{ "error": "", "type": "text", "title": "The Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States - Japan", "slug": "the-inauguration-of-donald-j-trump-45th-president-of-the-united-states-japan", "text": "
\"Both the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and main opposition Democratic Party (DP) fired off a barrage of questions about future Japan-U.S. relations during the plenary session of the House of Representatives on Jan. 23 -- the first Diet debate since President Donald Trump took office.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"EDITORIAL: Trump's ascent allows Japan to pursue own foreign agenda.\" <\/strong><\/a>The Asahi Shimbun<\/em>. January 24, 2017<\/li><\/ul>
\"The Abe administration needs to make every effort to prevent Trump\u2019s America from retreating into a protective shell of isolationism. This is crucial for protecting the international order and ensuring that the Japan-U.S. relationship will remain functioning as a 'public asset' for the Asia-Pacific region. This challenge requires Japan to avoid any action that could raise international doubts about its perceptions concerning history and other diplomatically sensitive issues.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"56% feel Japan-U.S. relations will worsen under Trump: survey.\" <\/strong><\/a>The Mainichi<\/em>. January 23, 2017<\/li><\/ul>
\"The Mainichi Shimbun conducted an opinion poll on Jan. 21 and 22. When asked about the future relationship between Japan and the United States under the administration of the new U.S. president, 56 percent said it will worsen, 29 percent said it will remain the same and 5 percent said they think it will improve. Considering that 45 percent of pollees in the previous survey taken in December last year after the U.S. presidential election said they think the bilateral relationship will be unchanged, more people have become concerned about Japan-U.S. relations under President Trump.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
- \"Editorial: Trump should not divide the world.\"<\/strong> <\/a>The Mainichi<\/em>. January 23, 2017<\/li><\/ul>
\"It has become more important for Japan to conduct proactive diplomacy since it is difficult to predict U.S. moves. Japan could suffer unexpected losses depending on U.S.-China deals, and the role that U.S. forces play under the Japan-U.S. Security Treaty needs to be reconfirmed. Japan can contribute to U.S. policies by vigorously exchanging opinions with U.S. officials.\"<\/p><\/blockquote>\n