Satoshi Sugiyama
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Opinion = mine. RT= 👀, NOT👍🏻
Syracuse/Newhouse alum 🍊
Ex Japan Times reporter 📰
Christmas music enthusiast 🎄
https://www.reuters.com/authors/satoshi-sugiyama/
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Breaking News: The New York Times sued the Pentagon, arguing that new reporting restrictions infringed on the rights of its journalists.
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights
The company said in a lawsuit that the Defense Department’s new reporting restrictions infringed on the constitutional rights of journalists.
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December 4, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Breaking News: The New York Times sued the Pentagon, arguing that new reporting restrictions infringed on the rights of its journalists.
The New York Times sued the Pentagon on Thursday, arguing that the Defense Department infringed on the constitutional rights of its journalists by imposing a set of new restrictions on reporting about the military. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
New York Times Sues Pentagon Over First Amendment Rights
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December 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
The New York Times sued the Pentagon on Thursday, arguing that the Defense Department infringed on the constitutional rights of its journalists by imposing a set of new restrictions on reporting about the military. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/04/b...
NAGOYA, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting in December.
December 1, 2025 at 1:26 AM
NAGOYA, Dec 1 (Reuters) - Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Monday the central bank will consider the "pros and cons" of raising interest rates at its next policy meeting in December.
TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump discussed China relations in a phone call on Tuesday, their first talks since the Japanese premier sparked a major diplomatic bust-up with Beijing over her remarks on Taiwan.
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 AM
TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump discussed China relations in a phone call on Tuesday, their first talks since the Japanese premier sparked a major diplomatic bust-up with Beijing over her remarks on Taiwan.
TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump are preparing to speak on the phone on Tuesday, Japanese broadcaster Fuji News Network reported.
November 25, 2025 at 1:49 AM
TOKYO, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump are preparing to speak on the phone on Tuesday, Japanese broadcaster Fuji News Network reported.
I waited in line for an hour but managed to get a pulled pork sandwich and ribs at the American festival in Hibiya Park.
Great craft beer, delicious food and a superb event to celebrate all things America.
Great craft beer, delicious food and a superb event to celebrate all things America.
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
I waited in line for an hour but managed to get a pulled pork sandwich and ribs at the American festival in Hibiya Park.
Great craft beer, delicious food and a superb event to celebrate all things America.
Great craft beer, delicious food and a superb event to celebrate all things America.
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Japan set to lean on U.S., allies for support if China escalates www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
Japan set to lean on U.S., allies for support if China escalates
For now, Tokyo has stuck to its usual playbook: avoiding tit-for-tat retaliation, keeping communication channels open and hoping tensions cool over time.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 23, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Japan set to lean on U.S., allies for support if China escalates www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
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The BOJ will raise interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, pushing through with its aim of normalising monetary policy, backed by the yen's recent decline.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
The BOJ will raise interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, pushing through with its aim of normalising monetary policy, backed by the yen's recent decline.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
November 20, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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The BOJ will raise interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, pushing through with its aim of normalising monetary policy, backed by the yen's recent decline.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
The BOJ will raise interest rates at its upcoming December meeting, according to a slim majority of economists in a Reuters poll, pushing through with its aim of normalising monetary policy, backed by the yen's recent decline.
www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
TOKYO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy shrank almost 2% in the three months through September, as a drop in exports in the face of U.S. tariffs resulted in the first contraction in six quarters, government data showed on Monday. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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November 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
TOKYO, Nov 17 (Reuters) - Japan's economy shrank almost 2% in the three months through September, as a drop in exports in the face of U.S. tariffs resulted in the first contraction in six quarters, government data showed on Monday. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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China warns citizens not to visit Japan as row over Taiwan heats up www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
China warns citizens not to visit Japan as row over Taiwan heats up
Beijing’s first retaliatory move against Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan could have a significant impact on tourism.
www.japantimes.co.jp
November 15, 2025 at 12:50 AM
China warns citizens not to visit Japan as row over Taiwan heats up www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/11...
Tokyo the Beautiful.
November 2, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Tokyo the Beautiful.
November 1, 2025 at 12:44 AM
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump met Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Tuesday for talks on trade and security, a week after the hardline conservative became Japan’s first female leader and vowed to accelerate a military buildup.
October 28, 2025 at 1:13 AM
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump met Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, in Tokyo on Tuesday for talks on trade and security, a week after the hardline conservative became Japan’s first female leader and vowed to accelerate a military buildup.
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize and making arrangements to inform him of her intentions, NTV reported on Tuesday, citing multiple government sources.
October 28, 2025 at 12:07 AM
TOKYO, Oct 28 (Reuters) - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to recommend U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize and making arrangements to inform him of her intentions, NTV reported on Tuesday, citing multiple government sources.
TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. www.reuters.com/world/china/...
