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September 14, 1961	Reception by N.S. Khrushchev of Japanese Ambassador H. Yamada, September 14, 1961 The two parties discuss solutions for improving Soviet-Japanese trade relations. Khrushchev expresses concern about Japan's military ties with the US, given that there are US army bases in Japan. Yamada raises the concern of logistical difficulties faced by Japanese businesspeople visiting the USSR. The two parties also discuss Soviet-Japanese treaties and geopolitical relations.
August 29, 1960	Record of Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev with Prominent Political Figure of Japan M. Suzuki on August 29, 1960 Khrushchev and Suzuki discuss Japan's neutrality, the American intelligence plane incident, and the failure of the Paris summit.
May 10, 1960	Record of Conversation: Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR N.S. Khrushchev with the Minister of Farming and Forestry of Japan T. Fukuda and Chairman of the Association of Fisheries T. Takasaki May 10, 1960 The leaders discuss possibilities to improve the Soviet-Japanese relations. The Japanese delegation inquires about the permission for Japanese fishermen to use the Soviet fishing grounds and a chance to establish aerial communication between Japan and the Soviet Union. Khrushchev affirms the Soviet-Japanese friendship and expresses willingness to conduct trade.
January 25, 1960	N.S. Khrushchev’s Note on a Memorandum to Japan Khrushchev offers further corrections for a memorandum to Japan.
January 24, 1960	Comrade N.S. Khrushchev’s Note on a Memorandum to Japan Khrushchev suggests to not frame America as an aggressor and offers to focus on the issue of Japanese national independence. He announces that Japan can only return to the Japanese with the departure of foreign troops
August 5, 1957	Record of Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev with Vice President of the “Japan-USSR” Friendship Society Kazami Akira Kazami and Khrushchev discuss the development of Soviet-Japanese relations and Japanese independence. Kazami inquires about the possible participation of Japanese specialist in the industrial development of Siberia. He also asks about the potential transfer of the Kuril Islands to Japan.
March 26, 1993	Memorandum of Conversation: Meeting with German Chancellor Helmut Kohl, March 26, 1993, 10:40 - 11:55 am Clinton and Kohl discuss German-American relations, the situation in Russia, the Russo-Japanese territorial dispute, and other international issues.
March 10, 1962	Memorandum of Conversation of N.S. Khrushchev with the Ambassador of Japan in the USSR H. Yamada Khrushchev and Ambassador Yamada discuss US nuclear testing, prospects for disarmament, and the challenges facing the Eighteen-Nation Disarmament Committee. They also review Soviet-Japanese political and trade relations, with Khrushchev expressing interest in expanding economic ties while criticizing US influence over Japan’s trade decisions.
September 13, 1958	A Brief Record of Conversation between N.S. Khrushchev and Prof. K. Yasui Yasui and Khrushchev talk about the nuclear test ban, the situation in Taiwan, the recognition of the People's Republic of China around the world, and the next 11th Communist Party Congress.
November 19, 1945	Verbal Statement presented to V.M. Molotov by US Ambassador Mr. Harriman on 19 November 1945 American Ambassador Harriman further clarifies the Government of the United States' position on the Far East Commission, the Allied Council for Japan, and the role of Supreme Commander General MacArthur.