Politics & Government
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Japan, U.S. vow close cooperation on North Korea
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
February 2, 2022
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Govt to devise criteria for releasing names of those missing in disasters
The government will compile a unified set of criteria so that local governments can quickly release ...
January 31, 2022
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Govt looks to have more Japanese executives in international organizations
The government has been working even harder to help Japanese nationals earn executive positions in i...
January 31, 2022
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Japan resumes aid activity for disaster-hit Tonga
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan has resumed its aid activity for Tonga, a South Pacific island nation hit...
January 30, 2022
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COVID-19 state of emergency possible: LDP’s Takaichi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese ruling party executive Sanae Takaichi said Sunday it is possible for t...
January 30, 2022
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Minister leaves open possibility of gasoline tax cut
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said Sunday that he does not rule out...
January 30, 2022
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Kishida looks to stabilize political base with World Heritage nomination
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision to nominate the Sado Gold Mine for registration on the UNESC...
January 29, 2022
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Suga: Vaccines helped Japan turn the corner
Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affair...
January 27, 2022
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CDPJ needs more discussions to be able to craft foundational policies
The year 2022 is expected to continue to pose challenges for Japan on issues including the pandemic,...
January 26, 2022
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Ex-PM Kan under fire for Hitler tweet
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan has come under fire for saying on Twit...
January 26, 2022
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Japan plans to help make provincial areas more attractive to wealthy foreign tourists
The government wants to see wealthy foreign tourists spending more money in provincial areas, and pl...
January 23, 2022
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Anri Kawai taken to hospital by ambulance after overdose
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Former House of Councillors lawmaker Kawai Anri was taken to a hospital in Toky...
January 22, 2022
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Kishida, Biden agree to launch 2-Plus-2 economic talks
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden agreed Friday that th...
January 22, 2022
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Govt eyes trade insurance coverage of COVID-linked losses
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government is planning to provide trade insurance coverage of Japanese comp...
January 20, 2022
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Japan to delay recommending Sado Gold Mine for World Heritage list
The government intends to put off recommending the Sado Gold Mine as a possible UNESCO World Heritag...
January 20, 2022
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