TOKYO - Here is the most recent compilation of curated news briefs from Kyodo News.
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Japan outlines its position to Pakistan following Islamabad and Beijing expressing concern over military actions.
TOKYO - Japan has clarified its position on defense matters with Pakistan following a recent joint declaration from China and Pakistan expressing opposition to "any efforts by fascism or militarism to resurface," according to diplomatic sources on Wednesday.
A statement issued on May 26 following discussions in Beijing between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was interpreted as a rebuke toward Japan's attempts to enhance its military strength, as China has increased its scrutiny of Japan globally.
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Xi rejected efforts to "rekindle militarism" during his visit to North Korea: Xinhua
BEIJING – During his recent trip to North Korea, Chinese President Xi Jinping voiced disapproval of efforts to "rekindle militarism," along with "hegemonistic behavior and power-based politics," according to an announcement from the state-run Xinhua News Agency on Wednesday. The leader seemed to be alluding to Japan and the United States.
President Xi's statements during a welcoming dinner held by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Monday occurred against the backdrop of Beijing increasing its scrutiny of Tokyo's military expansion efforts promoted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, following a recent dispute involving her remarks about Taiwan.
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A bear was spotted close to the Amanohashidate scenic area in Kyoto Prefecture
KYOTO – A bear was caught during the evening hours on Wednesday close to Amanohashidate, which is among Japan's three most beautiful locations, according to authorities.
Someone contacted emergency services at approximately 4:35 p.m. on Wednesday, reporting that a bear was seen and ran towards a sandy area covered with pine trees in the popular tourist zone, as stated by the authorities.
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TOKYO – Yohei Kono, former head of the House of Representatives and former Foreign Minister, who gained recognition for delivering the Japanese government’s significant apology regarding the Korean “comfort women” compelled to serve in Japan’s military brothels during World War II, passed away, according to sources from his family on Wednesday. He was 89 years old.
As chief Cabinet secretary during the time of former Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa in 1993, Kono, who passed away on Monday, released an official declaration recognizing the role of the Japanese military in recruiting "comfort women," typically via force, as well as overseeing places where these individuals were held.
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Head of BOJ admitted to hospital, will skip upcoming policy gathering next week
TOKYO - The governor of the Bank of Japan, Kazuo Ueda, has been admitted to the hospital due to an infection related to a liver cyst and will be unable to attend a monetary policy meeting scheduled for next week, according to the central bank on Wednesday.
Deputy Governor of the BOJ, Ryozo Himino, will lead the two-day gathering starting on Monday, whereas Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida will conduct the press briefing following the meeting, according to the bank.
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Japan and Malaysia decide to enhance collaboration in energy and maritime safety.
TOKYO - Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met with Malaysia's leader Anwar Ibrahim during discussions held in Tokyo on Wednesday, where they committed to enhancing collaboration in areas of energy and oceanic safety. This comes as Japan aims to broaden its sources of energy due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
Following the summit, Takaichi told journalists that discussions regarding defense matters involved the signing of an agreement between coast guards designed to guarantee secure and unrestricted passage through local waterways. Both countries support the concept of a free and open Indo-Pacific, as Beijing's presence in the area continues to expand.
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Japan is wrapping up talks with the United States to maintain imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.
TOKYO – Japan is wrapping up talks with the U.S. Treasury Department to prolong an exception that enables businesses to handle dealings connected to the Sakhalin 2 petroleum and natural gas venture in Russia’s eastern region, where Japanese companies have investments, according to several sources on Wednesday.
As the June 18 deadline nears, this action seeks to maintain the ongoing import of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, according to the sources, with cargo flows from the Middle East to Japan having dropped significantly due to an effective blockage of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Rugby: Jones selects 35 players for Japan's training team, expresses regret for recent outburst
TOKYO - Veteran forward Michael Leitch, Toulouse's scrum-half Naoto Saito, and Japan Rugby League One's Rookie of the Year Shunsuke Uenobo are part of a group of 35 athletes selected on Wednesday by head coach Eddie Jones for the Brave Blossoms' preparation camp ahead of an upcoming series of test games beginning next month.
A 66-year-old coach started his news briefing in Tokyo by delivering an apology for his "verbal mistreatment" of home referees during the Japanese U23 team's trip to Australia in April, which resulted in the Japan Rugby Football Union imposing a ban and salary reduction on him.
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