_Reports) January 31, 2023

NATO calls for Japan, other democracies to defend against China’s threat on international order https://t.co/SNn2TsUaap

— Fox News Politics (@foxnewspolitics) January 31, 2023

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has triggered fears in Japan that China could be emboldened to make a similar bid for Taiwan, a move that Tokyo sees as directly affecting its own security https://t.co/x6aPXmUpHY

— Bloomberg Politics (@bpolitics) January 31, 2023

Official comments from China and North Korea urged "high vigilance" and warned of a "Cold War" in reacting to the NATO chief's trip to South Korea and Japan. https://t.co/0NaEOu2Ukd

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 31, 2023

Global challenges require global solutions and stronger relations with like-minded partners. NATO is advancing cooperation with our Asia-Pacific partners, and I was glad to welcome Japan’s Ambassador Masahiro Mikami to NATO. pic.twitter.com/J7KqdjcVkQ

— Ambassador Julianne Smith (@USAmbNATO) January 31, 2023

U.S., South Korea Pledge to Expand Military Cooperation; NATO and Japan Deepen Ties – USNI Newshttps://t.co/Td67Pld75h pic.twitter.com/rgXii9T7My

— USNI News (@USNINews) January 31, 2023

LIVE: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida give joint statement https://t.co/0XyMjNqK5t

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 31, 2023

Moscow's invasion of its neighbour triggers fear of Beijing making a similar move on Taiwan https://t.co/zcPSoFizCv

— Business Day (@BDliveSA) January 31, 2023

NATO chief wants stronger ties with Japan to defend democracy: NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg sharply criticized China on Tuesday for "bullying its neighbors and threatening Taiwan" and stressed the need for Japan and… https://t.co/ysPPaFhxiS #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) January 31, 2023

Wrapping up two days in Seoul, deepening #NATO’s close partnership with South Korea. We share values and concerns, including keeping pressure on Pyongyang to abandon its reckless missile & nuclear activities, and support for Ukraine. I look forward to doing even more together. pic.twitter.com/r5KZTs09Yl

— Jens Stoltenberg (@jensstoltenberg) January 30, 2023

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg asks South Korea to "step up" military support for Ukraine, suggesting it reconsider its policy of not exporting weapons to countries in conflicthttps://t.co/xIvcpvYwAX pic.twitter.com/BDEGxZejmS

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 30, 2023

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg landed in Seoul to meet with top South Korean officials, before visiting Japan. https://t.co/KLso07kkd9

— DW News (@dwnews) January 29, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg have pledged to further deepen their cooperation, in light of China's growing ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.https://t.co/mOHMoGu4gR

— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) January 31, 2023

Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg has urged South Korea to send military aid to Ukraine, stressing Kyiv’s 'urgent need' for more ammunition https://t.co/27sWDhh5gy

— Financial Times (@FinancialTimes) January 30, 2023

NATO chief suggests South Korea reconsider its policy of barring weapons exports to countries in conflict following the Russian invasion https://t.co/mlRSilbTaj pic.twitter.com/G0Fh8xtGH3

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 31, 2023

'Critical moment': NATO chief issues warning on China's ambitions and Russian ties https://t.co/jl8AdNuMxH

— ABC News (@abcnews) January 31, 2023

NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg has asked South Korea to reconsider its policy against exporting weapons to countries in conflict in order to support Ukraine. ROK’s policy is that it will only export weapons for the promotion and maintenance of peace. https://t.co/oj51Q5CoLq

— Security Assistance Monitor (@SAMonitorOrg) January 30, 2023

“If Seoul decides to build the bomb, it will likely bring about an end to its nuclear export business, both for lack of customers and because the US can block the export of many South Korean nuclear technologies,” writes @SiegfriedHecker.https://t.co/oRYqvhQNlh

— Nukes of Hazard (@nukes_of_hazard) January 23, 2023

N. Korea slams NATO chief's visit to S. Korea as 'prelude' to confrontation, war https://t.co/MJbl1kZU7M

— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) January 30, 2023

North Korea slammed the secretary-general of NATO for his trip to Japan and South Korea.

State media on Monday accused Jens Stoltenberg of attempting to create an "Asian version of NATO" and stoking regional tensions.https://t.co/7wOtn6bw50

— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) January 31, 2023

PM Kishida: Today I welcomed #NATO Secretary General @jensstoltenberg to #Japan. Under our recognition that the security of Europe and of the Indo-Pacific are inseparable, we exchanged views on Japan-NATO cooperation, security policies, and our regional situations. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/0slImCvVaN

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) January 31, 2023

Japan's response following Russia’s aggression against Ukraine as of January 27, 2023#StandsWithUkraine #Ukraine

More details: https://t.co/whqfaYW9aU pic.twitter.com/OUvpfqsBnW

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) January 30, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1617767860377616385

PM Kishida: I met with Prime Minister @kmitsotakis of #Greece, who is visiting #Japan. As the world faces immense challenges, including for example Russian aggression against #Ukraine, we confirmed that Japan and Greece, as new "strategic partners," will work in partnership (1/2) pic.twitter.com/CX8KPc6DES

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) January 31, 2023

Η Ελλάδα έχει καταφέρει να βρίσκεται σε πορεία βιώσιμης ανάπτυξης παρά τις αντιξοότητες σε παγκόσμιο επίπεδο. Το πιο σημαντικό είναι πως η ανάκαμψη της οικονομίας μας συνοδεύτηκε από τη δημιουργία πολλών θέσεων εργασίας.

Ομιλία στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Τόκιο. https://t.co/9pqMISr5cr pic.twitter.com/ZjxTqSD5mx

— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) January 31, 2023

Στόχος μας είναι να δημιουργήσουμε τις κατάλληλες συνθήκες ώστε ιαπωνικές εταιρείες να επενδύσουν στην Ελλάδα και ελληνικές εταιρείες να αυξήσουν το αποτύπωμά τους στην ιαπωνική αγορά.

Χαιρετισμός στην Ελληνο-Ιαπωνική Επιχειρηματική Ημερίδα στο Τόκιο. https://t.co/xZUpQVkDOv pic.twitter.com/Mz3gUmZGTu

— Prime Minister GR (@PrimeministerGR) January 31, 2023

PM in Japan: Greece ‘one notch below investment-grade status’ https://t.co/82cKMrDGkv pic.twitter.com/PTdVAArm3I

— Kathimerini English Edition (@ekathimerini) January 31, 2023

Ties Between Greece and #Japan Get a Boost in PM #Mitsotakis’ Tokyo Visit https://t.co/QQ7uThLShG

— Greek Reporter (@GreekReporter) January 30, 2023

Greece hopes to develop even closer relations with Japan, PM Mitsotakis says https://t.co/SNQpEebxqg #greece #greek #greekcitytimes pic.twitter.com/0u9fnfEt15

— Greek City Times (@greekcitytimes) January 29, 2023

#Japan, #Greece step up security ties as 'strategic partners' https://t.co/HvQ12g9Pqr

— Greek News (@GreeceNewsApp) January 30, 2023

Greece hopes to develop even closer relations with Japan says PM https://t.co/eESm7bQNZP pic.twitter.com/FtDbVqb15B

— Greek News Online (@GRK_News_Online) January 29, 2023

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Monday met his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at the prime minister’s residence in #Tokyo, where they signed a Joint Statement of Strategic Cooperation between #Greece and #Japan. https://t.co/hZsBmybpB7

— The National Herald (@NationalHerald) January 30, 2023

The Prime Ministers of Greece and Japan signed a 'Joint Statement of Strategic Cooperation' on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations. https://t.co/f8fmw233j6

— The Greek Herald (@greek_herald) January 30, 2023

During his visit, Mitsotakis will hold meetings to strengthen bilateral relations and open cooperation pathways between Greece and Japan. https://t.co/dQdvQnwrdY

