Politics & Government
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Japan’s Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa Makes Global Debut, Meets US, UK Counterparts to Enhance Ties
NEW YORK — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa made her debut on the global stage as Japan’s top diplomat...
September 19, 2023
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Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki Seeks Global Attention on U.S. Base Concentration
Geneva, Sept. 18 (Jiji Press)—Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki on Monday urged the global community to ...
September 19, 2023
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ICC Judge Calls on Japan to Establish Laws to Address War Crimes
BERLIN — Tomoko Akane, a Japanese judge of the International Criminal Court, believes Japan’s domest...
September 17, 2023
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New Foreign Minister Kamikawa to Make Diplomatic Debut
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa is expected to lead discussions on Russia’s aggression against Ukrai...
September 17, 2023
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U.S. Plans to Expand Scale of Training of Taiwan Military; Defense Against Potential Invasion to be Strengthened
Reuters file photoTaiwan President Tsai Ing-wen inspects a military drill during the annual Han Kuan...
September 17, 2023
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G7 Set to Promote Health Investment in Developing Nations; Private Sector Called on to Support Low-Income Nations
The Group of Seven industrialized nations plan to establish a framework to encourage private sector ...
September 16, 2023
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Japan to Send Aid to Morocco, Libya
The Foreign Ministry announced Friday that it will provide emergency humanitarian aid totaling $3 mi...
September 16, 2023
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Reshuffle Brings Kishida Cabinet no Instant Ratings Boost; Focus Now on Possible Lower House Dissolution
The results of the latest Yomiuri Shimbun national opinion poll conducted after the second reshuffle...
September 16, 2023
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Japan, Canada to Cooperate Over Storage Batteries
The government is set to sign a memorandum of understanding with Canada on storage batteries used to...
September 15, 2023
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Fumio Kishida Struggles to Solidify Factional Base as Membership Stagnates, LDP Appointments Irk
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is also Liberal Democratic Party president, is struggling to solid...
September 15, 2023
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Yomiuri Survey: Approval Rating for Japanese Cabinet Unchanged at 35%
The approval rating for the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida remained unchanged at 35% in a r...
September 15, 2023
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Japan, U.S. Confirm Cooperation to Deal with China
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinke...
September 15, 2023
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Japan Eases Criteria for Govt Cloud Management Firms; Market Currently Dominated by U.S. Giants
The Digital Agency announced new selection criteria for providers of government-level cloud platform...
September 15, 2023
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Democratic Party For the People Member to be Advisor to Prime Minister; Move Meant to Pave Way for Party Joining Ruling Coalition
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided to appoint Wakako Yata, a former member of the House of Cou...
September 14, 2023
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Kishida’s Reshuffled Cabinet Faces Many Challenges; Funding for Key Initiatives Likely to Be Contentious
Kishida’s Reshuffled Cabinet Faces Many Challenges; Funding for Key Initiatives Likely to Be Content...
September 14, 2023
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