Politics & Government
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Shigeru Ishiba of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party ‘Pondering Carefully’ Candidacy in LDP Presidential Election; Former LDP Secretary General Denies Reports of Already Making Decision
Former Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he is “ponderin...
June 29, 2024
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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi urges North Korea for Summit; Hoping to Resolve Abduction Issue
Japan will keep urging North Korea to hold a summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Nort...
June 28, 2024
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Survey: 90% of Major Tutoring Operators Positive About Using DBS-Like Background Checks To Bar Sex Crime Offenders from Jobs
Nearly 90% of private tutoring school operators surveyed are positive about using a system that e...
June 25, 2024
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Sense Of Urgency Grows In LDP Over Low Approval Ratings; Party Is Divided Over Criticism Of Prime Minister Kishida
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party is feeling a growing sense of urgency over its sluggish party...
June 25, 2024
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Japan Won’t Develop ‘Killer AI,’ Government Pledges; Seeks Global Rules on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems
The government has declared Japan’s stance on Lethal Autonomous Weapons Systems (LAWS), saying it...
June 25, 2024
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Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Stirs Up Ruling LDP by Assessing Potential ‘Post-Kishida’ Candidates for Party President
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has caused a stir in the ruling Liberal Democratic Party by ...
June 25, 2024
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Komeito Seeks Government Support for Originator Profile to Combat Disinformation Generated by AI Technology
Ruling coalition partner Komeito has drafted a proposal seeking government support for the develo...
June 25, 2024
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Japan Embassy in China Warns Nationals following Knife Attack
Suzhou, China (Jiji Press)—The Japanese Embassy in Beijing has warned Japanese nationals to be on...
June 25, 2024
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Former PM Suga Referenced Change of PM in Next Election; Critical of Revised Political Funds Control Law Handling
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party appeared on the Bungeishunju...
June 24, 2024
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Approval of Kishida Cabinet Sinks to New Low of 23%; Japanese Public Rebuffs Law Revision, Fixed Tax Cuts
The approval rate for the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fell to 23%, the lowest level s...
June 24, 2024
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Starting Gun Effectively Fired for LDP Presidential Race
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida having decided not to dissolve the ...
June 24, 2024
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LDP Lawmakers Call for Improving Organ Transplant Facilities; Proposals Include Reviewing Medical Service Fees
A group of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers promoting organ transplants is set to submit...
June 23, 2024
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Former Japan PM Suga Seen As Key Figure in Party Election, Heightening Interactions With Possible LDP Presidents
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party is working to heighten his p...
June 23, 2024
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Organ Transplant Data for Japan’s Hospitals To Be Disclosed by Health Ministry; Database in Development to Give Patients More Information
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has announced that they would disclose information about t...
June 23, 2024
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Prime Minister Kishida Faces Rough Road Ahead in Bid to Remain as Party Head; Maneuvering Begins for LDP Presidential Election in September
With the current ordinary Diet session effectively ending on Friday, maneuvering for this fall’s ...
June 22, 2024
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