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Biography

Francis Tang is a trilingual journalist based in Tokyo. He is currently a reporter covering Japan's domestic news at The Japan Times, the nation's oldest, most widely-read English newspaper. Prior to joining The Japan Times, Francis interned at Reuters Tokyo Bureau via Overseas Press Club Foundation fellowship. He was a 2023 recipient of the Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Award and the foundation’s David R. Schweisberg Memorial Scholarship. He is a member of the Overseas Press Club of America and the Asian American Journalists Association. Francis graduated from Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs in 2023. He holds a B.A. in political science with a Japanese studies minor.

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  Akazawa, Japan’s tariff czar, jets to Washington for Mission Impossible

  By Francis Tang Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

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  Maryland governor talks trains and trade while in Japan

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  Apr. 14, 2025

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  Trump halts higher tariffs on most nations, but hikes China rate

  By Francis Tang Verified

  Apr. 09, 2025

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The Japan Times

The Japan Times is Japan's oldest and only independent English-language newspaper, founded on March 22, 1897. Headquartered in Tokyo, it aims to connect Japanese and foreign communities by delivering accurate and unbiased news about Japan. The company is led by Chairman Toshiaki Ogasawara. The Japan Times publishes daily news covering various topics, including society, politics, culture, and international affairs. It also produces books and periodicals through its publishing division, The Japan Times Publishing, Ltd., which focuses on language learning and educational materials. Additionally, the Japan Times Digital Archive provides historical access to past issues of the newspaper, serving researchers and historians interested in Japan's modern history. The Japan Times caters to a diverse audience, including international readers, business and academic communities, and language learners.