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Former Chicago mayor will boost Washington’s alliance with Tokyo as China’s influence grows
Goal to cut emissions 46% by 2030 unrealistic and made with little planning, experts say
Defeats make it harder for Yoshihide Suga to call early national election
Restrictions to be put in place in big cities 3 months before the Olympics are due to begin
Suga’s willingness to discuss Taiwan during his White House visit was a departure from the norm
Tensions simmer between neighbours as Biden urges united regional response to China
Washington seeks to recruit Tokyo in its efforts to limit China’s access to tech products
Prime minister’s blunt remarks after Biden meeting highlight worry over Beijing’s maritime moves
Washington seeks joint statement of support as it courts allies to counter China
Plan to discharge 1m tonnes condemned by neighbouring countries and environmentalists
Almost 25 years after the Kyoto protocol, the green technology future rests on the next generation
The handover of two men linked to former Nissan chair’s escape suggests a diplomatic shift
Games organisers have to deliver safe event without sucking all the fun out of it
Landmark decision reflects rapid change in social attitudes towards homosexuality
The 1bn Covid jabs will be funded by US and Japan, made in India and distributed by Australia
Ten years after the tsunami struck, most citizens are vehemently opposed to restarting the reactors
Overarching goal for Tokyo is to set high standards for trade in Asia
Seiko Hashimoto replaces Yoshiro Mori who stepped down after saying women talked too much
Belated inoculation drive means not many will be immunised when games start in July
Governor refuses meeting with Yoshiro Mori as sponsors step up criticism of former prime minister
Attendees face constant Covid tests and 14 days of restricted movement
Energy minister Kajiyama believes sector will be ‘indispensable’ after winter of power shortages
Covid-19 inoculation campaign delayed by Tokyo’s demand for Japan-specific data
Government pushes back on reports games set to be cancelled because of Covid-19
Fears grow that souring of relations between Tokyo and Seoul will develop into trade crisis
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