Politics
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Kishida Resolved to Wipe Out Deflationary Mindset in Japan
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday expressed his resolve to wipe out the defl...
January 1, 2024
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National Civil Servants to Be Increased by 100 People
The government plans to increase the number of national civil servants by 100 people in fiscal 2024 ...
December 31, 2023
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New LDP Policy Chief Kisaburo Tokai Eager For Political Reform; Political, Management Skills to be Tested Amid Discussions
In light of the suspected violations of the Political Funds Control Law by the Liberal Democratic Pa...
December 31, 2023
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Ex-Education Minister Shimomura Questioned by Prosecutors over Hidden Funds
Public prosecutors have questioned former education minister Hakubun Shimomura on a voluntary basis ...
December 31, 2023
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Japan to Boost Ties with Africa, with Eye on China
Tokyo, Dec. 31 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government is intensifying its diplomatic efforts with Afr...
December 31, 2023
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New Japan Research Center to Probe Risks Associated with Generative AI Models
The government plans to establish a new research center as early as next April to study risks associ...
December 30, 2023
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Govt to Allow Ocean Disposal of Volcanic Ash in Event of Mt. Fuji’s Eruption
The government plans to allow ocean disposal of volcanic ash if the Tokyo metropolitan area is hit ...
December 30, 2023
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Ground Improvement Work for Air Station Set to Start in Henoko; Issues of Spiraling Costs, Opposition in Okinawa Remain
The Defense Ministry is set to start ground improvement work in the Henoko coastal area of Nago, Oki...
December 30, 2023
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Former Japan Ambassador Evaluates Relations with China; Says Xi Jinping Has Shifted from Collective Govt to One-Man Rule
Former Japanese Ambassador to China Hideo Tarumi said Japan and China are now ready to resolve speci...
December 29, 2023
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China Sees Value in ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Ties With Japan; Retired Ambassador Tells Story of Recent Turning Point
The reaffirmation of a “mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests” agreed...
December 29, 2023
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant Restart in Local Govt Hands; Niigata Gov. May Hold Election on Matter
A decision on the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant will go down to local reside...
December 29, 2023
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Another Lawmaker’s Offices Raided over Funds Scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The public prosecutors searched locations related to House of Councillors membe...
December 28, 2023
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Concerns Deepen Within Japan’s Ruling Party Following Search of Lawmaker’s Office Over Political Funds Scandal
Members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are increasingly worried following an official search ...
December 28, 2023
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Kishida Emphasizes Willingness to Improve Japan-South Korea Relations
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized his willingness to promote efforts to improve Japan-South Ko...
December 28, 2023
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Japan Govt Panel Proposes Use of Ride-Sharing Services at Osaka Expo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel proposed Tuesday that ride-sharing services be util...
December 28, 2023
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