Aug 15 Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed “remorse” over the war, which he called a mistake. Continue reading
Aug 09 Nagasaki marks 80 years since U.S. atomic bombing as survivors place hopes of nuclear ban in hands of youth By Mayuko Ono, Associated Pres, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The United States launched the Nagasaki attack on Aug. 9, 1945, killing 70,000 by the end of that year, three days after the bombing of Hiroshima that killed 140,000. Continue reading
Aug 06 At 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing, survivors fear lessons may be forgotten as nuclear threat rises By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press “There will be nobody left to pass on this sad and painful experience in 10 years or 20 years,” said Minoru Suzuto, a 94-year-old survivor. Continue reading
Jul 30 Tsunami waves reach Japan, Hawaii and California after 8.8 magnitude quake hits Russia's Far East without major damage By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded has hit off Russia's sparsely populated Far East. Authorities warned the risk from the 8.8 magnitude quake could last for hours, and millions of people potentially in the path of the waves were… Continue reading
Jul 29 Japan's Fukushima nuclear plant faces new delay in removing melted fuel debris By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press The Japanese operator of the tsunami-wrecked Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant says the start of full-scale removal of melted fuel debris will be delayed for several years until 2037 or later. Continue reading
Jul 28 Trump is getting the world economy he wants — but the risk to growth could spoil his victory lap By Josh Boak, Paul Wiseman, Associated Press Trading partners from the European Union to Japan to Vietnam appear to be acceding to the president’s demands to accept higher costs — in the form of high tariffs — for the privilege of selling their wares to the United… Continue reading
Jul 26 Trump says Japan is investing $550B in the U.S. at his direction. It may not be a sure thing By Josh Boak, Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States. It's an astonishing figure, but still subject to negotiation and perhaps not the sure thing he's portraying. Continue reading
Jul 23 Watch 6:30 What the new trade deal with Japan means for U.S. businesses and consumers By William Brangham, Dan Sagalyn The U.S. and Japan announced a trade agreement that President Trump hailed as a significant victory for American companies and consumers. In return, he said the U.S. won’t impose 25% tariffs on Japan at the end of this month. William… Continue watching
Jul 23 Big 3 automakers say Trump's tariff deal with Japan puts them at a disadvantage By Josh Boak, Alexa St. John, Associated Press U.S. automakers worry that President Donald Trump's agreement to tariff Japanese vehicles at 15% would put them at a competitive disadvantage, saying they will face steeper import taxes on steel, aluminum and parts than their competitors. Continue reading
Jul 23 Japanese leader Ishiba vows to remain amid calls to resign after his party's election defeat By Mari Yamaguchi, Associated Press Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has vowed to remain in power to oversee the implementation of a new Japan-U.S. tariff agreement. Continue reading