Aso Seeks to Build Personal Relationship with Trump, Anticipating Possible Return to White House
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Quick Glance: Taro Aso Meets Trump in New York Prior to Election
- Ahead of the November elections, former Prime Minister Taro Aso met with Donald Trump in New York as some countries were establishing connections with the ex-US president.
- Serving as the Vice President of Japan's Liberal Democratic Party, Aso had a strong alliance with the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who shared a close bond with Trump.
- During the meeting, Trump also commended Japan's increased defense expenditures.
- The meeting on Tuesday occurred following Trump's involvement in a hearing related to alleged hush money payments to a porn star before the 2016 presidential election.
Kishida is now postwar Japan's eighth-longest-serving PM: Victory in the LDP's presidential election in autumn will put him in the running to surpass Nobusuke ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/22/japan/politics/kishida-8th-longest-serving-pm/
LDP veteran Nikai's youngest son expected to succeed him in Wakayama: Nobuyasu Nikai, who serves as secretary to his 85-year-old father, has been asked to stand ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/24/japan/politics/nikai-son-election-lower-house/
Japan’s LDP Battles to Avoid ‘Total Defeat’ in By-Elections; Opposition Party Guards against Overconfidence
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Osaka staying with her power as does homework on clay ahead of French Open - News | Khaleej Times
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Kishida and Izumi to campaign in must-win Shimane as by-election looms: For Kishida and the LDP, the Shimane race is a must-win contest, while the opposition is ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/19/japan/politics/shimane-election-must-win/
First round between Emma Raducanu and Karolina Pliskova highlights early WTA action in Madrid
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Emma Raducanu draws former No. 1 in Madrid opener, Naomi Osaka gets favorable draw
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By-polls on 21 NA, provincial seats underway amid high security: Polling for the by-elections on 21 National and provincial assembly seats began on Sunday amid ...
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Former Japan PM Aso heads to New York in bid to meet Trump: TOKYO -- Former Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso begins a visit to New York on Monday during which he ...
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Disciplinary Action a Window into Power Struggle within the LDP
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Japanese firms agree 5.2% pay raise, biggest union group Rengo says: Japanese companies have agreed to raise pay by 5.20% on average this year ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japanese-firms-agree-52-pay-raise-biggest-union-group-rengo-says-2024-04-18/
Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
japantimes.co.jp/sports/2024/04/18/tennis/naomi-osaka-no-excuses/
Kishida's leadership put to test as by-election campaigning begins - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240416/p2g/00m/0na/016000c
Kishida returns to scandal, election headwinds after U.S. trip high: TOKYO -- Having basked in the spotlight afforded by a state visit to the U.S. ...
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At White House, Japanese prime minister will trumpet strength of U.S. alliance: Fumio Kishida told The Post his visit would underline the importance and strength ...
washingtonpost.com/world/2024/04/09/japanese-prime-minister-visit-biden-kishida/
Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission
- The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.
- They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.
- An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.
- The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.
Three Japan by-elections set to start amid fund scandal: The official campaign period is set to start Tuesday for the April 28 by-elections for the House of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/14/japan/politics/three-by-elections-set-start/
Difficulties Continue for Kishida after State Visit to U.S.
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240414-180324/
Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty
- Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.
- Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.
- The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.
- The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.
Singapore's Loh Kean Yew knocked out in first round of Badminton Asia Championships by Japan's Nishimoto
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At state dinner for Japan, blossoms and bonhomie on the menu: White House guests included actor Robert De Niro, former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi ...
washingtonpost.com/style/2024/04/10/state-dinner-japan-biden-kishida-guests/
Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast
- Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House
- Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan
- Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner
- Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA
By-elections to determine Kishida’s fate within LDP: Losing in the Shimane No. 1 district, long an LDP stronghold, would mark a major blow to the prime minister.
