Politics & Government
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Japan’s ruling LDP approaches Ishin to revise Constitution
The Liberal Democratic Party has approached Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), which has ...
November 15, 2021
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Families renew resolve to realize abductees’ return from North Korea
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Family members of Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea decades ago on Sat...
November 14, 2021
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New secretary general of Japan’s ruling LDP shows willingness to revise Constitution
Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, said in an interview wi...
November 13, 2021
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Motegi Q&A: Japan should pursue ability to counterattack enemy bases
The Liberal Democratic Party’s Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi spoke to The Yomiuri Shimbun on F...
November 13, 2021
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Kishida thanks Suga for pandemic efforts
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a meeting with his predecessor Yoshihide Suga for the first time s...
November 12, 2021
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Abe takes helm of largest LDP faction
The Liberal Democratic Party’s largest faction, formerly led by Hiroyuki Hosoda, appointed former Pr...
November 12, 2021
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Swift agreement on benefit package achieved through compromise
The Liberal Democratic Party and junior coalition partner Komeito have reached a compromise on a ben...
November 11, 2021
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Foreign minister resigns as chair of Japan-China Parliamentary Friendship Association
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi announced Thursday his intention to resign as chairman of the Jap...
November 11, 2021
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New foreign minister has unusual background
Educated at Harvard University in the United States, Yoshimasa Hayashi was first elected to the Hous...
November 11, 2021
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Kishida announces ¥100,000 for students in need as part of economic package
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Wednesday a plan to provide ¥100,000 to students who have bee...
November 11, 2021
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Hayashi got the nod despite reservations
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida picked close ally Yoshimasa Hayashi as foreign minister in the Cabinet ...
November 11, 2021
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Kishida forms 2nd Cabinet on heels of election
Fumio Kishida was reconfirmed as prime minister Wednesday at plenary sessions of both chambers of th...
November 11, 2021
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Japan Govt, Ruling Bloc Set Income Cap for Benefit Program
Tokyo, Nov. 10 (Jiji Press)—Japan’s government and ruling coalition decided Wednesday to introduce a...
November 10, 2021
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Abe set to helm Hosoda faction
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to become the new leader of the Liberal Democratic Part...
November 10, 2021
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Japan ruling parties agree on benefits worth 100,000 yen
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its coalition partner, Komeito, at ...
November 9, 2021
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