— The Greek Herald (@greek_herald) January 29, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis agreed to upgrade the Japan-Greece relationship to a “strategic partnership” when the two leaders met in Tokyohttps://t.co/FLVqV9dxr6 pic.twitter.com/lOR1tVpwfi

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) January 31, 2023

Greece will not supply Leopard tanks to Ukraine because of tensions with Turkey, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced during a visit to Japan.https://t.co/VXDQh5ulVC

— dpa news agency (@dpa_intl) January 31, 2023

G7 + Foreign Ministers’ Meeting on Ukraine Energy Sector Supporthttps://t.co/VJtdm7JH3N pic.twitter.com/DuSx1vDFG9

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) January 25, 2023

https://twitter.com/jmsdf_pao_eng/status/1620634293864120320

JAN 27-FEB 3, Self-Defense Fleet is conducting Joint Exercise 2023 to maintain and improve joint capabilities. SDF maintains responsiveness, safeguards the defense of Japan, continues to integrate with US NAVY and contributes to the stability in the Indo-Pacific region. #FOIP pic.twitter.com/rZ6azHWGUb

— JMSDF Self-Defense Fleet ENG (@JMSDF_SDF_ENG) January 28, 2023

Members of the Japan Defense Society visited Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on 24 Jan 2023. They received a briefing on regional security from USAF Brig. Gen. Christopher Niemi, @PACAF director of Strategy, Plans and Programs, and toured a static display of a F-22 Raptor. pic.twitter.com/f6bqFrMGDW

— U.S. Forces Japan (@USForcesJapan) January 30, 2023

Japan’s new defense approach and the resources behind it are positive for the region, the U.S.-Japan alliance, and Japan itself. https://t.co/IVOqXxbnSp

— War on the Rocks (@WarOnTheRocks) February 1, 2023

https://twitter.com/D__Mitch/status/1620485222478524418

Japan's Diet began debates on Monday over the budget, amid Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s low approval and polls showing strong majorities want to hold an election prior to any tax hikes to cover increased defense spending. (via @japantimes)https://t.co/2USYMX5Pld pic.twitter.com/MYf6VbhmMG

— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) January 30, 2023

People in Japan are warming to the idea of a stronger defense policy amid challenges from China, Russia and North Korea, according to a recent poll (by @SethRobson1, @HanaKusumoto). https://t.co/P4wbkD8PRy

— Aaron Kidd (@kiddaaron) January 31, 2023

https://twitter.com/FSIStanford/status/1618323030085623808

Japan recently announced plans to double its defense budget. How will the changes affect Japan’s postwar pacifism and its relations with the US? Will Tokyo’s moves fuel a regional arms race? And what geopolitical implications can we draw?https://t.co/gAFpSz0fTZ

— World Politics Review (@WPReview) January 29, 2023

#CAST | A new Air Self-Defense Force 2nd Air Wing logo, which appears to use Indigenous #Ainu traditional patterns, has reinvigorated debates about reconciliation, cultural appropriation, and the protection of traditional #Indigenous knowledge in #Japan. https://t.co/Ae8P8qKM0D

— APF Canada (@AsiaPacificFdn) January 26, 2023

"The war in Ukraine matters for all of us, and therefore we're also very grateful for the support that Japan is providing, using also the planes and the cargo capabilities," says NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg. https://t.co/7SLgf1mPXy

— Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) January 31, 2023

Japan, NATO vow to continue sanctions on Russia, ahead of G-7 summithttps://t.co/kAjfkGxtv8 #KyodoNewsPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) February 1, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg stressed the need to further deepen ties, arguing that the international community is "facing changes defining an era." https://t.co/RCpNAMFLsT

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) January 31, 2023

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida pledged on Tuesday to strengthen ties, saying Russia's invasion of Ukraine and its growing military cooperation with China had created the most tense security environment since World War II.https://t.co/ff9R5C6nPD

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) January 31, 2023

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's secretary general, is reportedly planning to visit Japan as early as this month for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.https://t.co/6WkOfaeuHF

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) January 23, 2023

A marine survey around the Senkaku Islands was conducted by the city of Ishigaki, Okinawa Prefecture, amid pressure from the China Coast Guard. https://t.co/crU8WiJNyv pic.twitter.com/sjboI6gBAw

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) January 30, 2023

"Four Chinese coast guard ships tried to approach a Japanese-registered private vessel in Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea on Monday."https://t.co/Ua6w3psM53

— Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM (@IPDefenseForum) January 31, 2023

A leading Republican politician in the US Senate has warned the odds of a US-China conflict over Taiwan are "very high". #9News https://t.co/Fmg5Qos0Hn

— 9News Australia (@9NewsAUS) January 30, 2023

Beijing is closely watching #Russia’s war in #Ukraine and learning lessons that may influence future decisions, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg says, stressing warnings about #China’s behavior including its threats toward #Taiwan.https://t.co/fQw6cYe2f9

— Al Arabiya English (@AlArabiya_Eng) February 1, 2023

Strategic ambiguity may be doing more harm than good, writes RAND's Raymond Kuo (@Kuorum1).

He offers reasons why Washington might consider switching to a policy of strategic clarity—such as a NATO-style security guarantee for Taiwan—instead.https://t.co/1VNHxlwB1Q

— RAND Corporation (@RANDCorporation) January 24, 2023

A former top-ranking NATO official urged Taiwan to leverage its tech sector for security assistance from the organization.https://t.co/DnFS9vOgK6

— Asia Financial (@Asia_Financial) January 23, 2023

The UK, Italy and Japan have announced their intention to jointly develop a sixth-generation fighter jet. RUSI convened a panel of industry and government experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead. Read more below!https://t.co/UkpDzS5PoT

— RUSI (@RUSI_org) January 25, 2023

In the latest #RUSIJournal article, Philip Shetler-Jones argues that the UK’s relationship with Japan is the cornerstone of the Indo-Pacific ‘tilt’ and that it provides unique insights into its motivating logic and the UK’s role in world politics. https://t.co/Wi9EL7bfT4

— RUSI (@RUSI_org) January 24, 2023

US officials are sold on Japan’s new military posture. Japan’s public might not be. https://t.co/uBvZxaX5zL

— Vox (@voxdotcom) January 15, 2023

https://twitter.com/AIIANational/status/1615589926652809216

Japan sells Tokyo as US linchpin of security against China, Russia https://t.co/MhoAfeL97B pic.twitter.com/8NOR1uXR4u

— The Hill (@thehill) January 15, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.80

U.S. official acknowledges Japan, Netherlands deal to curb chipmaking exports to China https://t.co/sqHoLcxajs pic.twitter.com/UtuloZNzOS

— Reuters (@Reuters) February 1, 2023

Japan and the Netherlands will soon agree to join the United States in restricting exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China, according to Bloomberg https://t.co/igU5AVBh66 pic.twitter.com/kocutUumqd

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 27, 2023

Japan tightened sanctions against Russia following its latest wave of missile attacks in Ukraine, adding goods to an export ban list and freezing the assets of Russian officials and entities https://t.co/lWzQXrIJk0 pic.twitter.com/SebcjC6dXn

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 27, 2023

Japan's chip equipment makers in the dark about new China export restrictions https://t.co/yRJe0paTZz pic.twitter.com/TObdlLnC5F

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 30, 2023

Japan's JERA raises FY22/23 earnings estimate on lower LNG procurement cost https://t.co/UlrO9xDOJb pic.twitter.com/uZUW6aBGSh

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 30, 2023

Japan gives priority review status to Alzheimer's drug developed by Eisai, Biogen https://t.co/kTrEVHePch pic.twitter.com/8oM6hrjRR5

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 30, 2023

The Philippines is considering deporting all four suspects believed to be behind a string of robberies across Japan at the same time, the Southeast Asian country's justice minister said Tuesday. https://t.co/b6LrAgCKtl

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) February 1, 2023

The deportation of Japanese nationals allegedly involved in operating a string of robberies in their country will not affect President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s visit to Japan next week, the DFA said. | @DYGalvezINQ https://t.co/LGGhoDizux

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) February 1, 2023

https://twitter.com/JapanGov/status/1620059257440813056
https://twitter.com/JapanGov/status/1620391449220026370
https://twitter.com/JHLosAngeles/status/1615196967180849152

Toyota scion Akio Toyoda is stepping down as CEO and president to become chairman as the company navigates the transition to EVs https://t.co/hMm4UW8P5n

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 26, 2023

The Intelligence Gathering Satellite can capture images on the ground 24 hours a day and even in severe weather conditions.

