Politics & Government
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Japan Ruling Party Backs 2 Proposals Aimed at Securing Sufficient Members of Imperial Family
Two proposals by a government panel working to ensure there are sufficient members of the Imperia...
April 17, 2024
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2024 Diplomatic Bluebook Highlights Japan-China Dialogue Amid Military Concerns; Reinstates Key Phrase After Five Years
The Foreign Ministry on Tuesday published its Diplomatic Bluebook for 2024, with this year’s edit...
April 16, 2024
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Kamikawa: Japan strongly condemns Iranian attacks on Israel; Japan Foreign Minister Urges Tehran to ‘Exercise Restraint’
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Tuesday conveyed Japan’s concern and strong condemnation regard...
April 16, 2024
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Japan Lower House OKs Joint Child Custody Bill
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill aimed at introducing...
April 16, 2024
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JFTC to Take Administrative Action against Google for Demanding Yahoo to Stop Sending Part of Search-Link Ads to Its Customers, Business Partners
The Japan Fair Trade Commission has been investigating Google LLC for an alleged violation of the...
April 16, 2024
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Ex-PM Suga Inspects Fukushima Nuclear Plant
Okuma, Fukushima Pref. (Jiji Press)—Former Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga visited the dis...
April 16, 2024
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Japan’s Ruling LDP Uses AI to Create Catchphrase for New Poster; Focus on Economic Revitalization
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has announced its new poster with the catchphrase: “Economic ...
April 16, 2024
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Japan Govt to Require Opening Up of Smartphone App Stores; Legislation Aimed at Big Tech Giants
Companies who run app stores will be required to open them up to competitors and will be banned f...
April 16, 2024
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G7 Leaders Condemn Iran Attack on Israel in ‘Strongest Terms’; Online Meeting Considers Sanctions, Terrorist Designation
WASHINGTON — The Group of Seven leaders have released a statement strongly condemning Iran’s atta...
April 15, 2024
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Japan Foreign Ministry Urges Against Travel to Iran; Nationals Advised to Leave while Flights in Operation
The Foreign Ministry on Sunday raised its four-stage danger ranking level for most of Iran, inclu...
April 15, 2024
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Kishida Affirms Safety of Japanese Nationals in Israel; PM Condemns Attack by Iran
Kishida said Sunday that no harm to Japanese nationals in Israel has been confirmed following an ...
April 14, 2024
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3 Japan By-Elections Set to Start amid Fund Scandal
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Three Japanese parliamentary by-elections will formally kick off soon, giving ...
April 14, 2024
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Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa Condemns Iran’s Attack on Israel
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa strongly condemned Iran’s attack on Israel in a statement released...
April 14, 2024
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Japan to Revise BCP Guidelines for Airport Operators
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s transport ministry plans to revise around June its guidelines on airpo...
April 14, 2024
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Difficulties Continue for Kishida after State Visit to U.S.
Raleigh, North Carolina, April 13 (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has apparent...
April 14, 2024
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