Politics
Politics & Government
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Japan, U.S. to Establish Roadmap for Joint Development of Next-Generation Semiconductors
Japan and the United States will establish a roadmap for the joint development of next-generation s...
May 27, 2023
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Nippon Ishin Punishes Lawmaker for Remark on Wishma Sandamali
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) said Friday that it has decided to s...
May 27, 2023
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Rift with Komeito Rattles LDP Lawmakers with Slim Support Bases
Komeito’s decision to end its cooperation with the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo in the next low...
May 26, 2023
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APEC Trade Chiefs Kick Off 2-day Talks in Detroit
DETROIT (Jiji Press) — A two-day meeting of trade ministers from member economies of the Asia-Pacifi...
May 26, 2023
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Rift Develops Between Japan’s Ruling Parties
Komeito has said it will suspend campaign cooperation with the Liberal Democratic Party in Tokyo, as...
May 26, 2023
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Japan Experts Warn of Generative AI Risks, Urge Preemptive Action
Experts on artificial intelligence expressed a sense of crisis over the growing risks posed by the e...
May 26, 2023
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Kishida’s Eldest Son Held Year-End Party at Official Residence
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s eldest son, Shotaro, secretary to the national l...
May 26, 2023
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Japan to Pay Households ¥10,000 Monthly for Each High Schooler
Child allowances will be extended to households with children in high school, giving them ¥10,000 pe...
May 26, 2023
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150,000 Relief Personnel Eyed for Possible Northern Japan Quake
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel on Tuesday adopted emergency measures to be taken i...
May 25, 2023
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Japan Mulls Rules to Protect Students at Universities that Fail
The education ministry is undertaking the establishment of rules to ensure that students will be abl...
May 24, 2023
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Special Japanese Bonds to Fund Birthrate-Boosting Measures
The government plans to issue special public bonds as a revenue source for implementing its planned ...
May 24, 2023
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Govt Cracks Down on Solar Panel Operators Overdeveloping Land
The government intends to make procedures stricter for operators of solar and other renewable energy...
May 24, 2023
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Kishida Says No New Taxes For Japan’s Birthrate Measures
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that he is not considering asking for new tax burdens, incl...
May 23, 2023
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Japan Makes Tough Decision To Wait For Next UNSC Seat
NEW YORK — The Japanese government has made the tough decision to wait 10 years before seeking its n...
May 23, 2023
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Japan To Wait Until 2032 to Seek Next UNSC Seat
NEW YORK — The Japanese government plans to run for a nonpermanent seat on the U.N. Security Council...
May 23, 2023
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