Read more: https://t.co/qfzTkMdzE7

— Star-Advertiser (@StarAdvertiser) January 28, 2023

With Japan's domestic defense industry struggling to stay afloat, the defense ministry says that it plans to increase profit margins for defense contractors. https://t.co/QsaQpNOy8E pic.twitter.com/aOlAUYHElv

— The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) January 31, 2023

1980s voluntary export restraints on Japanese cars cost as much as $6 billion (~$16.5 billion in 2022 USD) in 1984 alone and did little to enhance the competitiveness & financial sustainability of the U.S. auto industry, @scottlincicome writes: https://t.co/zFIzJP3fQ6 #CatoTr… pic.twitter.com/oFXDO8zeb3

— Cato Trade (@CatoTrade) January 8, 2023

https://twitter.com/France24_en/status/1618489234729361408

VIDEO: Rare video captured by divers shows a 2.5-metre giant squid swimming in the waters off Japan's west coast. Giant squid are known to live in the waters around the country and occasionally wash ashore, but seeing them alive in the wild remains relatively rare. pic.twitter.com/zl5acLciKN

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 21, 2023

VIDEO: An inflatable installation on the Trocadero esplanade has appeared on the sidelines of Paris Fashion Week.

The creation is inspired by "Howl's Moving Castle", the famous animated film by Japan's Hayao Miyazaki, in collaboration with the luxury clothing brand Loewe pic.twitter.com/QOTv6Nc9te

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 23, 2023

VIDEO: Tourists in Kyoto snap wintry scenes at shrines, and the city's famous temples are covered in snow, as a winter storm hits large swathes of Japan. pic.twitter.com/LQUPbgdFW4

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 26, 2023

Japan Inc strives to lure skilled workers as inflation, labour crunch bite https://t.co/77kzRceczf pic.twitter.com/8xz36skspl

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 31, 2023

Toyota Motor said that Akio Toyoda would step down as president and chief executive and hand over the helm of Japan's largest automaker at a time when the company faces the challenge of adapting to zero-carbon transportation https://t.co/82o2kkvaTD pic.twitter.com/D1zPu3rwIm

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 26, 2023

A galaxy whirlpool spotted in Hawaii on January 18 seemed to be related to the SpaceX company's launch of a new satellite, the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan said pic.twitter.com/GyENIDm7zE

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 31, 2023

An unusually cold weather front and extreme low pressure swept across Asia this week, with heavy snow blanketing swathes of Japan. One person died as a result of the storm there https://t.co/nor2h0i1IV pic.twitter.com/yCI8bHIRGU

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 25, 2023

An unusually cold weather front and extreme low-pressure systems set snow falling and strong winds blowing across Japan after causing havoc in other Asian countries earlier this week https://t.co/nor2h0i1IV pic.twitter.com/rswM9EPVok

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 25, 2023

U.S. professional skier named as one victim of Japan avalanche https://t.co/30rKeosEgH pic.twitter.com/4SARP7xeEb

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 30, 2023

Japan is facing a once-in-a-decade cold snap as a severe winter storm is taking hold. ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/lnRzyyjoPx

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) January 24, 2023

An ode to omurice, which is a meal to be made with love. https://t.co/1fhD3dHhqe

— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) January 23, 2023

Toyota hasn’t just been slow to electric cars. It’s tried to stop them. https://t.co/EZ5vHlLCTN

— Slate (@Slate) January 23, 2023

Kicking off the new year with a lil piece for @voxdotcom about Ash Ketchum's departure and what it means for the ever-expanding world of Pokémon https://t.co/ssto1ZPhJe

— Izzie Ramirez (@IzzieRamirez) January 1, 2023

Can Japan become a global leader in green steel? # UBSResearch looks at Japanese steel mills’ differentiated branding strategies, which are characterized by high-performance eco-products using green steel processes. #shareUBS

— UBS (@UBS) January 8, 2023

Japan tries again to move people out of Tokyo https://t.co/MfAtXqbIXL

— ST Opinion (@STopinion) January 19, 2023

Japan logged its largest-ever annual trade deficit last year, with the soaring price of energy and raw materials compounded by the dramatic fall of the yen. #jakpost https://t.co/nsMNoQK1Nk

— The Jakarta Post (@jakpost) January 19, 2023

LOS ANGELES: Nintendo's first theme park outside of its native Japan will open in California next month, just weeks before Mario gets the big-screen treatment in a major new Hollywood film. #BangkokPost #World https://t.co/gYXdH2yPpJ

— Bangkok Post (@BangkokPostNews) January 19, 2023

Super Nintendo World will be part of Universal Studios Hollywood – an amusement park that is traditionally home to rides based on film and TV franchises. https://t.co/XRc2p3mgdj

— The Star (@staronline) January 19, 2023

Carlo Aquino is currently in Japan and has begun filming his international film where he will star alongside Japanese actors Takehiro Hira and Sho Ikushima. | @APasajolINQ https://t.co/o0WHBkWzXQ

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 19, 2023

Japan’s ambassador to Australia, Shingo Yamagami, says he witnessed his passion for fast trains between Brisbane and Melbourne during meetings in Japan in May.https://t.co/j4r2tp7nzK

— Sky News Australia (@SkyNewsAust) January 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/JapanGov/status/1613777923718385664

.@VladDuthiersCBS has long been fascinated by the history of the Samurai sword — so, he armored up and learned a little of the martial art, kendo, that helped generations Samurai remain prepared for battle. pic.twitter.com/elowdESz0v

— CBS Mornings (@CBSMornings) January 13, 2023

Orders for industrial robots from Japanese manufacturers hit a record 955.8 billion yen ($7.35 billion) in 2022.https://t.co/Pu73oJ6b0d

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) January 27, 2023

Japan Bank for International Cooperation and MUFG Bank will extend roughly 19.3 billion yen ($148 million) in financing to Uzbekistan's state-owned telecommunications company.https://t.co/EoC7JMLJtC

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) January 26, 2023

Tech: Kishida tells Biden he’ll deal with chip curbs ‘appropriately’ – Bloomberg https://t.co/GEGM7cK0Kc

— The Edge Malaysia (@theedgemalaysia) January 14, 2023

Chip war burns and churns as Biden presses Kishida https://t.co/bN32YTuecD

— EIN Presswire: Intl Trade Newswire (@EINIntlTrade) January 14, 2023

A suspect has been formally charged in a court in Japan for assassinating former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. https://t.co/QlRm0ltlg1

— DW News (@dwnews) January 13, 2023

Japan recently unveiled new national security and defense strategies that could ultimately transform its defense posture and the U.S.-Japan alliance. CSIS @JapanChair @cb_johnstone discusses key priorities at this inflection point in Japan’s strategic trajectory.

