Tag - u.s.

 
 

U.S.

Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 27, 2023
U.S. denies any role in Russia uprising as allies watch and wait
In his first public comments about the matter, U.S. President Joe Biden said it was still too soon to make any conclusions about the revolt by Wagner Group mercenaries.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2023
To de-escalate U.S.-China tensions, decouple differently
Imposing trade restrictions to address national-security concerns is at the heart of today’s heightened tensions between China and the United States.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 26, 2023
A fulfilling job is a luxury of modern times
The idea that your work should pay emotional dividends — and not just the bills — would have seemed strange to most people before the 20th century.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 25, 2023
Russia mercenary threat revives concern over nuclear arsenal security
Images of tanks on Russian streets brought to mind the failed 1991 coup by communist hardliners that raised concerns about the security of the Soviet nuclear arsenal.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Jun 25, 2023
Trump hardens position on abortion while railing against indictment
His speech at the Faith and Freedom Coalition follow speculation over a 15-week federal ban wanted by anti-abortion activists.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 25, 2023
Short-lived mutiny in Russia sheds light on Putin’s hold on power
Could Russia’s invasion of Ukraine lead to the downfall of Vladimir Putin? For a few chaotic, head-snapping hours this weekend, the notion did not seem so far-fetched.
Japan Times
WORLD / Science & Health
Jun 24, 2023
COVID-19 origins remain a mystery, U.S. declassified report shows
The report comes months after U.S. President Joe Biden signed a bill into law requiring declassification of intelligence related to the pandemic’s potential links to a Wuhan lab.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 24, 2023
Blinken’s visit to China was neither a success nor a failure
The Japanese media are divided in their assessment over the success of the U.S. secretary of state’s trip to Beijing for talks to better relations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jun 24, 2023
Honda recalling 1.3 million vehicles in North America for rear camera issue
The recall covers some 2018-2023 Odyssey, 2019-2022 Pilot, and 2019-2023 Passport vehicles.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 23, 2023
ASEAN finds itself stuck between the U.S. and China
To build resilience at a time of great-power rivalries, Southeast Asian countries must strengthen regional cooperation.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jun 23, 2023
LGBTQ+ ‘state of emergency’ is no PR stunt
No, the HRC is not being hyperbolic in its warning about the political climate, the dangers it poses to LGBTQ+ people and what must be done by everyone to change it.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 23, 2023
U.S.-China rapprochement following Blinken visit
There are again hopes that the United States and China have recognized the need to install guardrails on their relationship after Antony Blinken’s diplomatic trip to Beijing.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023
Hiroshima and Pearl Harbor parks reach deal on sister ties
Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park and the Pearl Harbor National Memorial will wrap up a sister park agreement soon in a bid to preserve the memory of World War II.
Japan Times
WORLD / ANALYSIS
Jun 23, 2023
Ambitious plans for U.S.-India technology sharing face hurdles
The U.S. has touted deals to sell weapons to India and share with it sensitive military technology. But standing in the way are strict rules governing export of the tech.
JAPAN
Jun 23, 2023
Victims mourned 78 years after end of Battle of Okinawa
Participants in a ceremony hosted by the prefectural government observed a minute of silence for the over 200,000 victims and renewed a pledge to pursue peace.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 23, 2023
Biden and Modi announce defense and chips deals at White House
The two leaders also announced progress on an order for MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones and an agreement that will allow U.S. Navy ships to undertake major repairs at Indian shipyards.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Jun 22, 2023
China slams rare U.S. Coast Guard ship’s Taiwan Strait sailing after Blinken visit
The U.S. Coast Guard vessel’s passage through the Taiwan Strait came just a day after U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken wrapped up a trip to Beijing to stabilize Sino-U.S. ties.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 22, 2023
Months after toxic train derailment, East Palestine faces community ‘corrosion’
With residents wary of assurances that the air and water are safe, some have already moved away while those who remain are increasingly at odds with one another.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 22, 2023
U.S. grants first ever approvals for sale of lab-grown chicken as food
With the move, the U.S. becomes only the second country to allow meat grown in a laboratory to be offered to consumers.
Japan Times
WORLD
Jun 22, 2023
U.S. rolls out red carpet for Modi, even as criticism grows
U.S. President Joe Biden is putting on the full pomp for the Indian leader, whose billion-plus country seen as a pivotal partner in a growing global competition with China.

Longform

The Terasaka Rice Terraces are seen with Mount Buko in the background.
What Yokoze can teach Japan about rural revival