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Japan hopes a U.S.-Iran peace deal will bring the volatile situation in the Middle East to a swift conclusion and for a final agreement on outstanding matters to be reached as soon as possible. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/06/15/japan/politics/japan-reaction-iran-us-deal/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #iran #us #middleeast #straitofhormuz #sanaetakaichi #toshimitsumotegi #minorukihara

Japan welcomes U.S.-Iran peace deal

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed hopes for a final agreement on outstanding matters, including on Iran’s nuclear issue, to be reached as soon as possible.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times Jun 9

Japan's Foreign Ministry is taking unprecedented measures to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals visiting Canada, Mexico and the United States for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, set to kick off on Thursday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2026/06/09/soccer/world-cup/fifa-foreign-ministry-safety/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #soccer #worldcup #foreignministry #2026fifaworldcup #fifa #soccer #samuraiblue #toshimitsumotegi #canada #mexico #us

Japan launches heightened safety campaign for citizens traveling to World Cup

Japan's Foreign Ministry decided to implement unprecedented safety measures due to anticipated confusion related to the tournament being hosted by multiple countries.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 26

Top diplomats from "the Quad" sought to breathe fresh life into the four-nation grouping during talks in New Delhi on Tuesday amid concerns about the strength of the bloc. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/26/japan/politics/quad-meeting-foreign-ministers/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #quad #india #newdelhi #australia #middleeast #china #toshimitsumotegi #us #energy

‘Quad’ diplomats tout ‘concrete’ deliverables in bid to resuscitate partnership

Officials emphasized a clear future for the four-nation grouping, announcing new initiatives on critical minerals, maritime security and energy security.

The Japan Times

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Agenzia Nova: Giappone: Motegi incontra Guterres e altri dirigenti di organizzazioni internazionali

20 mag 09:19 - (Agenzia Nova) - Il ministro degli Esteri del Giappone, Toshimitsu Motegi, ha incontrato oggi, 20 maggio, il segretario generale... (Git)

Japan: Motegi meets Guterres and other international organization leaders

May 20, 09:19 - (Agenzia Nova) - Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met today, May 20, the Secretary General... (Git)

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https://www.agenzianova.com/a/6a0d61e9036604.58766909/7404456/2026-05-20/giappone-motegi-incontra-guterres-e-altri-dirigenti-di-organizzazioni-internazionali

The Japan Times May 19

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Brazilian counterpart, Mauro Vieira, have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic security cooperation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/19/japan/politics/japan-brazil-economic-security-cooperation/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #braziljapanrelations #economicsecurity #toshimitsumotegi #maurovieira

Japan and Brazil agree to enhance economic security cooperation

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi noted that Brazil, which has the largest Japanese community outside Japan, is a strategic partner of Tokyo.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 14

Once a rival for Japan's top job, Toshimitsu Motegi is now emerging as one of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's most important allies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/14/japan/politics/motegi-takaichi-ally/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #toshimitsumotegi #sanaetakaichi #ldp

How a rival became one of Takaichi’s most trusted allies

Foreign ministers usually don't command much authority. Toshimitsu Motegi is different.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 12

A new support group has emerged within the Liberal Democratic Party with the aim of consolidating Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's power and preventing the rise of other groups that could mount a challenge against her. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/12/japan/politics/takaichi-support-group/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #sanaetakaichi #ldp #taroaso #koichihagiuda #shinjirokoizumi #toshimitsumotegi

LDP sees emergence of new support group for Takaichi

The group is endorsed by both party heavyweights who backed her in last year's presidential election and those who ran against her.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 11

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's administration used the lull in domestic politics over the Golden Week to advance its "Free and Open Indo-Pacific" strategy across Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/11/japan/focus-takaichi-gw-diplomacy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #sanaetakaichi #toshimitsumotegi #shinjirokoizumi #china #africa #australia #vietnam #indonesia #phillippines #defense #economicsecurity

Takaichi’s Golden Week diplomacy: a cheat sheet

The prime minister's administration used the lull in domestic politics to advance its 'Free and Open Indo-Pacific' strategy across Southeast Asia, Africa and Australia.

The Japan Times

The Japan Times May 3

Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has told his Iranian counterpart that Japan strongly hopes that Iran and the United States will soon resume talks and reach a final deal to end their conflict. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/05/03/japan/politics/japan-iran-peace-deal-hope/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #politics #toshimitsumotegi #middleeast #iranjapanrelations