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Japan and Australia will share information on investment trends and discuss supply chains, including those in the defense industry, according to a memorandum of understanding signed Monday in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/06/japan-australia-finance-chiefs-dialogue/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #australiajapanrelations #satsukikatayama #financeministry #jimchalmers

https://www.europesays.com/unitedstates/18801/ Finance chiefs of Japan and Australia establish dialogue for economic security #AsiaPacific #Australia #AustraliaJapanRelations #ECONOMICSECURITY #FinanceMinistry #JimChalmers #SatsukiKatayama

Australian Ambassador to Japan Andrew Shearer expressed hope on Wednesday for expanded cooperation with Japan in the energy sector, with China's increasing economic coercion in the Asia-Pacific region in mind. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/09/10/japan/australia-envoy-japan-energy-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australiajapanrelations #andrewshearer #energy #defense

The defense chiefs of Japan, Australia and Indonesia held their first trilateral talks Wednesday, just weeks after an agreement by Jakarta and Beijing to boost military ties following joint naval drills east of Taiwan. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/26/japan/politics/japan-indonesia-australia-defense-ministers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #indonesia #australia #indonesiajapanrelations #australiajapanrelations #china #taiwan #pla #defense #defenseministry #shinjirokoizumi #southeastasia

The defense ministers of Japan and Australia said that the quasi-allies have made significant progress on a co-developed high-energy laser project — a breakthrough for bilateral ties and Japan's own defense industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/18/japan/politics/japan-australia-koizumi-marles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #australia #australiajapanrelations #shinjirokoizumi #richardmarles #defense #defenseministry #india #indiajapanrelations

https://www.alojapan.com/1526424/japan-and-australia-defense-chiefs-tout-significant-progress-on-high-energy-laser/ Japan and Australia defense chiefs tout ‘significant’ progress on high-energy laser #australia #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #defense #DefenseMinistry #India #INDIAJAPANRELATIONS #Japan #JapanNews #news #RichardMarles #ShinjiroKoizumi The defense chiefs of Japan and Australia said Tuesday that the quasi-allies had made major progress on a co-developed high-energy laser project, as the two sought to take defense cooperation beyond Canberra’s histor

https://www.alojapan.com/1526265/young-japanese-anxious-as-australia-slows-working-holiday-visa-processing-time/ Young Japanese anxious as Australia slows working holiday visa processing time #australia #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #ForeignWorkers #immigration #JapanTrips #trips #visas Under political pressure to take a harsher stance on immigration, Australia’s home affairs minister has confirmed that the country has slowed application processing times for its popular working holiday visa program, unsettling young Japanese applicants who have their hearts

https://www.alojapan.com/1526090/beyond-mogami-seven-priorities-for-the-japanese-defence-ministers-visit-to-australia/ Beyond Mogami: seven priorities for the Japanese defence minister’s visit to Australia #australia #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #DefenceCooperation #Japan #VisitJapan The meeting in Canberra tomorrow between the defence ministers of Australia and Japan, Richard Marles and Shinjiro Koizumi, is an opportunity to set bilateral priorities for defence industry cooperation beyond Australia’s acquisition of Upgraded Mogami-class frigates. The Mogami proj

Stalling on anticipated immigration reform, Australia is taking aim at its popular working holiday visa program, unsettling young Japanese applicants. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/17/japan/japan-australia-working-visa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #visas #immigration #foreignworkers #australiajapanrelations

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had no ill intent when he made a remark regarding a gift from his Japanese counterpart Sanae Takaichi that has been criticized as sexist, the Australian government said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/13/japan/australian-pm-remarks-japan-takaichi/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #anthonyalbanese #sanaetakaichi #australiajapanrelations

In this month's look back on news stories of the past, Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi visits Yasukuni Shrine earlier than expected in 2001. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/03/japan/history/august-japan-history-1926-1976/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #history #junichirokoizumi #yasukunishrine #kakueitanaka #lockheedmartin #corruption #australiajapanrelations #nhk

https://www.alojapan.com/1517873/japans-economic-security-minister-is-visiting-australia-needs-one-too/ Japan’s economic security minister is visiting. Australia needs one, too #australia #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #EconomicSecurity #Japan #VisitJapan The visit to Australia this week by Kimi Onoda, Japan’s minister responsible for science, technology and economic security, is a reminder that the strength of the Australia–Japan relationship depends on the depth of its economic foundations. It is also a reminder that Australia currently lacks a pos

