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Japan Meets With Trump, Hoping to Get His Help on China

22 septembre 2026 à 14:09
Japan’s prime minister met with President Trump to discuss China’s economic and security pressure while also seeking to de-escalate tensions with Beijing.

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Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi of Japan in a meeting with President Trump, who is not pictured, in Tokyo last year. Ms. Takaichi remains focused on persuading Mr. Trump to maintain security commitments in East Asia.

Putin Reignited a Dispute With Japan. This Town Is Stuck in the Middle.

21 septembre 2026 à 00:01
The fishing town of Nemuro depends on Russia for trade. But it’s also leading a fight to win back islands seized by Moscow in World War II.

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The signs at Nemuro port read in Japanese, Russian and English: “Welcome to Nemuro!” They also notify readers, “Return of the four islands will strengthen friendship between two nations. The Northern Territories are traditionally Japanese territory.”

Okinawa Elects a Conservative Amid Fears About China and the Economy

13 septembre 2026 à 21:39
Genta Koja will become the Japanese archipelago’s next governor, a win for the country’s hawkish prime minister as she works to accelerate a military buildup.

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Genta Koja, a conservative, celebrating in Naha city, Japan, on Sunday after he was projected as the victor in the election for governor of Okinawa.

Toyohiro Akiyama, Japan’s Chain-Smoking ‘Space Antihero,’ Dies at 84

11 septembre 2026 à 20:59
A journalist, he was the first Japanese person to enter space, joining a Soviet crew as part of a spectacular $35 million ratings stunt in 1990.

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Toyohiro Akiyama waving from a space capsule after returning to Earth in December 1990.

The People of Hirosaki, Japan, Try to Move a Castle by Hand

30 août 2026 à 01:28
In Japan, the ancient tradition of hikiya involves moving buildings with ropes and rollers. About 4,000 people teamed up to try it on Hirosaki Castle.

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