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/politics/april-by-elections-preview/
Kishida touts U.S. visit success, saying snap election not on his mind: The prime minister, who is due to fly back on Saturday, will be hoping the diplomatic ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/13/japan/politics/kishida-us-success-snap-election/
3 Japan By-Elections Set to Start amid Fund Scandal
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240414-180410/
Naomi Osaka looking at 'bigger picture' in Billie Jean King Cup: Former world No 1 upbeat about her form despite limited success after return to tennis
thenationalnews.com/sport/tennis/2024/04/11/naomi-osaka-looking-at-bigger-picture-in-billie-jean-king-cup/
Why Japan is not giving up on fraught U.S. Steel deal: Days after President Joe Biden joined his election rival Donald Trump in voicing concern about a Japanese ...
reuters.com/markets/deals/why-japan-is-not-giving-up-fraught-us-steel-deal-2024-04-05/
Biden to Meet With United Steelworkers Union Amid US Steel (X) Takeover Tensions: President Joe Biden will meet with some 200 steelworkers in Pittsburgh on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-16/biden-to-court-200-union-workers-in-pittsburgh-with-steel-deal-in-crosshairs
Paid articlePaid Will Kishida dissolve parliament in June?: Speculation has been fueled by comments from Kishida’s fellow Liberal Democratic Party members and the prime minister ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/10/japan/politics/june-election-speculation/
Golf: Scheffler wins 2nd Masters title, Matsuyama falls to 38th - The Mainichi: AUGUSTA, Georgia (Kyodo) -- Scottie Scheffler of the United States lived up to ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240415/p2g/00m/0sp/012000c
Steelworkers bash Japan's Nippon, as Biden hosts Japanese prime minister: The Biden administration has sided with the union in its opposition to the Nippon deal.
axios.com/2024/04/10/steelworkers-japan-nippon-biden-prime-minister
The Story of Shohei Ohtani’s Translator Betraying Him Just Got Darker and Sadder: It wasn’t just his friend who failed him.
slate.com/culture/2024/04/shohei-ohtani-translator-indictment-gambling-theft-ippei-mizuhara.html
Quick Glance: Ippei Mizuhara Remains Free Despite Bank Fraud Charges on $25,000 Bond
- Former interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani from the Los Angeles Dodgers surrendered to authorities and later appeared before the U.S. District Court.
- Ippei Mizuhara turned himself in on Friday and was subsequently released on an unsecured $25,000 bond, commonly referred to as a signature bond. This arrangement allowed Mizuhara to secure his release without needing to provide any cash or collateral.
- United States Magistrate Judge Maria A. Audero also stipulated that Mizuhara must undergo treatment for his gambling addiction related to the sports betting scandal. Prosecutors alleged that he exploited his personal and professional connection with Ohtani to steal over $16 million from the player's bank account by occasionally posing as Ohtani to bankers to cover his gambling expenses.
- On Friday, Mizuhara only responded to the judge's inquiries by answering 'yes' when Audero asked him if he comprehended various aspects of the case and his bond conditions.
Japanese author Ototake to run in Lower House by-election: Ototake, who was born without arms or legs, says he wants to 'help people in need through the power of ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/08/japan/politics/japan-by-election-tokyo/
Japanese prime minister on strengthening military cooperation with U.S. to counter China
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Kishida sought scapegoats and allies with LDP reprimands, experts say: Despite Kishida’s hopes, however, the results are unlikely to raise his support rate or ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/05/japan/politics/ldp-punishments-analysis/
Golf: 2021 champion Hideki Matsuyama opens Masters with 4-over 76 - The Mainichi: AUGUSTA, Georgia (Kyodo) -- Japan's Hideki Matsuyama slumped to a 4-over 76 in ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240412/p2g/00m/0sp/030000c
Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
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Japan’s Kishida ‘Not Considering’ Dissolving Lower House in April; PM Says Devoted to Addressing More Urgent Matters
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Japan tees up Shinzo Abe's ex-interpreter to help chart course with Trump: Sunao Takao was the loyal interpreter at Shinzo Abe's side, helping Japan's ...
reuters.com/world/japan-tees-up-abes-ex-interpreter-help-chart-course-with-trump-2024-03-26/
Scandal-hit LDP heavyweight Nikai not to run in next general election - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2g/00m/0na/013000c
Eduard Folayang recalls facing best foe Shinya Aoki: MANILA, Philippines—It takes two to tango and Eduard Folayang knows exactly who his dance partner is in his ...
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Tennis: Confident Naomi Osaka eases into second round; Kei Nishikori comeback ends in early exit at Miami Open
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LDP eyes serious punishments for four senior members over funds scandal: All four are senior members of the LDP's largest faction once led by former Prime ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/24/japan/politics/ldp-eyes-punishing-four/
Why LDP elder Nikai's announcement is a big deal (and isn't): Despite portraying it as a move to preserve Nikai's legacy, it's seen as a proactive attempt to ...
japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/28/japan/ldp-elder-nikais-announcement/
BOJ turns page on Abenomics, giving reeling Kishida election hope: The bank's aggressive monetary easing was one of the three pillars of the deflation-fighting ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/boj-kishida-election-hope/
After Miami Open effort, Naomi Osaka says she's 'excited to see how far I can go'
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Murray beats dizzy Berrettini, Stephens, Osaka advance: MIAMI: Two-time Miami Open champion Andy Murray fought back for a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win over struggling ...
