After three years of Covid-era masking, some Japanese people feel their facial expressions are a bit rusty. Enter Keiko Kawano, smile instructor.
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Your Monday Briefing: Kishida Visits Seoul
Also, the U.S. braces for a surge of immigrants this week.
Leaders of Japan and South Korea Vow to Deepen Ties
As Japan’s prime minister failed to deliver a direct apology for the era of colonial rule, South Korea’s president urged his nation to focus on present problems, not history.
The Forces Behind South Korea’s and Japan’s Thaw
Eras of grievances between the two countries are giving way under the pressure of global changes, and with help from a personal outreach approach by both leaders.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Biden’s Re-Election Bid
Also, Ukraine prepares for a counteroffensive and South Korea’s president visits Washington.
Why the Japan and South Korea Détente Is Crucial to Biden’s Asia Ambitions
The animosity between South Korea and Japan has long been a weak link in Washington’s Indo-Pacific strategy. President Biden is likely to urge more steps toward a thaw during meetings this week.
Ron DeSantis Praises U.S.-Japan Ties on Visit to Tokyo
The Florida governor, Ron DeSantis, had a chance to buff up his foreign policy credentials, after criticism from fellow Republicans over his comments on Ukraine.
Wreck of Japanese Ship That Sank Carrying Australian POWs is Found
When the Montevideo Maru sank in the South China Sea during World War II, it was carrying hundreds of prisoners, most of them Australian.
Japan and Other Countries Struggle to Evacuate Citizens From Sudan
As fighting persists in Khartoum, including at its main airport, nations have said they cannot repatriate their citizens or have no immediate plans to do so.
Your Tuesday Briefing: A Long Sentence for a Putin Critic
Also, fighting roils Sudan’s capital.