US, Japan to speed up talks on relocating Marine base ahead of Obama visit next monthOctober 12th, 2009 US, Japan to speed up Marine base relocation talksTOKYO — U.S. and Japanese officials said Monday that they plan to speed up negotiations over the relocation of a key Marine base ahead of President Barack Obama's visit to Tokyo next month.
Japan foreign minister says review of US troops is to ensure sustainable US military presenceOctober 7th, 2009 Japan: US troop review needed for sustainabilityTOKYO — Japan's new foreign minister said Wednesday he wants to review the deployment of U.S. troops in Japan to ease the burden on the people of Okinawa, where many U.S.
Obama, new Japanese leader meet for first time, pledge cooperation despite campaign rhetoricSeptember 23rd, 2009 Obama meets new Japanese leader for first timeNEW YORK — President Barack Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama said Wednesday that their countries' alliance will remain strong despite recent signals by the new Japanese leader that he is shifting away from Washington. The two did not address Hatoyama's plans to review the large U.S.
Nissan NA plans to export engines from US to Japan for first time to install in Infinity SUVsSeptember 17th, 2009 Nissan NA to export engines to JapanDECHERD, Tenn. — Nissan is planning to export engines from the United States to Japan for the first time.
US diplomat says Japan opposition victory will not hurt bilateral security allianceSeptember 2nd, 2009 US diplomat says US-Japan alliance to stay strongWASHINGTON — A senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that the Obama administration is not worried that Japan's newly elected opposition party will distance that country from the United States.
Obama praises his choice for ambassador to Japan for "superb judgment"August 6th, 2009 Obama praises nominee for ambassador to JapanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama says his nominee for ambassador to Japan will be able to communicate directly with him on U.S.-Japanese issues. Obama said Thursday he placed great thought into choosing lawyer and campaign fundraiser John Roos to oversee what Obama called a crucial diplomatic relationship.
Top US commander says Japan-US alliance will survive even if elections choose new partyJuly 28th, 2009 Election won't alter Japan-US alliance: CommanderTOKYO — The top commander for U.S. troops in Japan brushed off any possible doubts Tuesday about the durability of the U.S.-Japan security alliance, even if next month's parliamentary elections put a different party in power.
Japan auto production falls in May for 8th straight month of declinesJune 29th, 2009 Japan auto production falls for 8th straight monthTOKYO — Japan's auto production fell for the eighth straight month in May, plummeting 41.4 percent from a year earlier, as the nation's top industry continued to be hammered by the global slowdown. Japan produced 542,282 vehicles in May, the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association said Monday in a monthly report.
Obama names Timothy Roemer as envoy to IndiaMay 28th, 2009 WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama has named Democratic former congressman Timothy Roemer to be his envoy in India, the White House said. Roemer served on the blue-ribbon commission investigating the Sep 11, 2001 terror attacks on the United States and on a key committee to prevent nuclear proliferation.
American Rhodes reaches 450 homers in JapanApril 26th, 2009 Rhodes reaches 450 homers in JapanKOBE, Japan — American Tuffy Rhodes has become the 12th player in Japanese professional baseball to hit 450 home runs. Rhodes hit a solo homer in the fourth inning Sunday for his 450th, then added a three-run shot in the fifth and a two-run homer in the eighth to lead the Orix Buffaloes to an 11-3 win over the Nippon Ham Fighters.
Japan will never possess nuclear weapons, says officialApril 20th, 2009 TOKYO - Japan will never possess nuclear weapons, a top government official said Monday, dismissing recent suggestions by former finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa to acquire nuclear weapons. 'There is no doubt that we will continue firmly maintaining our policy of (upholding) the three non-nuclear principles' of not producing, possessing or allowing nuclear weapons in Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura told a news conference here.
Japan will never possess nuclear weapons, says officialApril 20th, 2009 TOKYO - Japan will never possess nuclear weapons, a top government official said Monday, dismissing recent suggestions by former finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa to acquire nuclear weapons. 'There is no doubt that we will continue firmly maintaining our policy of (upholding) the three non-nuclear principles' of not producing, possessing or allowing nuclear weapons in Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura told a news conference here.
Japan will never possess nuclear weapons, says officialApril 20th, 2009 TOKYO - Japan will never possess nuclear weapons, a top government official said Monday, dismissing recent suggestions by former finance minister Shoichi Nakagawa to acquire nuclear weapons. 'There is no doubt that we will continue firmly maintaining our policy of (upholding) the three non-nuclear principles' of not producing, possessing or allowing nuclear weapons in Japan, Chief Cabinet Secretary Takeo Kawamura told a news conference here.
Moderate quake hits JapanFebruary 16th, 2009 TOKYO - A moderate quake with a magnitude of 5.0 jolted northern Japan, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Tuesday. The focus of the quake, which occurred at 9.13 p.m.
Japan eager to establish stronger ties with ObamaJanuary 20th, 2009 TOKYO - The Japanese government plans to set up a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Taro Aso and US President Barack Obama at an early date before the financial summit scheduled in April, Japanese media reports said Wednesday. After the president's inauguration ceremony, Japan's Aso administration was hoping to strengthen the Japan-US alliance and seek cooperation in resolving the global financial crisis as well as assistance in fight against terrorism in Afghanistan.
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