Politics & Government
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Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa Plans to Attend G20 Foreign Minister Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 21-22
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa plans to attend the G20 meeting of foreign ministers scheduled to tak...
February 9, 2024
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Kishida Resolved to Ink Peace Pact with Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday underlined a determination to conclud...
February 8, 2024
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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Agrees on Disaster, Population Measures with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an
TAIPEI — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an agreed to cooperate on disaster mana...
February 8, 2024
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Japan, Jamaica Agree to Cooperate on Climate Change
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Jamaican counterpart, Kamina Johnson Smi...
February 8, 2024
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DPFP Scraps Talks with Ruling Bloc on Gasoline Tax Cut
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The opposition Democratic Party for the People has decided to scrap its talks w...
February 7, 2024
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Education Minister Masahito Moriyama “May Have Signed” Policy Accord with Unification Church
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Education minister Masahito Moriyama on Wednesday said that he “may have signed...
February 7, 2024
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Govt Plans Innovative Exhibition on Northern Territories, Senkakus, Takeshima; Projection Mapping Technology to be Used
Wednesday marks Northern Territories Day which was designated by the government to promote the movem...
February 7, 2024
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Official: Secrecy of Communications May Have to Be Compromised in Japan’s Efforts to Implement Active Cyber Defense
The secrecy of communications guaranteed by the Constitution may have to be compromised on some occa...
February 6, 2024
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Kishida Details People’s Burden for Child Measures
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday that the government is expecte...
February 6, 2024
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Japanese Education Minister Masahito Moriyama Denies Election Support from Unification Church
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese education minister Masahito Moriyama on Tuesday denied seeking election ...
February 6, 2024
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Japan, Italy Agree on Security Cooperation; Meloni Takes Up G7 Baton From Kishida
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni confirmed Monday that the tw...
February 6, 2024
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Japan to Make Nursery School Procedures Fully Online
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan’s Children and Families Agency plans to enable parents looking for nursery ...
February 6, 2024
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Japan, Italy to Discuss Continued Support for Ukraine, Strong Sanctions against Russia
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was expected to meet with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to disc...
February 5, 2024
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LDP Presents List of Members Involved in Funds Scandal
TOKYO, Feb. 5 (Jiji Press) — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday presented opposition ...
February 5, 2024
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Prime Minister Kishida to Meet Kenyan President William Ruto in Tokyo; Plans to Expand Bilateral Cooperation in Defense
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet Kenyan President William Ruto in Tokyo later this month, the ...
February 4, 2024
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