Politics & Government
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Ishiba Makes No Mention of ‘Nuclear Sharing’ Theory at Atomic Bombing Anniversaries; Remarks Criticized as Inconsistent
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba left out any mention of his “nuclear sharing” theory, in which Japa...
August 10, 2025
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Walls Close in around Ishiba at LDP’s General Meeting, Leaving PM Facing Ouster
Members of the Liberal Democratic Party are moving quickly to oust Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,...
August 9, 2025
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Japan Trade Negotiator Akazawa to Give Diet Explanation on U.S. Deal on Aug. 15
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa will explain the trade agree...
August 9, 2025
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South Korean President Lee Likely to Visit Japan in Late August
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and South Korean governments are considering a plan for South K...
August 9, 2025
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Sanseito Requires Advance Registration for Press Conferences Required; Experts Warn over Public’s Right to Know
Opposition party Sanseito has notified media outlets and other organizations that advance registr...
August 8, 2025
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Japan to Receive Special U.S. Tariff Measures; Executive Order Set to Be Amended
WASHINGTON — Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa said Thursday that the United States...
August 8, 2025
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Ishiba Reiterates Eagerness to Stay On at General Meeting of Lawmakers
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reiterated his eagerness to...
August 8, 2025
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Yoshimura to Remain as Nippon Ishin Chief
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) members on Thursday decided thr...
August 8, 2025
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Akazawa Says U.S. Promised to Fix Tariff Order to Avoid Double Duties
TOKYO (Reuters) — The U.S. government on Thursday promised to amend a presidential executive orde...
August 8, 2025
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Newly Imposed U.S. ‘Reciprocal’ Tariffs May Be at Odds with Japan Deal; Proposed Pharma Levy Sparks Concerns
The United States imposed new “reciprocal” tariffs on Japan and about 70 other countries and regi...
August 7, 2025
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Govt to Support Rice Farmers Increase Crop Yields
The government has revised its agricultural policy, shifting to a new strategy aimed at boosting ...
August 7, 2025
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Japan Says U.S. Investments under Trade Deal Will Be Determined by Benefits for Tokyo
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan's promised $550 billion in U.S. investments under the trade deal struck l...
August 6, 2025
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Ishiba to Release Document on Japan-U.S. Tariff Deal; Hints at Sept. 2 for Statement on WWII Anniversary
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba indicated Tuesday his intention to release a document explaining th...
August 6, 2025
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Sanseito Leader Meets With Cohead of German’s AfD; Talks Include Policies Toward Foreign Nationals
Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya met with Tino Chrupalla, coleader of the hard-right, anti-immigratio...
August 6, 2025
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Side Effects of Increasing Japan’s Minimum Wage a Concern; Small, Midsize Businesses May Have Difficulty Passing on Costs
Persistent inflation was reflected in Japan’s average minimum wage, which is expected to surpass ...
August 5, 2025
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