Japan-Australia free trade pact takes effect

Japan-Australia free trade pact takes effect

TOKYO, Japan - Minoru Kiuchi (2nd from R), parliamentary vice foreign minister, and other Japanese officials shake hands with Australian Ambassador to Japan Bruce Miller (C) during a bilateral committee meeting held in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2015, following the effectuation of a free trade agreement between the two countries.

S. Korea-U.S. FTA goes into effect

S. Korea-U.S. FTA goes into effect

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of a South Korean conservative group celebrate in Seoul on March 14, 2012 the effectuation the following day of a free trade agreement between South Korea and the United States.

Diet deliberation starts on TPP ratification, related-bills

Diet deliberation starts on TPP ratification, related-bills

Fiscal Policy Minister Nobuteru Ishihara attends a press conference in Tokyo on April 5, 2016, prior to the start of deliberation on bills to introduce the Trans-Pacific Partnership free trade deal. Ishihara said Japan is willing to take a lead in building momentum towards early effectuation of the TPP. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

S. Korea-U.S. FTA goes into effect

S. Korea-U.S. FTA goes into effect

SEOUL, South Korea - Members of a South Korean conservative group celebrate in Seoul on March 14, 2012 the effectuation the following day of a free trade agreement between South Korea and the United States. (Kyodo)

Japan-Australia free trade pact takes effect

Japan-Australia free trade pact takes effect

TOKYO, Japan - Minoru Kiuchi (2nd from R), parliamentary vice foreign minister, and other Japanese officials shake hands with Australian Ambassador to Japan Bruce Miller (C) during a bilateral committee meeting held in Tokyo on Jan. 15, 2015, following the effectuation of a free trade agreement between the two countries. (Kyodo)

Zenpukuji Temple,Azabu

Zenpukuji Temple,Azabu

This is a Shingon Sect temple established by Kukai (Kobo Taishi) in 824. The sanmon and main hall are in the foreground and background, respectively. The large tree on the left is the upside-down gingko, which is still the largest gingko tree in Tokyo. This spot became the site of the American Legation after the effectuation of the Japan-U.S. Commercial Treaty in June 1859. Townsend Harris was the first envoy. The Legation moved to Tsukiji Akashi-machi in 1875. This photograph was taken in 1863 by Felix Beato, soon after Harris' arrival in Japan. The study was later burned to the ground by angry samurai from the Mito Clan.==Date:unknown, Place:Tokyo, Photo:F. Beato, (Credit:Nagasaki University Library/Kyodo News Images) [Cabinet Number104‐12‐0]

Paris accord takes effect to combat global warming

Paris accord takes effect to combat global warming

At a press conference in Tokyo on Nov. 4, 2016, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga welcomes the effectuation of the Paris Agreement on fighting global warming, saying it is an epoch-making pact. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo