Politics & Government
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Only 37％ Repayment in 2023 for Special COVID Loans; Hundreds of Billions Might Ultimately Be Uncollectible
The government had planned to collect about ¥104.7 billion in COVID-19 loans in 2023, but only ab...
April 9, 2024
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Japan Ministers Voice Their Support for Joint Proposal On AI; Acknowledges that Appropriate Control of AI Must Be Implemented
Concerned ministers voiced their support and understanding Tuesday for the “Joint Proposal on Sha...
April 9, 2024
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida Arrives in Washington; State Visit Involves Meeting with Biden, State Dinner and Speech at Congress (UPDATE 1)
WASHINGTON — Prime Minster Fumio Kishida arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon ahead o...
April 9, 2024
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Kishida, Biden Likely to Agree on Promotion of Japan-U.S.-AU Technical Cooperation of UAVs
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden at their upcoming meeting will likely a...
April 8, 2024
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Japanese and U.S. Governments Expected to Enhance Cooperation Against Fake Information; Originator Profile Technology
The Japanese and U.S. governments aim to enhance cooperation for measures to counter fake informa...
April 7, 2024
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Kishida Eyes Stricter Political Funds Control Law
Kumamoto (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday said that he aims for a s...
April 7, 2024
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LDP Members Upset With Penalties Over Fundraising Scandal; Negative Impact Feared on Upcoming By-Elections
Discontent has not abated within the Liberal Democratic Party over penalties imposed on certain m...
April 7, 2024
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Japan Aims to Sever Dependence on China for Antibiotics with Resumed Domestic Production of APIs
Domestic pharmaceutical companies will resume production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (AP...
April 6, 2024
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Kishida to Tout Japan’s Defense Spending in U.S. Speech; Outline Highlights Bilateral ‘Tomodachi’ Relationship
In his address to the U.S. Congress next week, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will note that the in...
April 5, 2024
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LDP Demands Ryu Shionoya Submit Notice of Leaving Party by April 13; Failure to Do So Means Expulsion
The Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday demanded former education minister Ryu Shionoya to submi...
April 5, 2024
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Japan, U.S. to Link Up on Nuclear Fusion Development; Japan Possesses Key Manufacturing Parts Essential for Process
The Japanese and U.S. governments are nearing an agreement to conclude a “strategic partnership” ...
April 5, 2024
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Japan’s LDP Ethics Panel Recommends Shionoya, Seko Leave Party; 39 Members Face Penalties Over Funds (UPDATE 1)
The Liberal Democratic Party decided on penalties against 39 of its members in connection with a ...
April 4, 2024
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Japan, U.S. Set to Establish Financial Aid Program for Students; Mineta Ambassadors Program to be Backed
The Japanese and U.S. governments have agreed to establish a program to support a mutual exchange...
April 4, 2024
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Punishment for LDP Members Over Scandal Faces Complications; Former Abe Faction Executives May Not Go Quietly
Disciplinary actions being considered by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida against former executives o...
April 3, 2024
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Shizuoka Gov. Tenders Resignation after Fresh Gaffe
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — Shizuoka Gov. Heita Kawakatsu, under fire for his latest gaffe, said Tues...
April 3, 2024
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