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The Japan Times
@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 6 hours ago

Nagasaki’s mayor on Thursday condemned U.S. President Donald Trump’s order to restart nuclear tests, calling it “absolutely unacceptable.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/31/japan/nagasaki-mayor-trump-nuclearg/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #nagasaki #shirosuzuki #donaldtrump #us #usjapanrelations #nuclearweapons #atomicbombings #nobelprize

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Nagasaki mayor condemns Trump’s nuclear test order

The U.S. president had instructed the Defense Department to restart nuclear testing because of other countries’ testing programs.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp yesterday

The Bank of Japan kept the policy rate at 0.5% despite high inflation, sticking to a wait-and-see approach owing to continued uncertainty. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/30/economy/boj-meeting-oct-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #us #tariffs #usjapanrelations #inflation #japaneseeconomy

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sent a message indicating support for the Bank of Japan’s independence as Abenomics comes back into fashion. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/29/economy/bessent-katayama-boj/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #scottbessent #satsukikatayama #sanaetakaichi #usjapanrelations #us #financeministry #boj #us #tariffs #usjapanrelations #inflation #japaneseeconomy

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U.S. treasury chief Bessent signals support for Bank of Japan independence

The U.S. treasury secretary’s comments come as Abenomics is back in fashion with Japan’s leaders.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

A “near-perfect meeting.” That was how one senior LDP official labeled new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s first summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. Rivals and supporters both say it’s hard to argue with that. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/29/japan/politics/trump-takaichi-summit-analysis/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #donaldtrump #sanaetakaichi

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

In his first meeting with new Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, U.S. defense chief Pete Hegseth said Washington never demanded Tokyo further hike its defense spending, calling Japan's current spending plans "wonderful." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/29/japan/politics/koizumi-hegseth-defense-talks/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #defense #petehegseth #shinjirokoizumi

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

No projects were finalized under Japan’s $550 billion investment pledge while U.S. President Donald Trump was in Japan for a three-day visit heavy on sentiment but light on substance. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/29/economy/japan-us-investment-no-deals/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #ryoseiakazawa #tariffs #donaldtrump #trade #carmakers #us #japaneseeconomy #usjapanrelations

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Sanae Takaichi’s first meeting with Donald Trump mirrored Shinzo Abe’s charm-based diplomacy, earning her praise, strong poll numbers, and a positive start for her new government. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/10/29/trump-flattery-will-get-takaichi-everywhere/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #us #usjapanrelations #shinzoabe #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Toyota plans to ship vehicles produced at its U.S. plants to Japan, according to a document on an investment framework between Japan and the United States released by the U.S. government on Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/29/companies/toyota-car-imports-us/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #usjapanrelations #us #cars #toyota #trade

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Toyota to ship its U.S.-made vehicles to Japan

Tokyo has agreed to work toward allowing safety certified U.S.-made vehicles to be sold in Japan without undergoing additional testing.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 days ago

Forging a bond similar to that of her predecessor with the leader of Japan's key security partner could help Takaichi bolster a weak political position at home and navigate Trump's erratic decision-making, analysts say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/29/japan/politics/abe-bonds-takaichi-trump-gifts/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #us #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #shinzoabe #defense #usjapanrelations #golf

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With gifts and hospitality, Takaichi taps Abe's legacy to forge bond with Trump

Talk turned to Abe as soon as the U.S. leader stepped into the Akasaka Palace in Tokyo to exchange pleasantries with Japan's recently appointed prime minister.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

Pickup trucks such as Ford's top-selling F-150 have now become a symbol of international trade talks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/28/japan/trump-japan-hot-truck/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #usjapanrelations #trucks #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #trade

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 3 days ago

The Bank of Japan is expected to sit this one out and keep its benchmark rate at 0.5% as political and economic uncertainty remain high. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/28/economy/boj-preview-october-2025/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #boj #us #tariffs #usjapanrelations #inflation #japaneseeconomy

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was holding her first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with trade and security issues on the agenda, as Japan’s new leader looks to cultivate ties with her counterpart. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/28/japan/politics/trump-takaichi-us-japan-summit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #us #usjapanrelations #shinzoabe #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #usmilitary #defense #trade #tariffs #investments #budgets #ldp

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in his first meeting with Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, praised Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s economic policy as the Nikkei topped the 50,000 mark the same day. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/27/us-japan-finance-leaders-meet/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #scottbessent #satsukikatayama #sanaetakaichi #usjapanrelations

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

U.S. President Donald Trump was bound for Tokyo on Monday, where he is set to meet the emperor in the evening and new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday for a summit that will focus on trade and defense spending. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/27/japan/politics/trump-takaichi-japan-arrives/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #us #usjapanrelations #shinzoabe #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #usmilitary #defense #trade #tariffs #investments #budgets #ldp

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will make a stop in Japan during a visit to the Indo-Pacific region this week, during which he is scheduled to meet Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi for talks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/27/japan/politics/us-defense-chief-japan-visit/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #petehegseth #shinjirokoizumi #usjapanrelations #defense #defenseministry

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 4 days ago

The Metropolitan Police Department is deploying up to 18,000 officers to beef up security in central Tokyo for a three-day visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/27/japan/japan-trump-visit-security/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #japanesepolice #japanesepolice

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Tokyo police deploy 18,000 officers for Trump’s visit

The Metropolitan Police Department is prioritizing countermeasures against lone offenders and drawing on recent cases in Japan, including those against former prime ministers.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

When new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo on Tuesday, she will have a “Trump card” that other leaders have not: her closeness to late former Japanese leader Shinzo Abe. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/26/japan/politics/trump-takaichi-abe-focus/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #donaldtrump #us #defense #budgets #trade #tariffs #usjapanrelations

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

The duo in charge of the U.S.-Japan trade deal rekindled their bromance in Tokyo on Sunday, a day before U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit the country for his first summit with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/26/us-commerce-secretary-lutnick-tokyo/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #usjapanrelations #us #trade #tariffs

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Akazawa and Lutnick reunite to discuss trade deal ahead of Trump visit

Trade minister Ryosei Akazawa and U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick visited Tokyo’s landmark Sensoji Temple before heading to Tokyo Skytree for a working lunch on Sunday.
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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 5 days ago

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held her first phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday, with the Japanese leader saying that boosting the countries’ alliance is “a top priority” ahead of a summit Tuesday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/26/japan/politics/takaichi-trump-first-call/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #defense #sanaetakaichi

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@thejapantimes@mastodon.social  ·  activity timestamp 6 days ago

New Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who took office Tuesday, was set to make her diplomatic debut during ASEAN meetings over the weekend, followed by a high-profile summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/25/japan/politics/takaichi-diplomatic-debut-asean/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #asean #apec #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #defense #southeastasia #sanaetakaichi

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