For the first time in recent years, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has toughened his rhetoric on the problem of the Kuril Islands, the Hokkaido Shimbun newspaper drew attention to this. Isiba made his statements last Friday at the "All-Japanese Congress demanding the return of the northern territories.

President Donald Trump hosted Japan’s prime minister at the White House Friday. The two leaders say the U.S.- Japanese relationship is critical for the economy and global security. “It’s a great honor to have you,

At a joint press conference, the U.S. president said Japanese steel company Nippon Steel is dropping its acquisition of U.S. Steel in favor of an investment.