Politics
Politics & Government
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Project to Choose Nuclear Waste Disposal Site Moves Forward, But Work Still Needed to Gain Consent of Residents, Governor
Japan’s project to dispose of highly radioactive nuclear waste has moved a step forward, with two ar...
February 14, 2024
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Japan Eyes Easing Travel Restrictions to Ukraine for People Involved in Reconstruction Projects
The government is considering easing travel restrictions to Ukraine for Japanese business representa...
February 14, 2024
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Marks 864 Days in Office; Ranks 10th in Tenure in Postwar Era
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked his 864th day in office on Wednesday, ranking 10th in longevity ...
February 14, 2024
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2 Candidate Areas Named for Second-Stage N-waste Survey
TOKYO (Jiji Press) —The industry ministry on Tuesday named two areas in the northern prefecture of H...
February 14, 2024
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85 LDP Members Submitted Inappropriate Funds Reports
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A total of 85 members of the Liberal Democratic Party have inappropriately trea...
February 14, 2024
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa Aims to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations with Pacific Island Nations
SUVA — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held a series of meetings with officials of Pacific island nat...
February 13, 2024
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Japan, Pacific Island Nations Agree to Boost Cooperation; Statement Expresses Opposition to Unilateral Attempts to Change Status Quo
SUVA — Ministers from Japan and Pacific island countries and regions adopted a Chairs’ Summary on Mo...
February 13, 2024
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Japan “Deeply Concerned” about Israeli Military Operation in Rafah
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan is “deeply concerned” about an Israeli military operation in Rafah, the sou...
February 13, 2024
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Conference in Tokyo to Discuss Ukraine’s Reconstruction; Kishida, Kamikawa Expected to Deliver Speeches (Update 1)
The government will hold the “Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Reconstruction” for...
February 12, 2024
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Japan Assures Marshall Islands of Safety of Treated Water Discharge
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Sunday assured her counterpart from the Marsh...
February 12, 2024
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Japan, U.S. to Collaborate on Developing AI Specialized for Scientific Research; Supercomputers Fugaku, Aurora to be Utilized
The Japanese and U.S. governments will collaborate on the development of artificial intelligence (AI...
February 12, 2024
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Japan May Ease Ukraine Travel Restrictions
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Some Japanese government officials are calling on the country to ease its restric...
February 11, 2024
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METI to Provide up to ¥45 bil. for Development of Cutting-Edge Chips; Subsidizing Research and Development Costs
The government announced Friday that it will provide up to ¥45 billion in support to the Leading-edg...
February 10, 2024
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Japan Education Ministry Eyeing Financial Aid for Certain Non-Japanese Students
The education ministry plans to expand the scope of its financial aid provision for non-Japanese stu...
February 9, 2024
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Appointed Leader of Govt-Affiliated AI Security Institute Says Only Promoting AI is Dangerous; Stresses the Importance of Safety Assurance
The government-affiliated Japan AI Safety Institute (AISI), which is responsible for ensuring the sa...
February 9, 2024
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