Politics
Politics & Government
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Measures Sought to Increase Incomes of Child-Rearing Families
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Fiscal System Council on Monday adopted proposals urging the government to ...
May 30, 2023
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Japan PM’s Removal of Son from Secretary Role Likely Spurred by Fears of Criticism
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s effective dismissal of his eldest son as secretary to the prime minis...
May 30, 2023
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Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Son to Resign as PM Secretary on Thursday
Prime Minister Fumiio Kishida’s eldest son will resign from secretary to the prime minister in charg...
May 29, 2023
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Japan Mulls Introducing “Digital Nomad” Visa
The government is considering introducing a special visa for so-called digital nomads who work remot...
May 28, 2023
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Japan to Require 10% Sustainable Aviation Fuel Supply from 2030
The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry said Friday it plans to require oil wholesalers to make su...
May 27, 2023
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Japan, U.S. to Establish Roadmap for Joint Development of Next-Generation Semiconductors
Japan and the United States will establish a roadmap for the joint development of next-generation s...
May 27, 2023
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Nippon Ishin Punishes Lawmaker for Remark on Wishma Sandamali
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) said Friday that it has decided to s...
May 27, 2023
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Rift with Komeito Rattles LDP Lawmakers with Slim Support Bases
Komeito’s decision to end its cooperation with the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo in the next low...
May 26, 2023
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APEC Trade Chiefs Kick Off 2-day Talks in Detroit
DETROIT (Jiji Press) — A two-day meeting of trade ministers from member economies of the Asia-Pacifi...
May 26, 2023
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Rift Develops Between Japan’s Ruling Parties
Komeito has said it will suspend campaign cooperation with the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo, as...
May 26, 2023
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Japan Experts Warn of Generative AI Risks, Urge Preemptive Action
Experts on artificial intelligence expressed a sense of crisis over the growing risks posed by the e...
May 26, 2023
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Kishida’s Eldest Son Held Year-End Party at Official Residence
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s eldest son, Shotaro, secretary to the national l...
May 26, 2023
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Japan to Pay Households ¥10,000 Monthly for Each High Schooler
Child allowances will be extended to households with children in high school, giving them ¥10,000 pe...
May 26, 2023
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150,000 Relief Personnel Eyed for Possible Northern Japan Quake
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel on Tuesday adopted emergency measures to be taken i...
May 25, 2023
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Japan Mulls Rules to Protect Students at Universities that Fail
The education ministry is undertaking the establishment of rules to ensure that students will be abl...
May 24, 2023
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