Politics & Government
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Takaichi: Survival-Threatening Situation to Be Determined on ‘Case-By-Case Basis’
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that what constitutes a survival-threatening situation ...
November 21, 2025
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Japan May Soon Record Nationalities of Real Estate Owners, as Pressure Mounts on Condo Prices
The government is considering requiring that real estate registries include owners’ nationalities...
November 21, 2025
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U.S. Remains Committed to Japan’s Defense: State Department
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The United States remains committed to Japan’s defense, State Departmen...
November 21, 2025
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U.S. Envoy in Tokyo Supports Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance, Slams China’s Provocative Statements
U.S. ambassador to Japan George Glass on Thursday criticized the backlash by China against Prime ...
November 21, 2025
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U.S. IT Firm Ordered to Pay Japanese Publishers ¥500 Million Over Pirated Manga
The Tokyo District Court on Wednesday ordered a U.S. information technology company to pay compen...
November 21, 2025
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Japan to Charge Foreigners More for Residence Permits, Looking to Align with Western Countries
The government is set to raise fees for residence procedures for foreign nationals to levels comp...
November 20, 2025
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Govt to Provide ¥20,000 to Child-Rearing Families; One-Time Payment to Be Made for All Families Receiving Child Allowance
The government and ruling parties are set to include in the comprehensive economic measures a pla...
November 20, 2025
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Japan’s Government Monitors China’s Propaganda Battle Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Contingency Remark
The Japanese government sees China waging a propaganda battle as the Chinese side reiterated its ...
November 19, 2025
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Ruling And Opposition Parties in Japan Call China for ‘Respond to Calmly’; LDP ‘No Evidence of Deteriorating Public Safety’ for Chinese Travelers in Japan
Amid rapidly deteriorating relations between Japan and China, ruling and opposition parties on Tu...
November 19, 2025
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Education Ministry Issues Notice to Japanese Schools in China to Ensure Safety as Tension Rises over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remark
A notice has been issued to educational facilities such as Japanese schools in China and universi...
November 19, 2025
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Chinese Tourists Cancel Visits to Japan in Fallout from Takaichi Remark on Taiwan
China’s advisory against traveling to Japan is starting to hit the tourism industry. Chinese tour...
November 19, 2025
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Japan, China Still at Odds Over Takaichi’s Taiwan Remark Even After Diplomatic Talks in Beijing
Japan and China failed to patch up their differences in diplomatic talks on Tuesday in Beijing ov...
November 19, 2025
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Govt Sets Up Strategy Headquarters to Tackle Population Decline, Entity Chaired by Prime Minister Takaichi
The government set up the population strategy headquarters led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi t...
November 19, 2025
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Japan to Issue Notice for Japanese Students in China to Ensure Safety Amid Rising Tensions
The government has announced plans to issue a notice to Japanese students studying at Japanese sc...
November 18, 2025
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Japan to Assist Municipalities to Realize Free Elementary School Lunches Nationwide
The government plans to expand financial assistance to municipalities that currently do not provi...
November 17, 2025
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