Climate Change
Coal holdout Japan faces pressure as G-7 rallies around energy goal
U.S. and Europe look to go coal-free by end of the 2030s.
Politics
Indo-Pacific
Japan, Australia, India, U.S. to agree on COVID vaccine cooperation
The four nations are due to hold summit in Tokyo next week
Ukraine war
Japan, U.S., Australia walk out of APEC meeting in protest of Russia
Canada, New Zealand also join move at trade minister conference in Bangkok
International relations
Kishida calls China's development in East China Sea 'unacceptable'
Japan PM says his government has lodged complaint against Beijing
Interview
Kishida lauds Indo-Pacific framework as sign of U.S. commitment
Japanese PM discusses chip partnership, 'new capitalism' and defense spending
Interview
Kishida says rapid yen movements are 'undesirable'
Japan prime minister calls for long-term steps to mitigate currency's weakness
Indo-Pacific
Ahead of Biden visit, San Diego-based carrier to dock in Japan
USS Abraham Lincoln to make port call at Yokosuka with crew of 4,800
Indo-Pacific
Satellite photos suggest China training to attack Japan's aircraft
Exclusive: SDF's early warning system seen as target in case of Taiwan contingency
Politics
Japan to make big companies report gender pay gaps
New rule to shed light on systemic disadvantages for female workers
Biden's Asia policy
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is not an FTA: 5 things to know
Tailored pact seeks to counter China's clout while protecting U.S. workers
Opinion
Joe Biden must recognize the clear and present dangers facing Japan
Back to the future with Tokyo, Washington's most underappreciated ally
Interview
Mariupol mayor hails evacuated troops for defending Ukraine city
Boychenko accuses Russians of trying to conceal war crimes
International relations
Japan, U.S., South Korea defense chiefs to meet in June
Inauguration of new South Korean president opens door to rapprochement with Tokyo
International relations
Japan urges China to play 'responsible role' for peace
Yoshimasa Hayashi nudges Wang Yi on security as Russia's war rages on
Energy
Japan nuclear regulator OKs plan to release treated Fukushima water
Fishery groups fear reputational damage; China, South Korea also express concerns
Markets
Farming stocks flourish as Ukraine war hits food supply
Seafood, fertilizer and equipment companies buck market downtrend
Indo-Pacific
U.S., Japan weigh pledge to jointly deter China at Tokyo summit
Biden, Kishida prepare statement that includes allies' response in Indo-Pacific
International relations
Japan's top uniformed officer to attend 1st NATO military chiefs meeting
Tokyo ramps up engagement with alliance along with Asia-Pacific partners
Interview
Japan should quickly spend more on defense: former Pentagon official
Ex-USTR official says Indo-Pacific pact needs creative ways to include Taiwan
