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Govt to Work with Private Sector on Ukraine Reconstruction
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan will enhance cooperation between the public and private sectors in suppor...
June 20, 2023
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Japan to Stay on Course Regarding U.S., China
The Japanese government does not expect U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to China to b...
June 20, 2023
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U.S. Official Pete Buttigieg Wary of Overdependence on China for EV Materials
ISE, Mie — As the world transitions to electric vehicles, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigi...
June 19, 2023
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Kishida Calls for Paternity Leave to Counter Declining Birth Rate
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his resolve to promote paternity leave as women disproportio...
June 19, 2023
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Financial Resources Unclear for Japan’s Defense Spending Increase
The Yomiuri ShimbunA law to secure financial resources for increased defense spending is passed by a...
June 17, 2023
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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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