Watch here: pic.twitter.com/XBy1wH65h3

— CSIS (@CSIS) January 7, 2023

Marjorie Vanbaelinghem, acting director (IRSEM), and Alice Ortega, then research assistant, wrote a research paper about the Japan Self-Defense Forces and its perception by the population.
➡️To read the research paper no. 127: https://t.co/IuqNavzVG3 2/3 pic.twitter.com/Eu0JkJcDr1

— IRSEM (@IRSEM1) December 20, 2022

.@METI_JPN @nishy03 urges G7 partners to counter the “clear and present danger” of Communist China’s economic coercion. Bold leadership from the Kishida government in Japan. https://t.co/JFvkZgoETL

— Senator Bill Hagerty (@SenatorHagerty) January 6, 2023

Japan minister tells G7 to stand firm on China’s ‘economic coercion’ https://t.co/6YfgbUeHTu

— SCMP Asia (@SCMPAsia) January 6, 2023

Tokyo Gas Co. unit is in advanced talks to buy US natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy https://t.co/xyVkA8G2Ow

— LNG Global (@lngglobal) January 4, 2023

A unit of Tokyo Gas Co Ltd is in advanced talks to buy U.S. natural gas producer Rockcliff Energy from private equity firm Quantum Energy Partners for about $4.6 billion, including debt, people familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. | @Reuters https://t.co/UdaKiunR4j

— Inquirer (@inquirerdotnet) January 4, 2023

#2022Highlight Japan led the #G7 for #solar power in 2021, overtaking Italy for the first time.

See more comparisons in our Data Explorer: https://t.co/WaDaUv4bTQ pic.twitter.com/FrIzFbguD2

— Ember (@EmberClimate) December 30, 2022

Winter illuminations at JR Gifu Station in Gifu City #Gifu #Japan #winter #travel pic.twitter.com/oPIfjRFewY

— Japan Australia (@Japan_Australia) December 27, 2022

#Japan , 5 Central Asian states affirm importance of rules-based orderhttps://t.co/GvOkQoxBOv #Kazakhstan #Kyrgyzstan #Tajikistan #Turkmenistan #Uzbekistan #KyodoNewPlus

— Kyodo News | Japan (@kyodo_english) December 24, 2022

⏪ 2022 rewind: Participants at the Teppozu Inari Shrine in Tokyo prayed for good health as they took a ceremonial ice-cold bath pic.twitter.com/RRL0Zz6IOC

— Reuters (@Reuters) December 24, 2022

How can rain near Japan trigger a heat wave in North America? @MonashEAE's Professor @_christianjakob and Professor Michael Reeder explain.https://t.co/8VidGuBSCa

— Monash Science (@Monash_Science) July 6, 2021

Artist Kenichi Kanazawa might be well defined as a 'sound sculptor' as in this clip he gives a visual demonstration of the power of sound to put order into chaos

[video: https://t.co/LwV8SSLXjO]
[read more about Chladni plates: https://t.co/KclxAr06Z6]pic.twitter.com/385p5P82kU

— Massimo (@Rainmaker1973) December 29, 2022

Consumer inflation in Japan's capital hits near 42-year high, keeps BOJ under pressure https://t.co/UIXHyOFKcs pic.twitter.com/CKGJub5sLS

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 27, 2023

Dollar drops vs yen, near 9-month low to euro on central bank bets https://t.co/p6KFxCnDRO pic.twitter.com/IdKEXOM7jw

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 27, 2023

The Bank of Japan maintained ultra-low interest rates, including a bond yield cap it was struggling to defend, defying market expectations it would phase out its stimulus program in the wake of rising inflationary pressure https://t.co/Q4j7YPuhVR pic.twitter.com/UeaBiVj6yL

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 18, 2023

Asset Managers are now net-long on the Japanese Yen for the first time since June 2021 pic.twitter.com/P5AVpUxDwt

— Barchart (@Barchart) January 23, 2023

https://twitter.com/acrossthespread/status/1616418080598667264
https://twitter.com/Forbes_MENA_/status/1617854904931958785

The Bank of Japan announced it would be making no change to its yield curve control policy, leading to the Dollar to strengthen against the Yen overnight. @steveliesman joins with more: pic.twitter.com/2e4cdLXQG9

— Squawk Box (@SquawkCNBC) January 18, 2023

WATCH: The Bank of Japan has maintained its yield curve control program, defying calls to abandon the policy to restore liquidity in the bond-market

Bloomberg's @Kathleen_Hays explains what happens next https://t.co/UvY2KLHYEc pic.twitter.com/QSj4yxSS0Q

— Bloomberg TV (@BloombergTV) January 18, 2023

"The Bank of Japan likes to surprise investors," says Athanasios Vamvakidis of Bank of America Securities. "However, they are on an unsustainable path" https://t.co/hq7pJNKPat pic.twitter.com/0rMEfUVJXD

— BSurveillance (@bsurveillance) January 18, 2023

https://twitter.com/DavidInglesTV/status/1615549234383818757
https://twitter.com/Investingcom/status/1615583993830719489

The Bank of Japan kept its interest-rate targets unchanged despite strong pressure from investors on the bank’s new 0.5% cap for the 10-year government bond yield https://t.co/qXBEWJVGnm

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 18, 2023

Statement on Monetary Policy https://t.co/mut6onvLyf

— Bank of Japan (@Bank_of_Japan_e) January 18, 2023

The market no longer believes Bank of Japan.

Funny thing about promises — they erode very fast when broken. https://t.co/ufHhIQYrsr

— Peter St Onge, Ph.D. (@profstonge) January 14, 2023

From @WSJopinion: The U.S. and India have disagreed and will disagree on many things, but America’s national interests are firmly tied to India’s success, writes @wrmead https://t.co/FnsGZIG7A1

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 17, 2023

Paid Program with Reconstruction Agency: Visitors to Japan are rediscovering this prefecture's secluded charms. @Fukkocho_JAPAN https://t.co/89AOT6RbIN

— Custom Content from WSJ (@WSJCustom) January 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/bancaditalia/status/1612811367110639616

U.S.-Japan Summit Meetings 日米首脳会談 Vol.27 / Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.79 (PM Kishida’s visits to G7 countries) / World 世界情勢等 Vol.53 (Japan’s G7 Presidency)

Over the past year, President Biden and Prime Minister Kishida have worked closely together to modernize and expand the U.S.-Japan Alliance. Today, the two leaders met to lay the groundwork for renewed cooperation this year. pic.twitter.com/4Rag6yxLeG

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) January 13, 2023

It was great welcoming my friend Prime Minister Kishida for his first visit to Washington while in office.

Our shared democratic values will continue to serve as source of strength in our alliance for years to come. pic.twitter.com/r3zAQKdnMA

— President Biden (@POTUS) January 14, 2023

Prime Minister Kishida of Japan has been a steadfast ally and friend to the United States.

It was my pleasure to sit down with him and discuss how we're stepping up together to advance peace, security, and prosperity for both our countries, the Indo-Pacific, and the world. pic.twitter.com/4QMmT7eFZp

— President Biden (@POTUS) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/VOANews/status/1613962834634735620

President Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida @kishida230 to the White House. https://t.co/C7ueibQM9V pic.twitter.com/hjL4oSdmSf

— CSPAN (@cspan) January 13, 2023

EARLIER: President Biden holds a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. pic.twitter.com/5ZgEVUDL8c

— The Hill (@thehill) January 14, 2023

WATCH LIVE: Pres. Biden meets with Japan PM at White House https://t.co/zv0OufV1Wc https://t.co/1eiZfxCEN8

— CBS News (@CBSNews) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1614344239634354177
https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1614324596282384385

PM Kishida: I visited the White House, where President Biden and I held a Japan-U.S. summit meeting. Through our meeting, I made my personal relationship of trust with President Biden deeper, and I also feel very confident about our confirmation that we will further (1/2) pic.twitter.com/FRnpDtjXwL

— PM's Office of Japan (@JPN_PMO) January 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/JapanEmbDC/status/1614010072463560719

President @JoeBiden recommits to defend Japan after Kishida visithttps://t.co/klEXqiAUdP

— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) January 14, 2023

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meet for U.S.-Japan summit https://t.co/RaXAWsG3yM

— UPI.com (@UPI) January 13, 2023

President Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan vowed Friday to work to transform Japan into a potent military power to help counterbalance China and to bolster their alliance so that it becomes the linchpin for their security interests in Asia. https://t.co/qePWRiQsaL

— NYT Politics (@nytpolitics) January 14, 2023

President Biden is welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House for meetings in which Japan’s major military buildup and nuclear threats posed by China and North Korea are expected to be on the agenda.

