Politics & Government
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YIES: Kishida calls for public-private partnership to realize ‘new form of capitalism’
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said during a speech at a symposium of the Yomiuri International Econom...
December 23, 2021
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Japan to unveil record ¥107.6 trillion draft budget for fiscal 2022
The government’s draft budget for fiscal 2022 is likely to feature total spending of about ¥107.6 tr...
December 23, 2021
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Japan’s government to hold women-only talks, starting next month
The government has decided to hold monthly talks exclusively with women, starting in January 2022. F...
December 23, 2021
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Osaka unveils draft plan for casino resort development
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — The Osaka prefectural and municipal governments unveiled Tuesday a draft plan t...
December 22, 2021
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LDP set to ramp up drive for constitutional revision
The Liberal Democratic Party is set to embark on a full-scale drive to revise the Constitution, with...
December 22, 2021
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Japan executes 3 death-row inmates
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Justice Ministry said Tuesday that three death-row inmates, including a man...
December 21, 2021
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Japan to launch agency for children, families in FY 2023
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government Tuesday adopted a basic policy for creating a children’s and fam...
December 21, 2021
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Japan congratulates Emanuel on confirmation as U.S. ambassador
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi has extended his congratulations to...
December 19, 2021
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Japan to set stricter hurdles for indecent teachers to return to school
Teachers dismissed for obscene acts and sexual abuse against children will find it extremely difficu...
December 19, 2021
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Emanuel confirmed as U.S. ambassador to Japan
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — The U.S. Senate on Saturday confirmed by a majority vote the appointment o...
December 19, 2021
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Data tampering at transport ministry continued after Board of Audit highlighted issue in 2019
Data tampering at the Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry that came to light this w...
December 17, 2021
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Declining Japanese population somewhat offset by bigger foreign presence
The total population of Japan as of Oct. 1, 2020, was 126,146,099, according to the definite figures...
December 17, 2021
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Kishida Hints at Extension of Tightened Border Controls
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left open on Thursday the possibility of Japan ext...
December 16, 2021
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PM Kishida says not planning to attend Beijing Games
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he currently has no plans to at...
December 16, 2021
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LDP OK’s adding ‘family’ to name of planned agency for children
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved Wednesday the government’s basic policy proposal on a n...
December 16, 2021
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