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'What if Trump?' Moshitora reenters Japanese lexicon: The compact Japanese buzzword has resurfaced in local media reports as the ex-president rises through a ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/donald-trump-moshitora-japan/
No plan to call election before scandal-hit figures punished: Kishida - The Mainichi
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240318/p2g/00m/0na/011000c
Ex-PM Yoshiro Mori may face LDP probe over kickback scheme: The target and scope of such an investigation has yet to be decided, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/politics/former-pm-mori-probe/
Tennis: Osaka loses to Garcia in Miami Open 3rd round - The Mainichi: MIAMI, Florida (Kyodo) -- Naomi Osaka exited from the third round of the Miami Open with a ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240325/p2g/00m/0sp/036000c
Shohei Ohtani to speak Monday about allegations against ex-interpreter: Shohei Ohtani is set to speak for the first time Monday since his former interpreter ...
latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2024-03-24/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-to-talk-interpreter-allegations
Quick Glance: Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Fired Amid Gambling Allegations
- Shohei Ohtani's friend and interpreter at the Los Angeles Dodgers, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired due to allegations of theft and illegal gambling.
- Mizuhara was suspected of $4.5 million being transferred from Ohtani's bank account to an illegal bookmaker in Southern California.
- Ohtani's lawyers revealed that Ohtani was a victim of massive theft and the matter is being handed over to the authorities.
- Mizuhara refused to comment on the allegations, and investigations are ongoing.
Zii Jia beats Naraoka in All England opening round: Lee Zii Jia is set to face Singapore's 2021 world champion Low Kean Yew in the second round ...
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2024/03/13/zii-jia-beats-naraoka-in-all-england-opening-round/
Japan Coalition Member Says Election Likely in Fall After LDP’s Vote: Japan is likely to hold a general election in the fall after the ruling Liberal Democratic ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-10/japan-coalition-member-says-election-likely-in-fall-after-ldp-s-vote
Can We Expect a Transfer of Power in the Next General Election?
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/political-pulse/20240323-176162/
Tomoko Akane Becomes 1st Japanese Judge Elected to Head ICC; Akane Received Arrest Warrant from Russia for Pursuing War Crimes (Update 1)
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/society/general-news/20240312-174008/
Tennis: Nishikori loses on ATP Tour return at Miami Open - The Mainichi: MIAMI, Florida (Kyodo) -- Japan's former tennis world No. 4 Kei Nishikori lost on his ...
mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240322/p2g/00m/0sp/030000c
Japanese government making preparations for 'Trump wins' scenario: The Foreign Ministry is fully mobilizing the Japanese Embassy in Washington and consulates ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/09/japan/politics/japan-trump-election-preparations/
Japan Lower House breakup possible in autumn, Komeito exec says: Komeito's secretary-general said public support could be high for the LDP president chosen in ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/japan-ruling-bloc-official-on-snap-election/
Kishida's three challenges: Discipline, by-elections and Motegi: How the prime minister handles these matters could impact his political future as well as that ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/07/japan/politics/kishida-three-challenges/
More to join MM2H with proposed relaxed rules, says Tiong: KUALA LUMPUR: More foreign nationals are expected to join the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme ...
thestar.com.my/news/nation/2024/03/12/more-to-join-mm2h-with-proposed-relaxed-rules-says-tiong
Kishida denies intent to dissolve Lower House in April: The prime minister was grilled on his reason for rushing the passage of the government's fiscal 2024 ...
japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/04/japan/politics/kishida-denies-snap-election/
Naomi Osaka reveals she came back 'to win more Slams': Naomi Osaka has been knocked out of Indian Wells, but the former No.1 seemed pleased with how ...
tennishead.net/naomi-osaka-reveals-she-came-back-to-win-more-slams/
Japan-ROK Relations Warming in Year Since Wartime Labor Issue Resolved; Korea Election Could Revive Tensions
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20240307-173111/
Steelworkers bash Japan's Nippon, as Biden hosts Japanese prime minister: The Biden administration has sided with the union in its opposition to the Nippon deal.
axios.com/2024/04/10/steelworkers-japan-nippon-biden-prime-minister
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