Politics & Government
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Japan Govt Plans to Boost Support for Startups Advancing into Nigeria, Scheme Expected to Support Economic Growth in Both Countries
The Japanese government plans to strengthen support for startups expanding into the Nigerian mark...
August 19, 2025
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Govt to Launch 1st Investigation into Cybersecurity Field, Plans to Create Measures to Foster Specialists Now in Short Supply
The government will launch its first investigation into the state of the cybersecurity field in J...
August 19, 2025
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Ishiba: Territorial Discussions Must Include Ukraine, Remarks Made During Virtual Meeting of National Leaders Including U.K., France, Germany
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday he welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic ef...
August 18, 2025
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Japanese Govt to Enhance Cooperation for African Countries to Help Them Introduce Japanese School Education System
The government plans to enhance cooperation with African countries to help them introduce the Jap...
August 18, 2025
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Ishiba’s World War II Memorial Address Reflects His Distinctiveness as He Mulls Timing of Personal Remarks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s use of the word “remorse” in his address about World War II at th...
August 17, 2025
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Japan’s Parties Mark World War II’s End with Statements on Their Intentions for Country’s Future
Ruling and opposition parties issued statements about their intentions for the future to mark the...
August 15, 2025
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Japan to Launch Demining Initiative in Africa, Looking to Boost Agricultural Output on the Continent
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to announce a new framework to support demining in Africa at ...
August 15, 2025
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Ishiba Intends to Announce Plan to Improve Africa-Asia Logistics Networks at TICAD 9; Japan Plans to Accelerate Copper Ore Corridor Development
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba intends to announce a plan to improve terrestrial logistics network...
August 14, 2025
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U.S. Auto Tariff on Japan Could Be Lowered to 15% in Mid-September, U.S. Source Says
WASHINGTON — A reduction to 15% of a tariff on imported Japanese automobiles could take effect ar...
August 14, 2025
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Koizumi Takes Diplomatic Step through Visit to S. Korea; Eyes Strengthening Position in Next LDP Presidential Election
INCHEON, South Korea — Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Sout...
August 13, 2025
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Online Applications for My Number Card to Be Available Overseas
The government plans a policy to allow Japanese citizens living abroad to submit online applicati...
August 11, 2025
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Komeito Struggling after Defeat in Upper House Election
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Komeito, which has been part of Japan’s ruling coalition for years, is strug...
August 11, 2025
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Japanese Farm Minister Visits Rice Field in South Korea
PAJU, South Korea (Jiji Press) — Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a rice fi...
August 11, 2025
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Nippon Ishin to Appoint Nakatsuka as Secretary-General
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) is considering appointing Hiros...
August 11, 2025
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Some LDP Prefectural Chapters Lean Toward Early Presidential Election; Most Local Chapters to Begin Full-Fledged Discussions Soon
Prefectural chapters of the Liberal Democratic Party have begun taking action following the party...
August 10, 2025
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