Japan’s defense white paper takes aim at China’s actions during pandemic
TOKYO, Jul 14, 2020, Kyodo. Japan said Tuesday it is closely monitoring attempts by China…
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Japan is an economy of 127 million people and one of the 12 founding members of APEC. In 1989, Japan’s real GDP was USD 4.4 trillion, and its real per capita GDP was USD 36,000. By 2016, its real GDP grew to USD 6 trillion, while its per capita GDP to USD 48,000. It is the world’s third largest economy.
Japan to mull easing travel curbs for Tokyo Games athletes, officials
TOKYO, Jul 14, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s Olympic minister Seiko Hashimoto said Tuesday the government will…
Japan’s PM Abe visits rain-hit Kumamoto to assess damage
KUMAMOTO, Jul 13, 2020, Kyodo. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto…
US base in Okinawa has 32 more coronavirus cases: Local govt
NAHA, Jul 13, 2020, Kyodo. A US Marine base in Okinawa, southwestern Japan, has confirmed…
US Naval bases in Japan’s Okinawa on lockdown due to the coronavirus
NAHA, Jul 12, 2020, Kyodo. Two U.S. Marine bases in Okinawa Prefecture have been put…
National Ainu museum opens in Hokkaido after Covid-19 delay
SAPPORO, Jul 12, 2020, Kyodo. Japan’s first national museum dedicated to the indigenous Ainu people…
[Analytics] Trump’s views on Taiwan and Asia in Bolton’s book
Former national Security Advisor John Bolton’s recent book, which was published in late June, has…
[Analytics] What does US leaving the WHO mean for Taiwan’s campaign to rejoin?
As the US begins the process of withdrawing from the World Health Organisation, it raises…
Recovery efforts continue in southwest Japan after heavy rain
FUKUOKA, Jul 11, 2020, Kyodo. Recovery efforts continued Saturday in Japan’s southwestern region of Kyushu,…
Japan to discuss travel ban easing with China, S. Korea, others
TOKYO, Jul 10, 2020, Kyodo. Japan is looking to begin discussions with around 10 countries…
Tokyo to pay nightclubs to close as virus cases surge
TOKYO, Jul 10, 2020, AFP. Tokyo unveiled plans Thursday to offer nightclubs subsidies to close…
Japan to tighten export criteria for coal-fired power plants
TOKYO, Jul 10, 2020, Kyodo. Japan decided Thursday to tighten its criteria for supporting exports…