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Japan, U.S. to Compile Joint Document on Extended Deterrence; Foreign, Defense Ministers to Hold Talks
The Japanese and U.S. governments plan to compile their first joint document on extended deterren...
July 21, 2024
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South Korea Defense Minister Vows ‘Thorough’ Retaliation Against North Korea Provocation; Intends to Continue Loudspeakers Propaganda
SEOUL — South Korean National Defense Minister Shin Wonsik indicated in a Monday interview with T...
July 25, 2024
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Japan’s LDP Official Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing; Hiroshi Moriyama Calls for ‘Clear Progress’ in Bilateral Cooperation
BEIJING — Hiroshi Moriyama, chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party’s General Council, held a...
July 23, 2024
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Poll: Ishiba Most Popular Choice for Next LDP President; Respondents Seek ‘Ability to Implement Policy’ as Key Trait
Shigeru Ishiba, a former secretary general for the Liberal Democratic Party, was the most popular...
July 22, 2024
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Japan Freezes Assets of Four Israeli Settlers; First Sanctions Imposed by Japan to Israeli settlers
The government has approved sanctions against four Israeli settlers who committed acts of violenc...
July 23, 2024
Politics & Government
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South Korean Ambassador to Japan Pays Kishida Farewell Visit; Promises to Continue Working to Strengthen Relationship
South Korean Ambassador to Japan Yun Dukmin visited Prime Minister Fumiko Kishida on Thursday to ...
July 26, 2024
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Japan’s LDP Official Meets Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing; Hiroshi Moriyama Calls for ‘Clear Progress’ in Bilateral Cooperation
BEIJING — Hiroshi Moriyama, chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party’s General Council, held a...
July 23, 2024
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida, Incoming Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian Discuss Middle East Peace, Nuclear Issue
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a telephone talk on Monday with Iran’s President-elect Masoud P...
July 23, 2024
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Japan Freezes Assets of Four Israeli Settlers; First Sanctions Imposed by Japan to Israeli settlers
The government has approved sanctions against four Israeli settlers who committed acts of violenc...
July 23, 2024
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U.S. Forces Japan Announce New Efforts Against Serviceman Crimes; Will Establish Opinion Exchange Forum, Increase Sobriety Checks
In response to a series of sex crimes by U.S. serviceman in Okinawa Prefecture, U.S. Forces Japan...
July 23, 2024
Defense & Security
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Japan’s PAC-3 Production to be Strengthened for Exports;2+2 Meeting to Discuss Making Patriots, Other Missiles
The Japanese and U.S. governments are set to strengthen the production system in Japan for the sa...
July 26, 2024
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Japan, Sweden Defense Chiefs Agree to Continue Supporting Ukraine; Kihara Says Japan Supports Sweden’s Decision to Join NATO
STOCKHOLM — Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and his Swedish counterpart Pal Jonson met on Thursday...
July 26, 2024
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South Korea Defense Minister Vows ‘Thorough’ Retaliation Against North Korea Provocation; Intends to Continue Loudspeakers Propaganda
SEOUL — South Korean National Defense Minister Shin Wonsik indicated in a Monday interview with T...
July 25, 2024
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ROK National Defense Minister Stresses Ties with Japan, U.S.; Boosting 3-Way Ties Eyed Before Possible Trump Return
SEOUL — South Korean National Defense Minister Shin Wonsik said in an interview with The Yomiuri ...
July 25, 2024
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China Coast Guard Ship Leaves Waters Near Senkaku Islands; No CCG Vessels Are in Area
The 11th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in Naha said a China Coast Guard ship that was sailing...
July 24, 2024
Elections
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Ruling and Opposition Parties Keep Eyes on Shinji Ishimaru; Some Fear He Could Draw Away Support of Unaffiliated Voters
As Shinji Ishimaru, a former mayor of Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, broke into second place in...
July 9, 2024
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News in Pictures / Koike Wins 56-Candidate Tokyo Gubernatorial Race; Poster Board Misuse, Jeering at Street Speeches Cause Disruption
Many unusual elements were seen during the campaign period for Sunday’s Tokyo gubernatorial elect...
July 9, 2024
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Koike Leans on Her Achievements to Win Tokyo Gov.’s Race; Renho Weighed Down by JCP Ties
Incumbent Yuriko Koike won the Tokyo gubernatorial election on Sunday, allowing her a third term ...
July 8, 2024
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Tokyo Election Candidate Shinji Ishimaru Receives Youth Vote Through Grassroots Social Media Campaign Efforts
Shinji Ishimaru, a former mayor of Akitakata, Hiroshima Prefecture, put up a good fight in the To...
July 8, 2024
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8 Arrested over Campaign Posters for Tokyo Election; Charges Including Removing, Defacing Candidates’ Posters
The recent gubernatorial election in Tokyo saw a number of unprecedented incidents, including the...
July 8, 2024
Political Series
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SDF 70 yrs on — Expanding Roles / Ex-Commander General: GSDF Will Remain Last Line of Defense; Japan Should Prepare Defenses in “Both North and South”
To mark the 70th anniversary of the Self-Defense Forces, The Yomiuri Shimbun interviewed Koichiro...
July 10, 2024
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SDF 70 yrs on — Expanding Roles / Japan Trains Its Ground Troops to Be Sailors, in Bid to Strengthen SDF’s Transport Network
The Self-Defense Forces were established on July 1, 1954. In the past 70 years, the security situ...
July 10, 2024
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Japan By-Election Shock / Discontent Swirls Around Izumi Leadership as CDPJ Tailwind Lacks Power
CDPJ chief Kenta Izumi grinned from ear to ear as he basked in the adulation being lobbed his way...
May 2, 2024
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By-Election Shock / Moves to Replace Japan PM Kishida Gain Momentum Amid Low Ratings; LDP Heavyweights Eye Candidates for Party Presidency
Moves to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have been gathering momentum behind the scenes, in ...
May 2, 2024
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By-Election Shock / Japan PM Kishida Questioned as ‘Face of Election’; Diet Dissolution in June Still Being Considered
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who also serves as LDP president, expressed a sense of urgency to h...
April 30, 2024
G7 Summit
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Japan Prime Minister Stresses Diplomatic Achievements at G7; Domestic Issues Grow Increasingly Difficult to Handle
GROTTAGLIE, Italy — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made his presence felt in discussions on economi...
June 16, 2024
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Kishida Calls for Global Leadership, Long-Term Support for Ukraine at Peace Summit in Switzerland
ZURICH — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida gave a speech on Saturday at the Summit on Peace in Ukraine...
June 16, 2024
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PM Meloni Stresses Outcomes of G-7 Summit in Italy
Fasano, Italy (Jiji Press)—Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, who chaired this year’s summit ...
June 16, 2024
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G7 Leaders Take Steps to Counter Beijing, as Russia Fuels Its War with Chinese Imports
BARI, Italy — Aiming to weaken Russia’s military, the Group of Seven major industrialized nations...
June 15, 2024
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Japan Readies Sanctions Against Chinese Firms over Providing Materials to Russia; New Ukraine Measures to be Announced
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was set to announce new sanctions against Chinese companies for prov...
June 13, 2024
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