The anti-tariff ad, which President Trump pointed to in cutting off trade talks with Canada, uses several sound bites from an April 1987 speech, though not in the order President Ronald Reagan said them.
Category: Japan
India’s Most Valuable Export: Tens of Millions of Workers
India plans to send its vast work force abroad to countries with labor shortages, like Germany and Japan.
Dance Review: Eiko Otake and Wen Hui’s Bodily Traces of War
In “What Is War,” two singular artists, Eiko Otake and Wen Hui, grapple with memories of China and Japan in World War II.
Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s New Prime Minister, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer
Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right.
Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s New Prime Minister, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer
Sanae Takaichi, a fan of Iron Maiden, had an improbable rise to power. Like her mentor, Shinzo Abe, she is expected to lead Japan to the right.
Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.
Sanae Takaichi Is Set to Be Japan’s First Female Prime Minister. But Will She Advance Women’s Rights?
Sanae Takaichi is poised to break Japan’s political glass ceiling. But some worry she will maintain policies that have held women back.
Tomiichi Murayama, Japanese Leader Who Gave War Apology, Dies at 101
His televised address as prime minister delivered 50 years to the day after Japan announced its surrender set a marker for his country’s “deep remorse” over wartime atrocities.
For Uniqlo’s Founder, Conquering America Is Personal
Tadashi Yanai champions the U.S. market as vital for Uniqlo’s growth, but remains deeply concerned about rising American protectionism.
Yen Plummets, Stocks Rally: Markets Greet Japan’s Next Leader
The governing party’s unexpected choice of Sanae Takaichi to lead it rattled markets on Monday, causing the yen to weaken and sending Japanese stocks sharply higher.
Sanae Takaichi Is Likely to Be Japan’s Next Leader. Who Is She?
Ms. Takaichi would be Japan’s first female prime minister in a country where women are drastically underrepresented at the highest levels of power.
Japan Set for First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi, a hard-line conservative, was elected as leader by Japan’s governing party, paving the way for her to become prime minister of the coalition government.
A Japanese Ski Resort Town Is Roiled by a Debate Over Immigration
Residents are protesting a planned housing facility for foreign workers, exposing the conflict between Japan’s need for labor and anxieties over immigration.
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.
What to Know About Japan’s Leadership Election
Japan’s beleaguered governing party will convene for a crucial election that could pave the way for the first female prime minister or the youngest leader in 140 years.
Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?
The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.
Can This Japanese City Make Residents Put Down Their Smartphones?
The authorities in Toyoake, Japan, introduced a rule limiting the use of digital devices to two hours per day outside of work and school. Some residents say it is an overreach.
In South Korea and Japan, Fury at U.S. Fuels Backlash Over Trade Deals
Officials and business leaders in both countries are questioning commitments their governments made to invest hundreds of billions in American manufacturing.
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?
Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?
Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?
Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters.
Is America Ready for Japanese-Style 7-Elevens?
Stephen Dacus, head of the chain’s parent company, aims to export its success in Japan, with signature offerings like fresh prepared food.
Why 7-Eleven and Convenience Stores in Japan Are So Special
Convenience stores are a fixture of Japanese life, and 7-Eleven is the country’s dominant chain. They are a place to shop, pay bills and gather during disasters.
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, Resigns: What to Know
Japan, one of the world’s most stable democracies, is experiencing unusually rapid change. Shigeru Ishiba’s departure could herald a leadership crisis.
Experiencing Japan’s Fiery Autumnal Foliage
‘Momijigari’ means hunting autumn leaves and people consult forecasts and follow predictions to find the most beautiful displays. This itinerary adds history and a sense of spirituality to the colors.
Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, Resigns: What to Know
Japan, one of the world’s most stable democracies, is experiencing unusually rapid change. Shigeru Ishiba’s departure could herald a leadership crisis.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Says He Will Step Down
The embattled leader is trying to head off a deep split in his party over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Says He Will Step Down
The embattled leader is trying to head off a deep split in his party over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of Japan Says He Will Step Down
The embattled leader is trying to head off a deep split in his party over a right-wing political surge, a weakened economy and turbulent trade relations with the United States.
A Japanese Island Preserves an Ancient and Ghostly Theater Form
Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama.
A Japanese Island Preserves an Ancient and Ghostly Theater Form
Noh was once the entertainment of medieval warriors. Today, remote Sado Islanders embrace one of the world’s oldest surviving types of drama.
Former Suntory Boss Says He Used CBD Supplements for Jet Lag
Takeshi Niinami said he never used the products in Japan, where officials are investigating whether they are banned under the country’s strict drug laws.
Former Suntory Boss Says He Used CBD Supplements for Jet Lag
Takeshi Niinami said he never used the products in Japan, where officials are investigating whether they are banned under the country’s strict drug laws.