Trump heads to Tokyo for trade, security talks before Xi summit
U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Tokyo on Monday, where he was scheduled to meet Japan's emperor and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as part of an Asia trip aimed at securing trade deals, investment and increased defence spending.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:38 AM
TOKYO, Oct 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump received a royal welcome on Monday in Japan, the latest leg of a five-day Asia trip which he hopes to cap with an agreement on a trade war truce with Chinese President Xi Jinping. www.reuters.com/world/china/...
TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Tokyo on Monday, where he was scheduled to meet Japan's emperor and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as part of an Asia trip aimed at securing trade deals, investment and increased defence spending.
Trump heads to Tokyo for trade, security talks before Xi summit
U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Tokyo on Monday, where he was scheduled to meet Japan's emperor and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as part of an Asia trip aimed at securing trade deals, investment and increased defence spending.
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October 27, 2025 at 5:08 AM
TOKYO/KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 27 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump departed for Tokyo on Monday, where he was scheduled to meet Japan's emperor and newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as part of an Asia trip aimed at securing trade deals, investment and increased defence spending.
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US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate reut.rs/3JtNpF3
US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate
The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits increased last week, economists estimated on Thursday, and more people were collecting unemployment checks in early October amid easing labor market conditions.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:10 PM
US weekly jobless claims increase, more people collecting unemployment checks, economists estimate reut.rs/3JtNpF3
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It has been *two days* since the LDP and Ishin formalized their pact and Ishin is already warning it could quit.
October 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
It has been *two days* since the LDP and Ishin formalized their pact and Ishin is already warning it could quit.
REUTERS EXCLUSIVE:
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including U.S. pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week, two sources said.
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including U.S. pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week, two sources said.
October 22, 2025 at 6:34 AM
REUTERS EXCLUSIVE:
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including U.S. pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week, two sources said.
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - As Japan's new premier Sanae Takaichi got to work on Wednesday, her government began finalising a purchase package, including U.S. pickups, soybeans and gas, to present to President Donald Trump in trade and security talks next week, two sources said.
REUTERS EXCLUSIVE:
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.
October 22, 2025 at 5:05 AM
REUTERS EXCLUSIVE:
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.
TOKYO, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing an economic stimulus package that is likely to exceed last year's $92 billion to help households tackle inflation, government sources familiar with the plan said on Wednesday.
My latest: The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate in either October or December, a majority of economists said in a Reuters poll, while nearly 96% of them expect borrowing costs to increase at least 25 basis points by end-March. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
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October 22, 2025 at 4:23 AM
My latest: The Bank of Japan will raise its key interest rate in either October or December, a majority of economists said in a Reuters poll, while nearly 96% of them expect borrowing costs to increase at least 25 basis points by end-March. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was voted in by parliament as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, emulating her hero, Britain's late leader Margaret Thatcher, after a whirlwind few weeks of political wrangling.
October 21, 2025 at 6:11 AM
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was voted in by parliament as Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, emulating her hero, Britain's late leader Margaret Thatcher, after a whirlwind few weeks of political wrangling.
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the nation's glass ceiling and setting it up for a forceful turn to the right.
Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the lower house vote to choose the next prime minister, clearing the way for her inauguration as the country's first female premier later in the day. Follow our live coverage: reut.rs/3WMijLN
October 21, 2025 at 6:10 AM
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi was elected Japan's first female prime minister on Tuesday, shattering the nation's glass ceiling and setting it up for a forceful turn to the right.
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the lower house vote to choose the next prime minister on Tuesday, clearing the way for her inauguration as the country's first female premier later in the day.
October 21, 2025 at 4:51 AM
TOKYO, Oct 21 (Reuters) - Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party, won the lower house vote to choose the next prime minister on Tuesday, clearing the way for her inauguration as the country's first female premier later in the day.
JAPAN LDP'S TAKAICHI TO BECOME PRIME MINISTER AFTER WINNING LOWER HOUSE VOTE
TAKAICHI ELECTED AS JAPAN PRIME MINISTER WITH 237 LOWER HOUSE LAWMAKERS' VOTES IN 465-SEAT CHAMBER
TAKAICHI ELECTED AS JAPAN PRIME MINISTER WITH 237 LOWER HOUSE LAWMAKERS' VOTES IN 465-SEAT CHAMBER
October 21, 2025 at 4:50 AM
JAPAN LDP'S TAKAICHI TO BECOME PRIME MINISTER AFTER WINNING LOWER HOUSE VOTE
TAKAICHI ELECTED AS JAPAN PRIME MINISTER WITH 237 LOWER HOUSE LAWMAKERS' VOTES IN 465-SEAT CHAMBER
TAKAICHI ELECTED AS JAPAN PRIME MINISTER WITH 237 LOWER HOUSE LAWMAKERS' VOTES IN 465-SEAT CHAMBER