New US ambassador Rahm Emanuel arrives in Japan
The new U.S. ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel arrives in Japan.
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Japan, US agree to hold 4-way summit with Australia, India
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and U.S. President Joe Biden confirm plans to hold a four-way summit with Australi...
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Japan to shorten waiting period for omicron close contacts
The Japanese government decides to shorten the waiting period for people in close contact with those who test positive f...
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Former PM Kaifu dies at 91
Former Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu Toshiki dies of pneumonia on January 9 at age 91.
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Japan braces for Omicron wave
Prime Minister Kishida Fumio announces basic policies to fight the omicron wave.
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Japan tightens COVID controls for US bases
The Japanese and the US governments tighten COVID controls for US military personnel in Japan.
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N. Korea's second missile launch in a week "deplorable": Japanese government
Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio calls North Korea's second missile launch in a week "deplorable."
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Japan seeks US action against spread of coronavirus at military bases
Japan seeks stronger U.S. action against the spread of coronavirus infection at military bases in the country.
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Japanese Health Minister revises handling of omicron patients
Japan’s Minister of Health Goto Shigeyuki announces a lessening of restrictions for people who have tested positive for ...
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Japan condemns North Korea over suspected missile launch
Japanese government leaders condemn North Korea over its suspected missile launch toward the Sea of Japan.
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