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Kishida Avoids ‘Gamble’ on Lower House Dissolution
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has decided not to dissolve the House of Representatives during the cur...
June 16, 2023
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Kishida Says He Will Not Dissolve the House of Representatives During Current Diet Session
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will not dissolve the House of Representatives during the current Diet ...
June 15, 2023
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Palau Shows Understanding for Fukushima Water Release
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Visiting Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. on Wednesday showed understanding ...
June 15, 2023
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Child Allowances in Japan to be Expanded from Oct. 2024
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to expand child allowances next year, following Cab...
June 15, 2023
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Japan to Work Out Strengthened Measures to Prevent Sexual Abuse Against Young People
The government plans to strengthen measures to prevent sexual abuse against schoolchildren and young...
June 14, 2023
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Kishida Monitoring Situation before Decision on Snap Election
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday that he will closely monitor the situ...
June 14, 2023
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Japan Govt Plans GPS Meters and Dynamic Pricing for Taxis
The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry plans to accelerate its efforts to introduc...
June 14, 2023
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Parties Wage ‘War of Nerves’ over Date of Defense Spending Bill
The ruling and opposition parties are waging a psychological war over the date to vote on a draft la...
June 14, 2023
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IAEA Chief Plans to Visit Japan to Discuss Discharge of Treated Water
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Rafael Grossi is making arrangements to visit Japan in earl...
June 14, 2023
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Govt Announces Target of Making 30% of Execs at Major Firms Women by 2030
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Tuesday announced a target of having women account for 30% or...
June 14, 2023
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Lower House OK’s Bill for LGBT Law
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed a bill to create a new law aimed...
June 13, 2023
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Govt Revises Basic Plan on Space Policy
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government on Tuesday formally decided on the revised Basic Plan on Space P...
June 13, 2023
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Japan Prime Minister Eyes Middle East Tour in July
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is planning to visit Gulf countries in the Middle East in mid- or late ...
June 13, 2023
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Kishida Under Fire for My Number ID Card Problems
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under fire from opposition parties for problems linked to My Numbe...
June 13, 2023
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Japan Plans to Designate 25 Fields to Keep Patents Secret
TOKYO (Jiji Press)—The Japanese government plans to designate 25 technology fields to keep patents o...
June 13, 2023
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