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June 7, 2022

Japan to open to tourists after two years but only with masks, insurance, guides

Japan announced foreign tourist restrictions as the country begins its gradual COVID-19 reopening, with visitors on package tours allowed starting June 10.

June 5, 2022

Japan's increased defense budget makes a difference in China deterrence, 'no serious discussion' on nukes

Japan's pledge to double the spending on its military budget would see the country jump from the ninth-largest to the third-largest budget in the world behind the U.S. and China.

June 1, 2022

US ambassador praises Japanese PM Kishida for hiking self-defense investments

U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel praised Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for committing to boosting Japan's defenses.

May 26, 2022

Japan, US fly warplanes after Russia and China hold joint military drill

Japan and the U.S. have conducted a joint fighter jet flight after Russia and China carried out a joint military exercise during President Biden's Asia trip.

May 24, 2022

Russia, China fly nuclear-capable bombers in joint military drill during Biden trip to Japan

Russia and China staged a joint military exercise Tuesday as President Biden is in Tokyo meeting with the leaders of Japan, India and Australia

May 24, 2022

Biden at Quad Summit: US 'strategic ambiguity' toward Taiwan and China has not changed

President Joe Biden at the Quad Summit clarified the U.S. strategy toward a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, saying the "strategic ambiguity" has not changed.

May 23, 2022

Biden's new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity seeks to level playing field, facilitate peace

In Tokyo, President Joe Biden announced the new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity alongside leaders of Japan, India, Korea, the Philippines and others.

May 20, 2022

China launches military exercises in South China Sea as Biden visits Asia

China's military exercises in the South China Sea began on Thursday and will continue through Monday. The drills come as President Biden meets with the leaders of Japan, South Korea and the "Quad."

May 17, 2022

US, Japan prepping statement to ‘deter’ China action in Indo-Pacific region: report

U.S. and Japanese leaders are reportedly preparing a statement that pledges the nations will come together to "deter" China's action in the Indo-Pacific region.

May 10, 2022

Japanese government debt hits record ¥1 quadrillion as leaders struggle to correct course on spending

The Japanese government's long-term debt has hit a record ¥1 quadrillion (approximately $7.6 trillion) for the first time ever.