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Japan, S. Korea Agree to Resume Financial Dialogue
INCHEON, South Korea (Jiji Press) — Japan and South Korea agreed to resume bilateral financial dialo...
May 3, 2023
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Plans being made for Japan’s Kishida to visit S. Korea’s Yoon
ACCRA — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida indicated during his visit to Ghana on Monday that he plans to ...
May 2, 2023
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Zero-Emissions Ships Using New Fuels to Get Safety Guidelines
The government plans to devise safety guidelines for ammonia- and hydrogen-fueled ships to promote z...
May 1, 2023
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Many Lawmakers to Travel Abroad during Golden Week Holiday
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Scores of Japanese lawmakers are expected to travel abroad during this year’s G...
May 1, 2023
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Ishin’s Election Leap Prompts LDP to Rebuild Its Osaka Chapter
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party has a heightened sense of urgency over rebuilding its foundation...
May 1, 2023
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Cherry Blossom Tree Planted by Abe in Moscow Marks 10 Years
MOSCOW (Jiji Press) — Sunday will mark a decade since the late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plan...
April 30, 2023
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Tour of Africa: Japan Prime Minister Seeks to Boost Cooperation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Egypt on Sunday Japan time for a summit with Egyptian Presid...
April 30, 2023
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Tour of Africa: Japan Prime Minister Seeks to Boost Cooperation
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Egypt on Sunday Japan time for a summit with Egyptian Presid...
April 30, 2023
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Nippon Ishin Aiming to Become Largest Opposition Party in Japan
Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) aims to become the largest opposition party after making stron...
April 30, 2023
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Kishida to Visit South Korea for Talks with Yoon in Early May
Arrangements are being made for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to visit South Korea in early May for s...
April 29, 2023
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Japan to Restore S. Korea’s Preferred Trade Status
Tokyo, April 28 (Jiji Press)—The Japanese trade ministry said Friday it started procedures to put So...
April 29, 2023
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Lower House Panel Approves Bill to Amend Immigration Law
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A House of Representatives committee approved on Friday a bill to amend the imm...
April 29, 2023
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Japanese Govt Panel to Call for Abolition of Foreigners’ Intern Program
A government panel studying the technical intern program that allows foreign workers to get on-the-j...
April 28, 2023
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Trilateral Talks Planned to Boost Deterrence Against North Korea
The Japanese, U.S. and South Korean governments are arranging for a trilateral summit in conjunction...
April 27, 2023
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Kishida May Visit Singapore after Africa
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting Singapore after touring fo...
April 27, 2023
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