thejapantimes, 2 days ago to Japan

Experts in Yokohama kicked off discussions about nuclear arms reduction, focusing the impact of AI amid global tensions and technological risks. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/21/japan/yokohama-nuclear-arms-reduction-meet/ #japan #nuclearweapons #npt #yokokamikawa

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa criticized recent remarks by U.S. officials that justified the August 1945 atomic bombings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/kamikawa-us-atomic-bombing/ #japan #yokokamikawa #usjapanrelations #atomicbombings

thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan

As Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa continues to be a pillar of support for the government of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on the diplomatic front, some in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are hoping she might succeed him as party president. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/07/japan/politics/japan-foreign-minister-supports-kishida-cabinet/ #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #foreignministry #fumiokishida #ldp #cabinet

thejapantimes, 19 days ago to Japan

Strategically placed Sri Lanka's economic recovery is essential for stability in the Indo-Pacific region, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Saturday, urging Colombo to swiftly restructure its foreign debt. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/04/japan/kamikawa-sri-lanka-recovery/ #japan #srilankajapanrelations #china #srilanka #foreignministry #yokokamikawa

thejapantimes, 1 month ago to Japan

Japan resumes funding to embattled Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/02/japan/japan-resumes-unrwa-funding/ #japan #un #unrwa #israelhamaswar #israel #yokokamikawa #foreignministry #aid

thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has pledged to launch a new dialogue framework to start negotiations for a multinational treaty banning the production of nuclear materials that have the potential to be used for weapons. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/japan/politics/japan-kamikawa-un-speech/ #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #un #nuclearweapons #space

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan

Japan is considering providing $32 million in additional humanitarian aid for civilians in the Gaza Strip, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Wednesday, as the conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas drags on. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/22/japan/kamikawa-g20-foreign-ministers/ #japan #yokokamikawa #g20 #israelhamaswar #russiaukrainewar

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan

Japan and South Korea agreed on Wednesday to keep working together to address issues related to North Korea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/22/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-foreign-ministers-meet/ #japan #politics #southkoreajapanrelations #yokokamikawa #chotaeyul #northkorea #wartimelabor

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan

Japan renewed its commitment to help Ukraine's reconstruction efforts during a summit held in Tokyo on Monday, ahead of the two-year anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/19/japan/politics/japan-ukraine-reconstruction-summit/ #japan #politics #ukraine #ukrainejapanrelations #russiaukrainewar #fumiokishida #yokokamikawa

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan

Taro Aso, a former prime minister and the current vice president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, on Friday retracted his sexist remarks about the appearance of Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/02/02/japan/politics/taro-aso-retracts-sexist-remarks/?utm_content=bufferd7f2c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #taroaso #fumiokishida #ldp #yokokamikawa #diet #women039sissues

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa appeared unfazed Tuesday following remarks by Liberal Democratic Party veteran Taro Aso, who called her an old lady and said she's "not that good looking.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/30/japan/politics/ldp-aso-controversical-comments/?utm_content=buffer7ca75&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #taroaso #yokokamikawa #ldp #foreignministry #gaffes #women

thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Tuesday pledged to promote a "mutually beneficial" relationship with China and make it "constructive and stable" through dialogue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/30/japan/politics/japan-foreign-minister-policy-speech/?utm_content=bufferded1c&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #diet #foreignministry #chinajapanrelations

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is arranging a visit to Fiji in the first half of February to attend a ministerial meeting with Pacific island countries and territories, in an apparent effort to counter China's expanding clout in the region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/20/japan/politics/japan-yoko-kamikawa-fiji/?utm_content=bufferd62bf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #fiji #pacificislands #yokokamikawa #china

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

A surprise visit to Kyiv by Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa showed Japan's leadership at a time when support for Ukraine is wavering. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/01/15/japan/kamikawa-visit-ukraine-important/?utm_content=buffer57545&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #yokokamikawa #ukraine #russiaukrainewar #russia #foreignministry

