Japan, Trump and Meets Emperor

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Factbox-Key Facts About Japan's Imperial System as Trump Meets Emperor
Naruhito's grandfather, Hirohito, known posthumously as the Emperor Showa, was treated as a god but renounced his divine status after Japan's World War Two defeat in 1945. Under the constitution, drafted by U.S. occupation forces, the emperor became the "symbol of the state and the unity of the people."

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For Japan's new leader, the key to a good relationship with Trump could come in a Ford F-150 truck
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Trump heads to Japan ahead of key China meet

Japan PM Takaichi Holds Call with US President Trump

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Japan’s Takaichi Support Starts on High Note as Trump Arrives
Support for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s new government started on a high note according to polls conducted over the weekend, giving her some momentum as she prepares for a visit by US President Donald Trump that could give the new premier another boost.

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Japan’s New PM Sanae Takaichi Prioritizes Stronger U.S. Alliance in First Call with Trump
Newsable Asianet News on MSN · 20h
“Strengthening Alliance Is a Top Priority”: Japan PM Takaichi Holds Call with US President Trump

Donald Trump, Asia and Japan

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WATCH LIVE: Trump departs for Japan as part of his multi-country trip through Asia
This is the president's first trip to Japan during his second term as he plans to meet with new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae.

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Trump Heads to Japan After Flurry of Deals in Southeast Asia
President Trump kicks off first trip to Asia during second term

Japan’s sushi legend Jiro Ono turns 100 and is not ready for retirement

Japanese sushi legend Jiro Ono won three Michelin stars for more than a decade, the world’s oldest head chef to do so.

Japan’s New Leader Faces an Early Test: Winning Over Trump

As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks reassurance from President Trump on trade and security, she will likely play up her ...

When is Trump going to Japan? President set to meet with new Japanese prime minister

One of Trump’s stops during his Asia visit is Japan. Here is what you need to know about his visit to the country.

Japan's new leader faces diplomatic gauntlet with Trump, China and regional summits

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faces significant foreign policy challenges just days after taking office ...

Bears kill 1 person, injure 4 in Japan as record number of deadly attacks continues to rise

Bears have been increasingly encroaching into Japan's towns due to factors ranging from a declining human population to ...

One way Japan might try to win over Trump: Buying American pickup trucks

The Japanese government is reportedly considering purchasing Ford F-150s ahead of a visit next week by President Donald Trump ...

In Japan’s Okinawa, You’ll Find Few American Tourists—but Plenty of Americana

A fascinating blend of cultural and historical influences, the Japanese archipelago feels a world apart from Tokyo, Kyoto and ...

Japan's Nikkei tops 50,000 mark for first time on stimulus euphoria

Japan's Nikkei share average climbed past the 50,000 level for the first time on Monday, continuing a run of successive ...

Takaichi Moves to Unleash Japan's Long-Stifled Defense Industry

Japan is taking off the gloves as it seeks to become an international arms powerhouse amid a political realignment under new ...