Politics & Government
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Japan Domestic Drone Production Financial Assistance Targeted by Government in Promotion of National Security
The government plans to assist domestic drone production as unmanned aerial vehicles have been ad...
January 7, 2026
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Government to Investigate Sexual Deepfake Issue; Kihara Announces Plans to Assess Situation Based on 2025 AI Law
The government will assess the situation regarding sexual deepfakes — fake obscene images or vide...
January 7, 2026
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Japan’s Takaichi Brings Portrait of Shinzo Abe to Ise Jingu Shrine, in New Year’s Visit as PM
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Ise Jingu shrine on Monday holding a portrait of the late P...
January 6, 2026
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Japan’s Takaichi Speaks on Shimane, Tottori Quakes, Says Govt Will Make Every Effort to Respond
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said the government is gathering information on the damage caused b...
January 6, 2026
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Ishiba to Visit UAE as Takaichi’s Envoy Ahead of Japan Visit by UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al-Nahyan
The government plans to dispatch former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to the United Arab Emirates...
January 6, 2026
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Japan’s DPFP Draws Closer to LDP as Trust Grows, but Party Members Still Skeptical of Joining Coalition
The Democratic Party for the People is drawing closer to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, enc...
January 5, 2026
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Takaichi, Trump Speak by Phone, Agree for Japan’s Prime Minister to Visit U.S. in Spring
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed during a telephone conv...
January 3, 2026
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Japanese Language Requirement Eyed for Permanent Residency Status; LDP Plans Revisions of Laws on Foreigners
Making Japanese language proficiency a requirement for foreign nationals to earn permanent reside...
December 31, 2025
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China Curtails Travel to Japan, Ordering Visa Applications Cut
BEIJING — The Chinese government has instructed some travel companies to reduce the number of travel...
December 31, 2025
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Japan’s Female Lawmakers Call for More Restrooms in Lower House; Legislators Complain Daily Inconveniences
A bipartisan group of female members of the House of Representatives has requested the installati...
December 31, 2025
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to Skip Overseas New Year Trip, Focus on Domestic Policy
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. T...
December 30, 2025
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Takaichi Moves into Official Residence of the Prime Minister; Leaves House of Representatives Members’ Dormitory after Two Months in Office
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved from the House of Representatives members’ dormitory in Akasa...
December 30, 2025
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Japanese Intelligence Agency to Screen Foreign Investments, as Govt Looks to Emulate U.S.
The government plans to require that foreign companies and investors be screened by an intelligen...
December 28, 2025
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Takaichi Starts Year-End Holidays, Plans Move to PM Official Residence; Duties Scheduled Despite Holidays
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began her New Year holidays on Saturday and is expected to remain o...
December 28, 2025
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¥122 Tril. Budget for FY26 Fails to Dispel Market Concerns; Curb on Social Security Spending Deemed Insufficient
The fiscal 2026 budget compiled by the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi includes d...
December 28, 2025
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