Follow along for live updates: https://t.co/3TWkOXeRCx

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) January 13, 2023

“Let me be crystal clear,” President Joe Biden said as he sat beside Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. “The United States is fully, thoroughly, completely committed to the alliance.” https://t.co/58kykS285e

— CNN International (@cnni) January 14, 2023

President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held wide-ranging talks at the White House as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies in a time of provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. https://t.co/aPrCjaZYMv

— NEWSMAX (@NEWSMAX) January 14, 2023

On the fist of this year, #Japan took over the presidency of the G7. Our @GalicMirna explains the country’s new role and its new national security strategy on last week’s episode of #OnPeace.https://t.co/TgbP7Mf9Dy pic.twitter.com/M2kmt4Kwt3

— U.S. Institute of Peace (@USIP) January 14, 2023

Biden And Kishida Discuss Japan 'Stepping Up' Security https://t.co/EE8RHqBj9W

— Military.com (@Militarydotcom) January 14, 2023

Today, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan will make his first visit to Washington for a summit meeting with President Biden. CSIS's @JapanChair and @CSIS_Econ outline the key issues shaping a dynamic agenda for U.S.-Japan relations.https://t.co/ZpALy9TUYr

— CSIS (@CSIS) January 13, 2023

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida began what were expected to be wide-ranging talks at the White House on Friday as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies.
https://t.co/jU8k6duN3l

— Spectrum Bay News 9 (@BN9) January 14, 2023

The Oval Office meeting and signing ceremony at NASA’s Washington headquarters will cap a weeklong tour for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida that took him to five European and North American capitals. https://t.co/Be3kPRYJ2F

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) January 13, 2023

President Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were prepared to hold wide-ranging talks at the White House as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies amid growing concerns about provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. https://t.co/mh0qQrYdeg

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) January 13, 2023

U.S. & Japan Pledge Stronger Military Ties as Biden Meets with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida https://t.co/wU0ohX8na0

— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) January 14, 2023

U.S. strongly committed to Japan defense, Biden tells Kishida, hails military boost https://t.co/20N8WmwLZl pic.twitter.com/TbWyZVxXXl

— Reuters World (@ReutersWorld) January 14, 2023

U.S. strongly committed to Japan's defense, Biden tells Kishida, hails military boost https://t.co/LmFsn9oOcC pic.twitter.com/af7ZEaXY29

— Reuters Politics (@ReutersPolitics) January 13, 2023

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida touted Tokyo's beefed-up military posture during White House talks as part of a deepening alliance to maintain stability in the increasingly tense Asia-Pacific.https://t.co/JaxiLuFdXX by @SebastianAFP pic.twitter.com/XW466DjKhC

— AFP News Agency (@AFP) January 13, 2023

US 'fully' committed to Japanese alliance: President Biden after meeting Japan's PM Kishida

Catch the day's latest news ➠ https://t.co/nwglHUAqkp pic.twitter.com/iD6QtmS5iQ

— Economic Times (@EconomicTimes) January 14, 2023

Joe Biden & Fumio Kishida hold bilateral meet; vow to deepen US-Japan ties https://t.co/8tm4DdA3aF

— Republic (@republic) January 14, 2023

US President Joe Biden is hosting Japanese PM Fumio Kishida at the White House https://t.co/1jLIMtgN0Y pic.twitter.com/8UpoQifgdH

— Al Jazeera English (@AJEnglish) January 13, 2023

Japan’s PM Kishida pledges alongside US President Biden to modernise his country's military, warning Russia's aggression on Ukraine could embolden China https://t.co/RaxXSry10J

— TRT World (@trtworld) January 13, 2023

Biden, Kishida call for denuclearization of N. Korea, reaffirm cooperation with S. Korea https://t.co/jxKQR0SN6w

— Yonhap News Agency (@YonhapNews) January 13, 2023

Fumio Kishida said Japan would consider “with responsibility” how to deal with semiconductor trade, after he and Joe Biden held talks in Washington https://t.co/m65jM7ItAt

— Bloomberg Markets (@markets) January 14, 2023

Japan's efforts are a part of the much bigger standoff between China and the United States over advanced semiconductors, William Sposato writes. https://t.co/XTds9zHb3H

— Foreign Policy (@ForeignPolicy) January 12, 2023

Chinese media say China has tools to make 22nm and 28nm chips but industry experts are doubtful https://t.co/ZVB7vWlopw

— Asia Times (@asiatimesonline) January 14, 2023

UPDATE | Biden and Kishida stressed their countries' ties in a joint statement issued after the meeting, saying: "Our security alliance has never been stronger."https://t.co/vEJWk9L2On

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) January 13, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio met with US President Joe Biden on Friday in Washington. The two leaders agreed to strengthen the alliance between their two countries, with China's growing assertiveness in mind.https://t.co/DPO9V3YSue

— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) January 14, 2023

Kishida, Biden agree to strengthen deterrence, response capabilities of alliance https://t.co/QAgL4B4Qfw

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) January 14, 2023

Biden and Kishida discuss Japan stepping up security: U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held wide-ranging talks at the White House on Friday as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies… https://t.co/kr8cpBMqDB #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) January 13, 2023

【速報】岸田首相は日米首脳会談後、記者団に、「バイデン大統領との個人的な信頼関係も一層深めることができた。日米同盟を一層連携を強く確認できたという手ごたえを感じている」と述べました #日米首脳会談 pic.twitter.com/50PyaP4RIC

— 朝日新聞官邸クラブ (@asahi_kantei) January 13, 2023

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the VP's residence for a breakfast meeting before Kishida's visit to the White House to meet with President Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/APAMNiUGXb

— Francesca Chambers (@fran_chambers) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/MyronBrilliant/status/1614395710262181888

Dmitry Medvedev's remarks come after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida joined Joe Biden in condemning any nuclear weapon use in the Ukraine war. https://t.co/xnRextrFQ6

— Newsweek (@Newsweek) January 15, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a speech at Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies that China was the central challenge for both Japan and the United States.

Watch the full bulletin for more latest updates- https://t.co/RWNfNbCcVe pic.twitter.com/OyJ0CmHL4e

— DD India (@DDIndialive) January 14, 2023

—For the first time in 40 years, @reischauerctr hosts Japanese PM Kishida.

—In this remarks, Mr. Kishida described China as “the most central challenge for both Japan and the US”

—On observer noted, “the tightening US-Japan alliance will feed China’s sense of encirclement…..” pic.twitter.com/QBfrPay8wC

— Anu Anwar (@AnuAnwarLive) January 14, 2023

https://twitter.com/JadaCFraser/status/1614039503332691969
https://twitter.com/adrireinecke24/status/1614071656670179329

Official Statement from Japanese MOFA on yesterday's address by PM Kishida at @reischauerctr @JHUSAIS

岸田総理大臣のジョンズ・ホプキンス大学高等国際関係大学院（SAIS）における講演 https://t.co/aQzaDZDfnT

— Adri Reinecke (@adrireinecke24) January 14, 2023

Policy Speech by Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio at the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) https://t.co/e9A83qsNaO

— Dr. Mark P. Barry (@DrMarkPBarry) January 13, 2023

After Tokyo broke away from its post war military restraint, Japan's prime minister is visiting the US to discuss security ties aimed at deterring China.https://t.co/ycANOcTZ8D

— DW News (@dwnews) January 14, 2023

Before meeting President Joe Biden in Washington D.C., Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Italy, France, Britain and Canada, in part to forge security ties that could help it fend off China, North Korea and Russia https://t.co/k0PeprZpjq

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 13, 2023

U.S. President Joe Biden’s meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offers a crucial opportunity to think through the United States’ security relationship with Japan, writes @cb_johnstone. https://t.co/EUxnpMbHkn

— Foreign Affairs (@ForeignAffairs) January 12, 2023

Biden and Kishida to discuss Japan ‘stepping up’ security https://t.co/6oJHplfywf

— CNBC (@CNBC) January 13, 2023

President Biden and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida prepare to hold wide-ranging talks at the White House as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies amid growing concerns about provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. https://t.co/pf5Ck1KwKp

— NBC News (@NBCNews) January 13, 2023

When Pres. Joe Biden sits down with Japanese PM Fumio Kishida today, it will mark a major tete-a-tete that could have profound implications for U.S. policy toward a critical part of the globe.