Japan and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation on quantum technology in areas including supply chain resilience, research and development, commercialization, startup support and human resource development. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/07/29/japan/japan-australia-quantum-tech/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australiajapanrelations

Anthony Albanese's melon joke after Sanae Takaichi's visit revealed which women leaders the world feels safe mocking. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/07/27/japan/takaichi-no-defenders/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #sanaetakaichi #australiajapanrelations #australia #anthonyalbanese #discrimination #sex

Australia will keep modifications to its new fleet of Japanese-designed frigates to a minimum, the head of its Defence Force has said, unlocking unprecedented cross-border logistics and repair capabilities. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/02/japan/australia-defense-force-japan-mogami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #defenseministry #sdf #msdf

https://www.europesays.com/3032822/ Suddenly, we hear of Australian–Japanese ‘strategic depth’. Here’s what it may mean #australia #AustraliaJapanRelations #japan #SecurityCooperation

Japan, Australia and New Zealand's defense chiefs have held their first trilateral meeting, signaling the emergence of a new security format as they explore the three-way expansion of Tokyo's Mogami frigate program. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/30/japan/japan-australia-new-zealand-defense-ministers-mogami/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australiajapanrelations #australia #newzealandjapanrelations #newzealand #defense #defenseministry #shinjirokoizumi

https://www.europesays.com/3026690/ Mogami frigate talks anchor first Japan, Australia, N.Z. trilateral defense chiefs’ meeting #australia #AustraliaJapanRelations #défense #DefenseMinistry #japan #NewZealand #NewZealandJapanRelations #ShinjiroKoizumi

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to continue the diplomatic policy approach of her mentor and former leader Shinzo Abe during her latest tour of Vietnam and Australia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/06/japan/politics/sanae-takaichi-diplomacy-shinzo-abe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #vietnamjapanrelations #australiajapanrelations #vietnam #australia #sanaetakaichi #shinzoabe

https://www.alojapan.com/1482628/takaichi-visits-australia-to-bolster-economic-and-defense-ties/ Takaichi visits Australia to bolster economic and defense ties #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #LDP #SanaeTakaichi #VisitJapan Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting Australia to strengthen ties with one of her country’s strongest allies as she seeks to build on an updated regional strategy laid out in Vietnam. Takaichi touched down late Sunday local time in Canberra for the three-day visit, which will focus on defense, critical minerals and broa

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is visiting Australia to strengthen ties with one of her country's strongest allies as she seeks to build on an updated regional strategy laid out in Vietnam. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/04/japan/politics/takaichi-visits-australia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #ldp #sanaetakaichi #australiajapanrelations

As war in the Middle East pushes fuel prices to record highs, Australia and Japan are seeking closer coordination with regional partners on energy security, highlighting the need for a more cooperative approach. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/28/japan/politics/australia-penny-wong-japan-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #australia #australiajapanrelations #economicsecurity #iran #energy #oil #middleeast #pennywong #us #donaldtrump

Japan sealed its largest-ever defense export contract with Australia on Saturday, in a major breakthrough for the country's defense industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/18/japan/mogami-japan-australia-announcement/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #richardmarles #sdf #defense #shinjirokoizumi #indopacific #defense #defenseministry

https://www.europesays.com/2927922/ Japan seals largest-ever defense contract with frigate sale to Australia #australia #AustraliaJapanRelations #défense #DefenseMinistry #IndoPacific #japan #RichardMarles #SDF #ShinjiroKoizumi

At a meeting this week, the Japanese and Australian defense chiefs delivered a clear message: crises elsewhere — including in the Middle East — must not come at the expense of Indo-Pacific security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/09/japan/politics/japan-australia-defense-ministers-asia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #australia #australiajapanrelations #richardmarles #sdf #defense #shinjirokoizumi #us #iran #middleeast #ukraine #indopacific #defense #defenseministry

Japan and Australia are deepening defense ties, with a focus on jointly developing and producing long-range missiles and drones, Australia's defense chief has said, as concerns mount over strained U.S. weapon stockpiles. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/08/japan/japan-australia-defense-minister-marles-interview/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #richardmarles #sdf #defense #missiles #drones

Japan, Australia eye joint missile and drone production amid U.S. stockpile concerns https://www.byteseu.com/1925560/ #Australia #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #Defense #Drones #Japan #Missiles #RichardMarles #SDF

