Politics & Government
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Ishiba Vows to Seek Review of All U.S. Tariff Measures
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed on Saturday to urge the adminis...
May 4, 2025
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Desire for Active Constitutional Discussion Spans Political Spectrum; Yomiuri Poll Shows Lively Debate Favored by Supporters, Opponents of Amending Constitution
In a recent opinion poll on the Constitution conducted by The Yomiuri Shimbun, many respondents e...
May 4, 2025
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Japan, U.S. Set For Tug-of-War In Tariff Negotiations;Both Sides Under Pressure, But Claim To Be In No Hurry
WASHINGTON — After a second round of tariff negotiations on Thursday, Japan and the United States...
May 3, 2025
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Japan’s Ishiba, Canada’s Carney Talk U.S. Tariffs in Phone Talks; Ishiba Says Japan Willing to Work with Canada
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held phone talks with his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney on Frida...
May 3, 2025
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Tokyo, Riyadh Agree to Push for Early Conclusion of Gulf Trade Pact; Gaza Situation Also Discussed
Japan and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a policy to aim for the early conclusion of an Economic Par...
May 3, 2025
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Finance Minister: All Cards Should Be on Table in Tariff Negotitations; Japan Largest Foreign Holder of U.S. Bonds
Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato said that Japan should conduct tariff negotiations with the Unite...
May 3, 2025
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Yomiuri Poll: 60% in Favor of Amending Japan Constitution; Figure in 60% Range for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sixty percent of voters are in favor of amending the Constitution, according to a recent opinion ...
May 3, 2025
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Ruling and Opposition Parties Alike Call for Consumption Tax Cuts; All Proposals Fail to Identify Sources of Funding
Ruling and opposition parties have begun to call for cutting consumption tax rates as a measure t...
May 3, 2025
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Ishiba Calls For More Detailed Trade Talks; Tariff Issue Unresolved, But Talks “Constructive”
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized Friday the need for detailed discussions on trade expans...
May 2, 2025
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Japan, U.S. Agree to Speed Up Tariff Talks, with June Deal in the Cards (UPDATE 1)
WASHINGTON — Japan and the United States have agreed to hold intensive ministerial-level talks on...
May 2, 2025
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Ishiba Opposes CDPJ’s Proposed Consumption Tax Cut; Says Measures to Stabilize Rice Prices and Support Wage Increases Should Be Prioritized
MANILA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday expressed his opposition to a proposed plan t...
May 1, 2025
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Stockpiled Rice Slow to Reach Retailers, Consumers; Over 90% Sold in March Still with Govt., Distributors in Mid-April
Government stockpiled rice auctioned in March is taking time to become available to consumers. As...
May 1, 2025
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Akazawa Arrives in U.S. for 2nd Round of Tariff Talks; ‘Win-Win’ Solution Sought by Economic Revitalization Minister
WASHINGTON — Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa arrived in Washington on Wednesday f...
May 1, 2025
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Japan Wary of ASEAN Members Shifting Away from U.S.; Ishiba Hopes to Limit Spread of China’s Economic Influence
MANILA — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba chose Vietnam and the Philippines as the destinations for ...
April 30, 2025
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Japan, Philippines Agree to Negotiate Security Cooperation Agreement; ‘Quasi-Ally’ Relationship Eyed
MANILA – Japan and the Philippines agreed on Tuesday to start negotiations on an Acquisition and ...
April 30, 2025
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