Today's TOP READ via @EliStokols, @PhelimKine & @JonLemire: https://t.co/3Wim1fKhCK

— POLITICO Playbook (@playbookdc) January 13, 2023

The Prime Minister and President Biden are expected to discuss Japan's military buildup amid increasing threats from Russia and China https://t.co/qStzbEBXvn

— TIME (@TIME) January 13, 2023

President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida were prepared to hold wide-ranging talks at the White House as Japan looks to build security cooperation with allies amid growing concerns about provocative Chinese and North Korean military action. https://t.co/O3tg6xjSSI

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 13, 2023

In meeting with #Biden today, will #Kishida use his new emboldened defense strategy as leverage of independence, or as a signal that #Japan is 'all in' with US containment? Must read @mikezmochizuki: https://t.co/bI4JQ9JN25

— Responsible Statecraft (@RStatecraft) January 13, 2023

Japanese prime minister said he talk to Joe Biden about a new strategy, under which Japan is also reinforcing defenses on its southwestern islands close to Taiwan, including Yonaguni and Ishigaki, where new bases are being constructed.https://t.co/oV3yexVnM0

— Stars and Stripes (@starsandstripes) January 8, 2023

Biden, Kishida seeking closer ties as threats grow https://t.co/sDW9bvotZw via @YouTube

— Tracy Brown (@tracybrown_dc) January 12, 2023

Persuading Japan to join the U.S. effort aimed at blocking China from becoming a global leader in advanced semiconductors will be high on President Joe Biden's to-do list when he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington. Read more: https://t.co/R8zfH4Aiul pic.twitter.com/Hd2ZGVXgDk

— Reuters Business (@ReutersBiz) January 13, 2023

Persuading Japan to join the U.S. effort aimed at blocking China from becoming a global leader in advanced semiconductors will be high on President Joe Biden's to-do list when he meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington https://t.co/1UEZDxLsh7 pic.twitter.com/CMT80isACd

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 13, 2023

Biden, Japan's Kishida expected to discuss security, global economy https://t.co/DvVJLAAu9o pic.twitter.com/WjgXFe613u

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 11, 2023

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are likely to discuss control of chip exports to their strategic rival China on Friday.https://t.co/WR5cWO6X0W

— Asia Financial (@Asia_Financial) January 13, 2023

"What's going on in the Taiwan Strait area is not just a regional issue, but it's become a global issue," @elleshii tells @stasbutler, ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's summit on Friday with U.S. President Joe Biden. pic.twitter.com/5KOPA4OZHD

— TaiwanPlus (@taiwanplusnews) January 13, 2023

'Japan is not the only once-conciliatory power to respond to Xi’s muscular revisionism with a newfound determination to bolster its defences and forestall the emergence of a Sinocentric Indo-Pacific' writes @Chellaney. https://t.co/wl3GmRyVhs

— ASPI (@ASPI_org) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/AIIANational/status/1612585139636260864
https://twitter.com/east_asia_forum/status/1566589388418875392

Halting Chinese progress in achieving advanced semiconductor capabilities calls for moving past the limitations of the Wassenaar Arrangement, write @CSISInnovation experts @ShivakumarSujai and Charles Wessner.https://t.co/xsSgIWHe4Z

— CSIS (@CSIS) January 12, 2023

"The difficult task for U.S. export control officials will be to persuade key producers—namely the Netherlands, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan—to fundamentally rethink their export controls strategy," writes @EmilyKilcrease1 in @WarOnTheRocks: https://t.co/xthiZhHzp7

— CNAS (@CNASdc) January 14, 2023

New US export controls on advanced AI chips are a mistake and will accelerate China’s drive for chip independence.

The US has just created a massive market for a US-independent chip supply chain. https://t.co/qfPUB0j6gu

— Paul Scharre (@paul_scharre) January 13, 2023

Great hosting my good friend and fellow musician Foreign Minister Hayashi @MofaJapan_en. Japan’s leadership is vital to advancing many of our shared global and regional priorities. We look forward to further strengthening the U.S.-Japan partnership in 2023. pic.twitter.com/KD8QeC34M3

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) January 12, 2023

The future of space is collaborative. Delighted to sign the U.S.-Japan Framework Agreement on Space Cooperation today with Prime Minister Kishida and Foreign Minister Hayashi. pic.twitter.com/MGOMY6FN2B

— Secretary Antony Blinken (@SecBlinken) January 13, 2023

Japanese foreign minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. secretary of state Antony Blinken signed an agreement to cooperate on space exploration on Friday at NAoSA headquarters in Washington, D.C., in the presence of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. pic.twitter.com/QB0Ls2q6Do

— ANews (@anews) January 14, 2023

The Signing Ceremony of the Framework Agreement between Japan and the United States of America for Cooperation in the Exploration and Use of Outer Spacehttps://t.co/DSRhOoseAL pic.twitter.com/Xt0vFbLEB4

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) January 14, 2023

Live now! @SecBlinken holds a joint press availability with @SecDef Lloyd J. Austin III, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi, and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada at the State Department. Also streaming on https://t.co/QpU68E0xEX. https://t.co/cOY6d6j9am

— Department of State (@StateDept) January 11, 2023

I welcomed @ModJapan_en Minister Hamada yesterday at the Pentagon to build on several historic decisions by the United States and Japan to strengthen deterrence, our response capabilities, and regional security. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/oxkJSJBtQu

— Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III (@SecDef) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense/status/1613707402720821248
https://twitter.com/US_STRATCOM/status/1613951684115402775

.@SecDef Austin met with @ModJapan_en Minister Hamada to discuss the U.S.-Japan Alliance, underscoring the unwavering U.S. commitment to the defense of Japan in the face of shared regional challenges. https://t.co/HA8ldxpxuS pic.twitter.com/rX2pQami69

— U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub (@eAsiaMediaHub) January 14, 2023

Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed to expedite procedures for joint research and development of defense equipment during a meeting at the Pentagonhttps://t.co/fuGJClzKNW pic.twitter.com/iRqaGPkNi0

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) January 13, 2023

Recent articles about Japan 日本関連英文記事 Vol.78 (PM Kishida’s visits to G7 countries) / World 世界情勢等 Vol.52 (Japan’s G7 Presidency) / Canada カナダ Vol.18 / U.S.A. アメリカ Vol.201 (Two Plus Two)

We also spoke about our support for the Ukrainian government and people, and I thanked Prime Minister @Kishida230 for his leadership. We’ll keep working together on that, and on the other issues that matter to the people of Canada and the people of Japan. https://t.co/X4XCaRTefH

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) January 12, 2023

Today, Prime Minister Trudeau met with the Prime Minister of @JapanGov Kishida Fumio. The leaders reaffirmed the strength of Canada and Japan’s strategic partnership as well as their shared commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific region. https://t.co/ktjW08rqnp pic.twitter.com/Jj5LrHZqeE

— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) January 12, 2023

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Prime Minister of @JapanGov Kishida Fumio, are holding a joint media availability. Tune in: https://t.co/7UfTwEMjPZ pic.twitter.com/3HOFUT7hy2

— CanadianPM (@CanadianPM) January 12, 2023

Aujourd'hui, le PM Justin Trudeau a annoncé que le PM du @JapanGov Kishida Fumio, effectuera une visite à Ottawa le 12 janvier 2023. Les dirigeants discuteront de la présidence japonaise du @G7 et des priorités communes du Canada et du Japon. Détails: https://t.co/z9LgHJnwD9