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is planning a visit to Australia, seeking to ​discuss supply chains for rare-earth ‌elements and ‌cooperation on safe navigation ​in the Strait of Hormuz, a media report said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/04/04/japan/takaichi-australia-rare-earths/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #sanaetakaichi #rareearths #china

High-end musk melons produced in Shizuoka Prefecture have started hitting the Australian market amid growing interest in Japanese food culture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/30/japan-premium-melons-australia-export/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #fruit #agriculture #australiajapanrelations #shizuoka

Japan's industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Saturday asked Australia, Japan's biggest supplier of liquefied natural gas, to boost output in light of the Middle East crisis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/14/australia-lng-boost/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #australia #australiajapanrelations #lng #energy #middleeast #iran #meti #ryoseiakazawa

Lynas Rare Earths’ shares spiked after winning a commitment from Japan to pay guaranteed long-term prices for the critical materials, the latest sign of the enduring impact of China’s supply squeeze. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/03/11/companies/lynas-rare-earths-deal-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #australiajapanrelations #australia #lynasrareearths #rareearths #china

A new report urges Japan and Australia to divide up efforts to help Pacific island nations, as the quasi-allies look to maintain supply lines and prevent China from gaining a military foothold in the region in any war. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/11/japan/australia-japan-sea-lanes-report/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #china #pla #defense #pacificislands

The defense chiefs of Australia and Japan have announced a new “strategic defense” framework as they look to deepen cooperation amid shared concerns about Chinese military activities in the region. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/12/07/japan/japan-australia-defense-ministers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australiajapanrelations #australia #defense #shinjirokoizumi #defenseministry

Driven by trade relations especially with Japan, a gas field project in Australia's Northern Territory is almost complete even as Canberra has strengthened climate policies and despite objections from Aboriginal people. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/environment/2025/09/21/energy/australia-lng-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #environment #energy #lng #energy #climatechange #emissions #australia #australiajapanrelations #indigenouspeople

https://www.alojapan.com/1374779/as-japan-keeps-buying-gas-aboriginal-australians-pay-the-price/ As Japan keeps buying gas, Aboriginal Australians pay the price #AboriginalAustralians #australia #AUSTRALIAJAPANRELATIONS #ClimateChange #emissions #energy #IndigenousPeople #Japan #JapanNews #LNG #news #NorthernTerritory Northern Territory, Australia – Riding along the coast on a small fishing boat, Paulina “Jedda” Puruntatameri gestures to the point where a long, pristine beach curves beyond sight, giving way to an expansive view of the Ti

Days after China paraded advanced new weapons, Japan and Australia agreed to take defense and security ties to new heights and cooperate on evacuating each other's nationals from third countries in the event of a crisis. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/05/japan/politics/japan-australia-defense/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #australiajapanrelations #defense #gennakatani #takeshiiwaya #mogami #china

After marrying an Australian serviceman in the aftermath of World War II, Akiko Kirkham moved to Australia, where she faced discrimination to the point she changed her name and stopped speaking Japanese. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/20/japan/japanese-bride-in-australia-postwar-hardships/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #wwii #australiajapanrelations #australia #immigration #discrimination

Australia’s purchase of Japanese frigates marks a historic deal that boosts Japan’s defense industry and deepens shared strategic ties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/editorials/2025/08/08/the-japan-and-australia-defense-deal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #editorials #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #mogami #sdf #msdf #defenseministry

Australia’s purchase of up to 11 Japanese-built Mogami-class frigates marks a milestone in Japan’s defense exports and deepens strategic ties. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/08/06/japan/japans-frigate-sale-to-australia/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #mogami #sdf #msdf #defenseministry

Australia selecting a Japanese warship for its next frigate class could be a watershed moment for Japan’s defense industry as Tokyo aims for greater military cooperation and industrial tie-ups with allies and partners. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/06/japan/australia-japan-ship-deal-defense-industry/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #defense #australiajapanrelations #australia #sdf #defenseministry #mogami #mitsubishiheavyindustries

Australia will purchase 11 Japanese-made frigates in what will be Tokyo’s biggest-ever postwar defense contract, Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles announced Tuesday, in a major win for Japan’s defense industry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/08/05/japan/japan-australia-mogami-contract/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #australiajapanrelations #defense #mogami #sdf #msdf #defenseministry