Politics & Government
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Ishiba Admits to ‘Losing Sight of Myself’ in Gift Voucher Fallout; Once Again Apologizes over Matter
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has apologized for handing out gift vouchers worth ¥100,000 to 15 n...
April 2, 2025
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Government’s Latest Damage Forecast for Nankai Trough Mega Quake Shows Quicker Evacuation Is Key To Minimize Casualties
The government’s latest forecast of damage caused by a possible Nankai Trough mega earthquake ind...
April 1, 2025
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Ishiba Emphasizes Price Control Measures at Press Conference; Says He Will Continue Oil Subsidies, May Release More Stockpiled Rice
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba emphasized that the government will focus on measures to cope with ...
April 1, 2025
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JFTC to Regulate Google, Apple, Itunes Under New Smartphone Law; Will Enforce Measures to Increase Competition
The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) announced on Monday that it has designated three companies...
April 1, 2025
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Japan FY25 Budget Totaling ¥115 Trillion Enacted Day Before Fiscal Year Begins
The fiscal 2025 budget was enacted Monday, the day before the start of the fiscal year, after it ...
March 31, 2025
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Japan Upper House Passes FY 2025 Budget
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s House of Councillors passed a modified budget bill for fiscal 2025 on ...
March 31, 2025
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Japan Parties Still Apart over Corporate Donation Rules
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese political parties remain at odds over a review of rules on politica...
March 30, 2025
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Vote on Japan’s Fiscal 2025 Draft Budget to Take Place Monday; Bill Expected to Pass in Lower House Vote
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan a...
March 28, 2025
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Ishiba to Name Panel on Japan’s Plunge into World War II; PM to Skip Statement on Anniversary of War’s End
With the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaching, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba i...
March 28, 2025
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Ishiba Hopes to End Brazil’s Dependence on China, Strengthen Relations with Leader of Emerging Nations
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba called for strengthening relations between Japan and Brazil during ...
March 27, 2025
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Ishiba: ‘All Options’ Being Considered for Response to U.S. Auto Tariffs Set to Go in Effect in Early April
The government will consider “all options” as it formulates a response to the 25% tariffs being s...
March 27, 2025
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Ishiba, Lula Agree on Biannual Visits, Adopt Action Plan to Cooperate on Security, Economy, Climate
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva have agreed that ...
March 27, 2025
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Upper House Passes Bill for Decency in Campaign Posters; Supported by Ruling LDP, CDPJ, Komeito, JIP, Others
The House of Councillors passed a bill by a majority vote to revise the law on elections for publ...
March 27, 2025
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New Standard on Operating Period of N-plants; Hiatus Caused by Operator Fault Not Eligible for Inclusion in Extension
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry presented a draft of a new standard on nuclear power pla...
March 26, 2025
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JCG Starts Using Starlink System; Coast Guard Aims to Enhance Communication Capabilities, Attract New Personnel
The Japan Coast Guard in March began using high-speed communications via Starlink in its 12 large...
March 25, 2025
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