— PMcanadien (@PMcanadien) January 5, 2023

At a news conference in Ottawa with his Japanese counterpart Kishida Fumio, PM Trudeau says that Canada will organize a trade mission to Japan in October 2023. He also says Canada will host a Japanese delegation in the spring that will meet with mining companies.#cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/ysTo7RvdBg

— CPAC (@CPAC_TV) January 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/JPN_PMO/status/1614319195805683720
https://twitter.com/kishida230/status/1613754339147026433

Japan-Canada Summit Meeting
On January 12, Mr. KISHIDA Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan, held a summit meeting with the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada, while visiting Ottawa, Canada. https://t.co/7oOWN043aO pic.twitter.com/66iEsXpESq

— MOFA of Japan (@MofaJapan_en) January 13, 2023

LIVE: Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hosts a luncheon with Japan's PM Fumio Kishida in Ottawa https://t.co/YR8sspW9s3

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 12, 2023

Yesterday, I sent the following letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about supplying affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy to Japan.#cdnpoli #abpoli #ableg @JPN_PMO @kishida230 pic.twitter.com/uHuaeUYuHO

— Danielle Smith (@ABDanielleSmith) January 12, 2023

Smith calls on Trudeau to bolster energy security with Japan during Kishida's visit #ableg #abpoli #cdnpoli https://t.co/FLw6IskMxJ

— Calgary Herald (@calgaryherald) January 12, 2023

Smith calls on Trudeau to bolster energy security with Japan during Kishida's visit https://t.co/gKszoU5S2h pic.twitter.com/4K2bSmmkgl

— Herald Business (@Herald_Business) January 12, 2023

'The world is having an energy crisis:' Japan wants Canada's natural gas, Kishida tells Trudeau https://t.co/BmsWWBuCGg pic.twitter.com/14Eqcinb04

— FP Energy (@FPEnergy) January 13, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida presses Trudeau for reliable supply of LNG to replace Russian oil, gas https://t.co/grEkwNj9oc

— The Globe and Mail (@globeandmail) January 13, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida visits Ottawa, asks for Canada's help on clean energy transition https://t.co/XsQ708thHS

— CP24 (@CP24) January 12, 2023

“'Japan understands that it is facing the most severe security environment since the 2ndWorld War,' said [MLI Visiting Fellow] Kuwahara.

'…such as China’s expansion of its military power, North Korea’s nuclear or missile developments, so and so forth.'”https://t.co/AYyQHLV2Hn

— Macdonald-Laurier Institute (@MLInstitute) January 12, 2023

Japanese PM Kishida visits Ottawa, asks for Canada's help on clean energy transition https://t.co/cakm9i2UsN pic.twitter.com/fPQVZu1MBJ

— CTV News (@CTVNews) January 12, 2023

Prime Minister of Japan Fumio Kishida is visiting Ottawa, where he will meet today with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to discuss key issues as Japan assumes the G7 presidency. https://t.co/XzMGVCuTWA

— CBC News (@CBCNews) January 12, 2023

“Japan has “high expectations” for getting natural gas from Canada, but Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made no new commitments to increase exports during meetings with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday.” https://t.co/fQmrQCDlLe

— Canada Action (@CanadaAction) January 13, 2023

PHOTOS | Prime Minister Justin Trudeau meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Jan. 12, 2023. #cdnpoli pic.twitter.com/fJYaYO1VHk

— The Hill Times (@TheHillTimes) January 12, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau have agreed to boost cooperation to realize a free and open Indo-Pacific region.https://t.co/uStQmW0lDu

— NHK WORLD News (@NHKWORLD_News) January 13, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, agreed on Thursday that their countries will bolster security cooperation with an eye on China's increasing military assertiveness. https://t.co/0r1uOO1ocF

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) January 13, 2023

Trudeau et Kishida appellent de nouveau au «démantèlement complet» des armes nucléaires du Nord https://t.co/GT67gGr2df

— Agence Presse Yonhap (@Yonhapfr) January 13, 2023

Le premier ministre Justin Trudeau et son homologue japonais Fumio Kishida ont affirmé jeudi à Ottawa leur volonté de resserrer leurs liens économiques, mais aussi leur partenariat en matière de sécurité dans la région Asie-Pacifique.

Lire l'article ⬇️ https://t.co/AmzNRRoLjK

— L'Orange bleue (@lorangebleueap) January 13, 2023

Trudeau told his counterpart that Canada can supply Japan with critical minerals of commodities and resources, including agricultural resources https://t.co/U81ffylXsd

— News18.com (@news18dotcom) January 13, 2023

#Japanese Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio and his #Canadian counterpart, Justin Trudeau, on Thursday affirmed that their countries will continue to work closely together in dealing with #China.https://t.co/0O3zCcXuGA pic.twitter.com/T0CMUEbbm7

— Arab News Japan (@ArabNewsjp) January 13, 2023

This week Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio is making his first visit to Ottawa in hopes of securing more Canadian energy. Japan is the 3rd largest trading partner of Canada and AB and we should be their energy supplier of choice for decades to come. https://t.co/m3CbQkW77e

— oilrespect (@oilrespect) January 11, 2023

Japan's Prime Minster discussed the LNG Canada joint venture led by Shell, which Justine Trudeau said was the "largest private investment in Canada." The LNG gas terminal is being built in British Columbia to supply Canadian natural gas to Asia.@CTVNews https://t.co/QjN7ZpoF1E

— Bruce Hale (@hale_bruce) January 13, 2023

Fun fact from today’s Japanese PM visit: LNG Canada facility in Kitimat will replace the 9 per cent of natural gas that Japan currently imports from Russia, when it opens in 2025. @globeandmail

— Stewart Muir (@sjmuir) January 13, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas.https://t.co/QFmn69fc9s

— Toronto Star (@TorontoStar) January 7, 2023

U.S., Japanese-based firms named as prime contractor for #Kitimat LNG plant https://t.co/SoBS1oEmLk

— Kitimat Northern Sentinel (@KitimatNews) April 27, 2018

Japanese media reports US$14 billion EPC contract has been awarded for LNG Canada project in Kitimat. Company says public announcement to be made in in the next week or two. https://t.co/LQUlhnUqBG

— Nelson Bennett (@nbennett_biv) April 23, 2018

PetroChina, Malaysia's Petronas, Japanese trading house Mitsubishi and Korea Gas will invest in a British Columbia LNG plant that offers proximity to energy-hungry Northeast Asia. https://t.co/RLXlYlHpF6

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) October 2, 2018

Japanese plant engineering company JGC and American counterpart Fluor jointly won orders to design and build the project in the British Columbia community of Kitimat on Canada's Pacific coast for an estimated $14 billion. #LNG https://t.co/KJX2Vc250G

— Hanging H Companies LLC (@hanginghco) June 15, 2018

.@SecBlinken on U.S.-Japan alliance: “We’re working to deepen our cooperation across every realm – land, sea, air, and yes, space, cyber and outer." More: https://t.co/2rxDs9VIe3

— Department of State (@StateDept) January 12, 2023

From @WSJopinion: Japanese Prime Minister Kishida visits the White House as both countries look to deter Xi Jinping. But where is the U.S. leadership on economics? https://t.co/uXnB6l0NEo

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 13, 2023

The U.S. and Japan are planning new military cooperation, including defense of satellites, officials said, as worries about China's buildup grow https://t.co/tQSlLob4Ow

— The Wall Street Journal (@WSJ) January 11, 2023

The United States and Japan plan to boost military and security cooperation as their top national security officials hold talks on Wednesday. https://t.co/26ZAFZohuw

— PBS NewsHour (@NewsHour) January 12, 2023

U.S., Japan mark 'consequential moment' with agreements to increase tech cooperation https://t.co/a0WpFA200G

— Inside Defense (@insidedefense) January 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/DOD_Policy/status/1613217732304211969

#NewsAlert
A multilateral collaboration of U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, British army, Australian army, and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members conducted an annual New Year’s Jump exercise at Camp Narashino, Jan. 8.

