Dec 12 Many Japanese voters are confused about Sunday’s snap election By Tik Root Mr. Abe announced the snap elections last month in the wake of data showing that Japan’s economy had slipped into a recession for the first time since the global financial collapse in 2008. The drop is largely being attributed to… Continue reading
Nov 12 Watch Could the climate deal be a turning point for improved U.S.-China relations? – Part 3 By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Nov 10 Snapshots of APEC summit in China By Larisa Epatko If a picture says a thousand words, the photos from the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meetings spoke volumes, especially the handshakes. Continue reading
Aug 21 Mr. Abe, Japan’s economy needs more By Milton Ezrati Economist Milton Ezrati argues that the economic policies of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe -- known collectively as "Abenomics" -- aren't doing enough to address the demographic challenges of an aging population. Japan's economy, he believes, needs more innovation to… Continue reading
Jul 24 Watch Caroline Kennedy on why this is a critical time for U.S. and Japan By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 24 Obama rejects notion that Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger By Darlene Superville, Associated Press TOKYO -- As trade negotiators struggled to overcome their differences, President Barack Obama on Thursday rejected suggestions that an Asia-Pacific trade deal is in danger and urged the U.S. and Japan to take bold steps to complete an agreement that… Continue reading
Apr 23 Obama dreams of sushi, kicks off diplomatic talks at Tokyo restaurant By Darlene Superville, Associated Press TOKYO -- President Barack Obama on Wednesday opened a four-country Asia tour aimed at reassuring allies in the region that the U.S. remains a committed economic, military and political partner that can serve as a counterweight to China's growing influence. Continue reading
Apr 14 An anxious Japan awaits Obama visit By Michael D. Mosettig TOKYO -- In diplomacy, as in musical theater or opera, words go only so far before the music takes over. That proposition will be put to the test again when President Obama visits Japan later this month on a mission… Continue reading
Aug 08 Watch Japan May Create Frozen Ground Barrier to Stop Radioactive Leak in Fukushima Since an earthquake and tsunami shattered the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Plant in 2011, radioactive water has been pouring into the sea off the coast of Japan at a rate of 300 tons per day. Jeffrey Brown reports on the revelation… Continue watching
Feb 22 From ‘Abenomics’ to North Korean Nukes, President Obama and Japan’s Prime Minister Have Much to Discuss By Larisa Epatko President Obama and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe meet at noon Friday at the White House. The two world leaders are embroiled in their own domestic economic issues, and just days before their visit, North Korea conducted another nuclear test. Continue reading