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

After a series of successful diplomatic trips, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is emerging as a candidate to succeed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, whose Cabinet is facing perilously low approval ratings. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/14/japan/politics/kamikawa-possible-kishida-successor/?utm_content=buffer8c626&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #ldp #yokokamikawa #cabinet #fumiokishida #foreignministry

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

The top Japanese and U.S. diplomats have agreed to continue working together closely on issues related to China, including Taiwan, as Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa visited Washington for meetings with senior American officials. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/13/japan/politics/yoko-kamikawa-antony-blinken/?utm_content=buffer455ed&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #antonyblinken #us #taiwan #china #usjapanrelations #chinajapanrelations

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa made a previously unannounced visit to Ukraine on Sunday — her first trip to the war-torn nation as Japan’s top diplomat — amid concerns of dwindling support for Kyiv’s nearly 2-year attempt to fend off an invasion by Russia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/01/07/japan/politics/yoko-kamikawa-ukraine-visit/?utm_content=bufferc3829&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #foreignministry #russiaukrainewar #ukraine #yokokamikawa #russia

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

The ruling LDP faces dilemmas in choosing the next prime minister amid low polling numbers after political funds scandal. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/01/02/japan/who-might-succeed-kishida-in-2024/?utm_content=buffer5f2a9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #shigeruishiba #tarokono #toshimitsumotegi #sanaetakaichi #yokokamikawa #yoshimasahayashi

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

The trip, which comes as Japan prepares for a state visit by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the invitation of the White House, starts on Jan. 5 and will also take Kamikawa to Canada and five European nations: Poland, Finland, Sweden, the Netherlands and Germany. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/28/japan/politics/kamikawa-us-europe/?utm_content=buffer161ef&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #fumiokishida #usjapanrelations

thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Japan

Japan grapples with a once in a generation political crisis as Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ties to navigate the funds scandal fallout. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2023/12/27/japan/woman-japan-politics/?utm_content=buffer90354&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #commentary #japan #yokokamikawa #ldp #politicalfunds #shinzoabe #fumiokishida

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan

The foreign ministers of Japan and Iran on Wednesday agreed to maintain communication over the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/14/japan/politics/japan-iran-foreign-ministers-meet/?utm_content=buffera92e5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #iranjapanrelations #israelhamaswar

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan

Japan will offer around $3 million to a global fund providing education for refugees, as Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Wednesday pledged more support for displaced people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/12/14/japan/politics/japan-aid-for-refugees/?utm_content=buffer7bd47&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #yokokamikawa #refugees #russiaukrainewar #israelhamaswar #foreignministry

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan

During bilateral talks in Busan, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa called a South Korean court ruling in favor of a group of former "comfort women" seeking compensation from Tokyo “extremely regrettable” and urged Seoul to address the issue. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/26/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-china-foreign-ministers-bilateral-talks/?utm_content=buffera1551&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #china #chinajapanrelations #yokokamikawa #fukushimano1 #radioactivewater #comfortwomen #wwii

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan

The foreign ministers of Japan, China and South Korea are set to hold their first in-person talks in more than four years Sunday, as the three look to lay the foundation for a trilateral leaders' summit. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/26/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-china-trilateral-foreign-ministers-meeting/?utm_content=buffer0159e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #china #chinajapanrelations #yokokamikawa #wangyi #parkjin #wwii #history #comfortwomen #northkorea #nuclearweapons #missiles #defense

thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Japan

Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa met with China’s top diplomat, Wang Yi, on Saturday as Tokyo and Beijing continue to wrangle over China’s ban on seafood imports from Japan after the release of treated water from the Fukushima nuclear plant. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/25/japan/politics/japan-china-yoko-kamikawa-wang-yi/?utm_content=buffer69bb5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #japan #politics #chinajapanrelations #china #yokokamikawa #wangyi #fukushima #radioactivewater #southkorea #senkakus