Click the link to read more. https://t.co/mjy4bhCoVq pic.twitter.com/R4CJIFMEjV

— U.S. Army Pacific (@USARPAC) January 11, 2023

This video shows the way the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force 1st Airborne Brigade paratroopers board U.S. Air Force C-130J in Yokota Air Base and eventually conduct the First Jump in Narashino, Chiba. https://t.co/zzsuwnjcCJ

— U.S. Army Japan (@USARJ_PAO) January 12, 2023

https://twitter.com/DeptofDefense/status/1613323727672070144

"We are confronting a #NorthKorea that continues provocative steps, at this time, disinterested in diplomacy, not only with the U.S., but South Korea and Japan, and is on a very provocative path."#MissileLaunches #Missiles #DPRK #KimJongUn #Defense https://t.co/gO0ZB4fg3f

— Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM (@IPDefenseForum) January 13, 2023

"Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Biden are expected to agree at their upcoming summit to strengthen cooperation over 'dual-use' technologies that can be utilized for both civilian and defense purposes."#Japan #MilitaryTechnology #Defense https://t.co/OYnevxWsjP

— Indo-Pacific Defense FORUM (@IPDefenseForum) January 12, 2023

.@SecBlinken, @SecDef, FM Hayashi, and Min. of Defense Hamada convened the U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee and issued a joint statement providing a vision of a modernized Alliance postured to prevail in a new era of strategic competition. https://t.co/nziqvy5LzO pic.twitter.com/UmwWKF5Vtz

— U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub (@eAsiaMediaHub) January 13, 2023

https://twitter.com/ModJapan_en/status/1613688803436429312
https://twitter.com/ModJapan_en/status/1611201509555068930

In a meeting with top Japanese officials yesterday, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced that the US will station an upgraded Marine unit with the ability to fire anti-ship missiles in Okinawa, Japan, in an effort to deter China. https://t.co/pmj1uI2aDE

— Security Assistance Monitor (@SAMonitorOrg) January 12, 2023

US, Japan Defense Leaders Sign Documents To Strengthen Alliance Interoperabilityhttps://t.co/jBP8B7yEhk
By Jim Garamone

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada signed documents that will further strengthen the U.S.-Japanese S… pic.twitter.com/DZd76NdJNg

— Eurasia Review (@EurasiaReview) January 13, 2023

NEW: The U.S. is endorsing Japan's move to acquire "counterstrike capabilities" against North Korean threats.

The allies' top foreign and defense ministers met on Wednesday to discuss cooperation on regional issues.https://t.co/6JMF7UDEVO

— NK NEWS (@nknewsorg) January 12, 2023

#China looms large over the U.S./Japan summit, even though the meeting is conspicuously not just about China (via @DrakeUniversity) https://t.co/d3CpzjlONe

— The Conversation U.S. (@ConversationUS) January 12, 2023

Blinken says U.S. applauds Japan's decision to double defense spending https://t.co/GDPfTptNfY pic.twitter.com/se9B5povUL

— Reuters (@Reuters) January 12, 2023

The two nations are revising their joint defense posture as they confront rising threats from North Korea and increasing aggressiveness from China. https://t.co/S4ynNpch1y

— TribLIVE.com (@TribLIVE) January 12, 2023

U.S., Japan To Hold ‘Two-Plus-Two’ Security Meeting On Jan. 11 https://t.co/D5DajOG1E8 pic.twitter.com/ozTZhSGuu6

— Independent Nigeria (@IndependentNGR) January 7, 2023

The United States said Wednesday that attacks in space would invoke its defense treaty with Japan and announced the deployment of a more agile Marine unit on its ally’s soil as alarm grows over China.

Full story: https://t.co/mI0fWcGuO2

— Daily Tribune (@tribunephl) January 13, 2023

Japan begins constructing a Self-Defense Force base on an uninhabited island in Kagoshima Prefecture. The project will pave the way for the relocation of the practice site for U.S. fighter jets from Iwoto Island in the Pacific. @kyodo_english https://t.co/ATxfuiZWBN

— AMTI (@AsiaMTI) January 13, 2023

Japan's foreign and defense ministers will meet with their counterparts in the U.S. on Wednesday, likely focusing on Tokyo's defense strategies amid heightening tensions between China and Taiwan.https://t.co/AX5VuhTcEy

— Nikkei Asia (@NikkeiAsia) January 11, 2023

U.S. Marines to set up unit in Okinawa for defense of remote Japanese islands https://t.co/jnXFut0gh5

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) January 11, 2023

Japan and the United States will hold bilateral security talks involving their foreign and defense ministers in Washington next week, the U.S. State Department said. https://t.co/wmPsZDM1Po

— The Japan Times (@japantimes) January 6, 2023

Japan racks up new security deals with eyes on China: Space defense, U.S. troop deployments and a "hugely significant" deal with Britain: Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is collecting more than souvenirs on his whirlwind… https://t.co/icsd09vXJD #japannews #japantoday

— Japan Today News (@JapanToday) January 13, 2023

Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin agreed to expedite procedures for joint research and development of defense equipment during a meeting at the Pentagonhttps://t.co/fuGJClzKNW pic.twitter.com/iRqaGPkNi0

— The Japan News (@The_Japan_News) January 13, 2023

#Japan and the U.S. clearly showed Wednesday a resolve to boost defense capabilities in the Nansei Islands, which span #Kyushu and #Okinawa Prefecture, amid lingering concerns that a contingency could occur regarding Taiwan. (via @The_Japan_News)https://t.co/nLqtn4WcSj pic.twitter.com/W6ZYPkIMXg

— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) January 12, 2023

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden are expected to agree at their upcoming summit to strengthen cooperation over “dual-use” technologies that can be utilized for both civilian and defense purposes. (via @The_Japan_News)https://t.co/L2Qgqog4nX pic.twitter.com/70XImqNdCo

— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) January 12, 2023

Japan and the U.S. will hold security talks between their foreign and defense ministers in Washington the day before Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida lands in the U.S. capital next week, wrapping up his tour of the G7 nations. (via @AP)https://t.co/6mDHSnsUmZ

— Sasakawa USA (@SasakawaUSA) January 8, 2023

The foreign and defense ministers of Japan and US issued a joint statement saying that Article 5 of their security treaty, obligates the US to defend Japan if it comes under attack, could be applied to space. https://t.co/R3QUydxf75

— Giulia Pompili (@giuliapompili) January 12, 2023

Not only is Manila opening up strategic bases close to the South China Sea and #Taiwan to American troops but it is also bolstering defense ties with #Japan. https://t.co/zlCMUAI4yQ

— Gary Sands (@ForeignDevil666) January 11, 2023

Japan and US will meet this week to discuss the possibility of increasing Japan's military capacities. This is all part of the US provocative strategy to surround China with a “US FORWARD-DEFENSE RING.” The US is playing in DANGEROUS waters. Danger lurks https://t.co/Ty7aMCxFfP

— Steve Hanke (@steve_hanke) January 10, 2023

https://twitter.com/PacStandardTW/status/1613030063922110464

The new agreements to be sealed at the so-called “two-plus-two” meeting will come just ahead of a visit to Washington by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Read more: https://t.co/DK9eUoLOEs

— Star-Advertiser (@StarAdvertiser) January 11, 2023

Secretary Blinken and @SecDef Austin will co-host the 2023 U.S.-Japan Security Consultative Committee meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi and Japanese Defense Minister Hamada on January 11th at the @StateDept. https://t.co/bZhkOEh1SG pic.twitter.com/Ewxq1iLaaH

— U.S. Asia Pacific Media Hub (@eAsiaMediaHub) January 9, 2023

Ahead of his U.S. visit, Prime Minister Kishida promised a deeper alliance with the U.S. under Japan’s new defense strategy.
https://t.co/1wzyCEO28a

— The Diplomat (@Diplomat_APAC) January 5, 2023

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