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Japan Backs Out Of Costly US Missile System Despite 'Imminent Threat' From North Korea
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THE GUARDIAN
Japan has scrapped plans to buy a multibillion-dollar missile defence system from the US that was intended to boost its ability to counter the “serious and imminent” threat posed by North Korea.
Japan’s defence minister, Taro Kono, conceded the land-based Aegis Ashore system would ...
Japan has scrapped plans to buy a multibillion-dollar missile defence system from the US that was intended to boost its ability to counter the “serious and imminent” threat posed by North Korea.
Japan’s defence minister, Taro Kono, conceded the land-based Aegis Ashore system would ...
- June 26, 2020
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Japan’s Pragmatic Approach to COVID-19 Testing
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THE DIPLOMAT
At this point it is necessary to develop a stepwise approach from the end of the state of emergency to a final exit strategy.
As the threat of COVID-19 spreads around the world, countries are developing strategies to limit the death toll while maintaining economic activities. Thoug...
At this point it is necessary to develop a stepwise approach from the end of the state of emergency to a final exit strategy.
As the threat of COVID-19 spreads around the world, countries are developing strategies to limit the death toll while maintaining economic activities. Thoug...
- June 26, 2020
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Coronavirus Made Vietnam Shut Its Borders. Now It's Allowing Flights From Japan For The First Time
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CNN
A planeful of Japanese business travelers landed in Vietnam on June 25, marking the first flight between the two countries since they imposed border restrictions in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Vietnam almost completely sealed off its borders to foreign nationals in March, while...
A planeful of Japanese business travelers landed in Vietnam on June 25, marking the first flight between the two countries since they imposed border restrictions in a bid to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Vietnam almost completely sealed off its borders to foreign nationals in March, while...
- June 26, 2020
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Tokyo Confirms 55 New Cases Of Coronavirus
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NHK
Sources with the Tokyo Metropolitan government say 55 new cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed in the capital on Wednesday.
It's the first time since May 5 that the daily figure topped 50. The figure is also the largest since the state of emergency was lifted on May 25.
The 55 n...
Sources with the Tokyo Metropolitan government say 55 new cases of coronavirus infection were confirmed in the capital on Wednesday.
It's the first time since May 5 that the daily figure topped 50. The figure is also the largest since the state of emergency was lifted on May 25.
The 55 n...
- June 25, 2020
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M6.1 Quake Off Eastern Japan Rattles Tokyo
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KYODO NEWS
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Japan early Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, rocking buildings in the capital Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued.
The 4:47 a.m. quake, which originated at a depth of about 36 kilometers, regist...
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off eastern Japan early Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, rocking buildings in the capital Tokyo and surrounding prefectures. No tsunami warning was issued.
The 4:47 a.m. quake, which originated at a depth of about 36 kilometers, regist...
- June 25, 2020
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Tokyo Disney Parks To Reopen From July 1
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JAPAN TODAY
TOKYO - Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will reopen from July 1 after a four-month suspension over coronavirus, its operators said Tuesday, as Japan gradually reopens its economy, including theme parks and professional sports.
Oriental Land said the two resorts will resume operations...
TOKYO - Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will reopen from July 1 after a four-month suspension over coronavirus, its operators said Tuesday, as Japan gradually reopens its economy, including theme parks and professional sports.
Oriental Land said the two resorts will resume operations...
- June 23, 2020
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Add A Dash Of Kyoto Culture To Your Daily Snack With Uji Matcha Chocolate-Covered Potato Chips
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SORA NEWS
Get your fix of potato and fine Japanese green tea in the same bite.
We all understand that chocolate and potato chips go together like peaches and cream by now, right? Whether using crunched up potato chips as a chocolate coating or drizzling chocolate sauce on your fries, Japanese f...
Get your fix of potato and fine Japanese green tea in the same bite.
We all understand that chocolate and potato chips go together like peaches and cream by now, right? Whether using crunched up potato chips as a chocolate coating or drizzling chocolate sauce on your fries, Japanese f...
- June 23, 2020
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Japan Marks 75th Anniversary Of The End Of Battle Of Okinawa
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DW.COM
More than 200,000 people died in the battle for Okinawa. The US has maintained a heavy military presence on the island since WWII, with the base highly unpopular with the locals and yet of crucial importance to Tokyo.
People on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa commemorated the 75t...
More than 200,000 people died in the battle for Okinawa. The US has maintained a heavy military presence on the island since WWII, with the base highly unpopular with the locals and yet of crucial importance to Tokyo.
People on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa commemorated the 75t...
- June 23, 2020
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‘Lion Dance’ Shows In Japan Seek End To Coronavirus
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AA.COM
Performers mimic lion's movements in stylized costumes to ward off evil, bring good luck
People in Japan held on Sunday “lion dance” shows to seek an end to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local media reported.
Residents of Chinatowns in Yokohama province, south of the capital Tokyo, an...
Performers mimic lion's movements in stylized costumes to ward off evil, bring good luck
People in Japan held on Sunday “lion dance” shows to seek an end to the novel coronavirus pandemic, local media reported.
Residents of Chinatowns in Yokohama province, south of the capital Tokyo, an...
- June 22, 2020
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Japan's Strike Options Assume New Urgency
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JAPAN TIMES
After last week’s decision to suspend deployment of Aegis Ashore missile defense systems — which is looking more like cancellation each day — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan needs to discuss ways to strengthen its deterrence.
What he means — or more precisely, what he want...
After last week’s decision to suspend deployment of Aegis Ashore missile defense systems — which is looking more like cancellation each day — Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that Japan needs to discuss ways to strengthen its deterrence.
What he means — or more precisely, what he want...
- June 22, 2020
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