Politics & Government
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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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Japan, Mongolia Leaders Affirm Defense Equipment Accord
New York (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurel...
September 23, 2024
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Kamikawa, Wang to Discuss Safety of Japanese in China
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa said Monday that she plans to hold a meeting ...
September 23, 2024
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Japan PM Kishida Seeks ‘Concrete Actions’ for U.N. Security Council Reform
NEW YORK (Jji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Sunday stressed the need for “concrete act...
September 23, 2024
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Koizumi Enjoys Most Lawmaker Support in LDP Race
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Former Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has support from the biggest nu...
September 23, 2024
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Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan to Vote for New Leader on Monday; Largest Opposition Likely Heads to Runoff
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan is scheduled to vote on Monday to choose its next le...
September 23, 2024
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Kishida, Biden Agree to Enhance Deterrence, Response; Describe Alliance as Cornerstone of Peace and Prosperity
WILMINGTON, Del. — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed to enhance th...
September 22, 2024
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