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Japan North Korea policy
![After North Korea, Pompeo Visits Japan to Meet With US Allies After North Korea, Pompeo Visits Japan to Meet With US Allies](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-41459794030_918206f56c_k.jpg)
After North Korea, Pompeo Visits Japan to Meet With US Allies
By Mina Pollmann
The abductee issues continues to complicate Japan's approach to North Korea.
![The Trump-Kim Summit: The View From Japan The Trump-Kim Summit: The View From Japan](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18163112778035.jpg)
The Trump-Kim Summit: The View From Japan
By Daniel Hurst
Japan remains cautious about North Korea's intentions.
![Japan's Foreign Policy Balancing Act Japan's Foreign Policy Balancing Act](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2017-02-13_17-03-08.jpg)
Japan's Foreign Policy Balancing Act
By Daniel Hurst
This year's Diplomacy Bluebook shows Japan scrambling to square long-held positions with rapid changes in the region.
![China-Japan Reset Continues With High-Level Economic Talks China-Japan Reset Continues With High-Level Economic Talks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18105319353656.jpg)
China-Japan Reset Continues With High-Level Economic Talks
By Daniel Hurst
The two sides hope finding common ground on economic issues can help continue a thaw in relations.
![Japan Shrugs at Plan for North Korea to Attend 2020 Tokyo Olympics Japan Shrugs at Plan for North Korea to Attend 2020 Tokyo Olympics](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-08-22_20-18-37.jpg)
Japan Shrugs at Plan for North Korea to Attend 2020 Tokyo Olympics
By Thisanka Siripala
Despite thawing tensions, Japan remains reluctant to forge ties with North Korea.
![Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-shinzoabeus.jpg)
Nobody Puts Japan in the Corner
By Melodie Ha
How Tokyo can make its way to the North Korean negotiating table.
![Left out of North Korea Summits, Japan Elevates Abduction Issue Left out of North Korea Summits, Japan Elevates Abduction Issue](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-39033148850_2e4585ac2f_h.jpg)
Left out of North Korea Summits, Japan Elevates Abduction Issue
By Daniel Hurst
In a flurry of talks with South Korean and U.S. officials, Japan tries to make sure its interests aren't forgotten.
![German President: Unity Key to Handling North Korea Crisis German President: Unity Key to Handling North Korea Crisis](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2016-03-30_14-24-32.jpg)
German President: Unity Key to Handling North Korea Crisis
By Daniel Hurst
Advice from a key figure in the Iran deal is in keeping with the Japanese government's approach.
![Japan Unimpressed by Inter-Korean Talks Japan Unimpressed by Inter-Korean Talks](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-shinzoabeus.jpg)
Japan Unimpressed by Inter-Korean Talks
By Thisanka Siripala
Despite signs of a thaw in inter-Korea relations, Japan's Abe continues to stress the need for national defense.
![What North Korea's ICBM Means for Japan's Defense Planning What North Korea's ICBM Means for Japan's Defense Planning](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-720px-sm3_from_jds_kongo.jpg)
What North Korea's ICBM Means for Japan's Defense Planning
By Yuki Tatsumi
Japan's defense planning will need to account for the increased threat from North Korea.
![Is Japan’s 'Nuclear Allergy' Being Cured? Is Japan’s 'Nuclear Allergy' Being Cured?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-05-13_14-52-10.jpg)
Is Japan’s 'Nuclear Allergy' Being Cured?
By Aron Woonink
President Trump’s rhetoric and a highly threatening North Korea are chipping away at Japan's nuclear neuralgia.
![Japan’s Increasingly Tough Defense Choices Japan’s Increasingly Tough Defense Choices](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-37_lds_2.jpg)
Japan’s Increasingly Tough Defense Choices
By J. Berkshire Miller
With the North Korean threat reaching unparalleled levels, Tokyo is facing difficult choices about self-defense.