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Protect Japan's economic security through public-private cooperation

Conflicts between nations over strategically important technologies and goods are intensifying. There is an urgent need to strengthen efforts to secure Japan's national interests through cooperation between the public and private sectors.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 27, 2022

Former Japan diplomat sees Putin's worldview behind invasion of Ukraine

Japan's diplomatic strategy is under scrutiny as the international order has been shaken by Western countries' failure to stop the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The following was excerpted from remarks by Kenichiro Sasae, the president of the Japan Institute of International Affairs and a former Japanese ambassador to the United…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 27, 2022

North Korea test fires possible ballistic missile in sea in eighth launch this year

After pausing launches during the Winter Olympics, North Korea has fired a possible ballistic missile, according to Japan’s coast guard

The Guardian - AU · Feb 27, 2022

Minimize negative impact of rising oil prices amid invasion of Ukraine

Following the Russian military's attack on Ukraine and the economic sanctions imposed by Japan, the United States, and Europe, a blow to the entire global economy is inevitable.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

Invisible threats / Japan seeks to prevent outflow of technology

This is the fourth installment in a series that explores Japan's vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, prompting the Japanese government to expedite efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

World news snapshot: Ukrainian leader highlights big losses for Russia after invasion

Anti-vaccine protesters block New Zealand bridge, while Japan is concerned that the number of children born in the country fell to a record low for the sixth consecutive year in 2021

Wales Online · Feb 26, 2022

Japan worried about Russian invasion causing East Asian security concerns over China

The possible impact on East Asia's security environment stemming from Russia's invasion of Ukraine is making the Japanese government increase its vigilance.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

40-year-old graphic novel by Hayao Miyazaki to be translated into English

Here's some great news for English-speaking fans of Japanese Oscar-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki. His graphic novel 'Shuna’s Journey', which was published nearly 40 years ago in 1983 in Japan, will now be translated into English! The new book will be published by First Second, an imprint of Macmillan, on November…

The Times of India · Feb 26, 2022

Japan-Russia negotiations on northern territories back to square one

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has effectively shunted negotiations on a formal Japan-Russia peace treaty and issues related to the northern territories back to square one.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

New facilities to carry on Tokyo Paralympics legacy

Japanese athletes came away from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a near-record number of medals, providing the momentum to establish a better training environment for para-athletes that will serve as a legacy of the Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022