Politics & Government
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Ishiba Urged to Strengthen Allied Cooperation Against China, Russia; ‘Asian Version of NATO’ Proposed During Campaign
It is urged that Shigeru Ishiba, the new president of the Liberal Democratic Party, strengthen co...
September 28, 2024
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Japan’s LDP Presidential Candidates Express Concerns Over China ICBM Launch; Politicians Call for Improved Security
Following the Chinese military's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) into the ...
September 26, 2024
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Japan’s LDP Presidential Race Looks Certain to Go to Runoff; Diet Members Surveyed in Election’s Last Stretch
The Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election is almost certain to go to a runoff, as form...
September 25, 2024
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Japan Opposition CDPJ’s New Leader Must Appeal to Other Parties, Keep Solidarity; Yoshihiko Noda’s Conservative Stances May Appeal to Some LDP Voters
There are growing expectations for the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan’s newly elected l...
September 24, 2024
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Noda Picks Ogawa as CDPJ Secretary General
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Yoshihiko Noda, new president of the main opposition Constitutional Democrat...
September 24, 2024
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Japan’s Lower House Dissolution Becomes Focal Point in LDP Election After Ex-Prime Minister Noda Chosen to Lead Opposition CDPJ
There is a growing sense of caution within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party toward former Prim...
September 24, 2024
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Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa Demands Facts on Shenzhen Stabbing in Meeting with Chinese Counterpart; Also Wants Halt to Malicious Social Media Posts
NEW YORK — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, meeting with Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in New York o...
September 24, 2024
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Japan, Ukraine Reach Agreement in Principle on Information Security Pact; JETRO Plans to Open Office in Kyiv in Oct.
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in New Y...
September 24, 2024
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PM Kishida Condemns Russia for Violating Airspace, Vows to Defend Japan’s Territory
NEW YORK — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday strongly condemned the violation of Japanese ai...
September 24, 2024
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Japan Urges China to Ensure Safety of Japanese Nationals
Beijing (Jiji Press)—A senior Japanese official urged China on Monday to ensure the safety of Jap...
September 24, 2024
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Japan to Spend 43 M. Yen for Security at Schools in China
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Monday that her ministry will spe...
September 24, 2024
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Outgoing Japan Leader Looks to Highlight Diplomatic Record, Makes Final Overseas Trip For Talks with Biden, Quad Nations
WILMINGTON, Del. — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida appealed for stronger cooperation during his meet...
September 24, 2024
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi: Self-Defense Force Helicopter to Take Emergency Food, Toilets to Japan’s Wajima; Schools Closed After Deluge in Region
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi announced Monday morning the government plans to dispat...
September 23, 2024
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Former Japan Prime Minister Noda Elected to Lead CDPJ, Calls on Party to Take Reins From Ruling LDP, Komeito (Update 1)
Former Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda was elected as the next leader of the Constitutional Democra...
September 23, 2024
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Kishida Meets with Palau President in N.Y.
New York (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with Surangel Whipps Jr., ...
September 23, 2024
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