Politics & Government
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Japan 2023 Fertility Rate Hits Record Low of 1.20; Tokyo’s Rate Falls Below 1 for 1st Time
In Tokyo, the total fertility rate, or the average number of children a woman is expected to have...
June 5, 2024
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Revised Political Funds Control Law Reform Bill Passes Committee; Nippon Ishin Support Secured After Revisions By LDP
The House of Representatives’ Special Committee on Political Reform on Wednesday passed a new bil...
June 5, 2024
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4 Areas Designated ‘Asset Management Special Zones’
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Tuesday designated four areas as special zones to promote ...
June 5, 2024
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Kishida Said to Opt Out Of Early Lower House Dissolution; LDP Presidential Election Likely to Come First
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is unlikely to dissolve the House of Representatives for a general e...
June 5, 2024
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Japan to Hold Public-Private Conference for Restoration, Reconstruction of Ukraine; Agriculture, Energy Key Fields of Discussion
Japan will hold a conference to discuss measures for the restoration and reconstruction of Ukrain...
June 5, 2024
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Japan, Palau Leaders Discuss Cooperation
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. on Tues...
June 5, 2024
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Vote On Political Funds Law Revision Bill Postponed; LDP Rewrites Expense Disclosure Amendment At Nippon Ishin’s Request
The House of Representatives Special Committee on Political Reform decided in its board meeting T...
June 4, 2024
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Japan’s CDPJ Hopes To Expedite Election Collaboration With DPFP; Aims To Form Opposition Axis Against Scandal-Troubled LDP
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) is sending overtures to the Democratic Party ...
June 4, 2024
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Luxembourg’s Crown Prince Guillaume Plans to Visit Japan, Meet with Japan Emperor, Prime Minister
Luxembourg’s Crown Prince Guillaume plans to visit Japan from Monday to Thursday, the Foreign Min...
June 4, 2024
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Japan, Russia Agree on Salmon, Trout Fishing after 2 Years
Tokyo, June 4 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Fisheries Agency has announced an agreement it reached with Ru...
June 4, 2024
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Japan, EU to Agree to Set Rules of Procurement in Decarbonization Sector; Promoting Fair Economic Competition
BRUSSELS ― Japan and the European Union are expected to agree on setting common rules on procurem...
June 3, 2024
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Japan Govt Panel Proposes Measures to Cope with Foreign Tourist Increase, Drone Use During Disasters
The government panel on regulatory reform has released a proposal that includes a measure to enha...
June 3, 2024
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Japan Defense Chief Vows Continued Support for Ukraine
Singapore (Jiji Press)—Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara told his Ukrainian counterpart, Ru...
June 2, 2024
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Kishida’s Accommodation of Komeito Irks Some in LDP; Prime Minister Determined to Hold Ruling Coalition Together
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has accepted the requests of Komeito and Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovat...
June 1, 2024
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Japan Govt OKs Child-Related Action Plan
Tokyo, May 31 (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted Friday an action plan for child-rela...
June 1, 2024
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