Politics & Government
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LDP, Komeito, DPFP Discuss Economic Measures; ‘¥1.03 Million Barrier’ Revision Remains at Center of Attention
The Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People on Friday discussed...
November 15, 2024
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Tokyo Governor Announces Plans to Develop Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Off Izu Coast at COP29
BAKU — The Tokyo metropolitan government is planning to develop a large-scale offshore wind farm ...
November 15, 2024
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CDPJ Pressures LDP To Accept Selective Surname System; Many In Diet Approve Separate Names For Spouses
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan moved to shake up the Liberal Democratic Party over ...
November 14, 2024
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Hayashi: Ishiba Has No Health Issues; Sleeping During Prime Minister Vote Was Due to ‘Cold Medicine’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba does not have any health problems, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimas...
November 14, 2024
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CDPJ’s Jun Azumi Appointed as Budget Committee Chairperson; 1st Opposition Member to Take Up Post in 30 Years
The House of Representatives on Wednesday appointed Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawm...
November 14, 2024
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¥30,000 Benefit Eyed for Low-Income Households as Part of Comprehensive Economic Package; Ruling Parties Also Considering Child Benefits, Gas, Electricity Subsidies
The government and ruling parties have begun coordinating on plans to provide ¥30,000 per househo...
November 14, 2024
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Japan, Britain to Create Forum of Foreign, Economy Ministers
London, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press) — Japan and Britain are considering setting up a forum of their fore...
November 14, 2024
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Japan’s LDP, Komeito, DPFP Discuss Economic Measures; DPFP Makes 15 Additional Requests to Support Wage Hikes, Increase Take-Home Pay
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito held the first meeti...
November 13, 2024
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Ishiba Cabinet’s Approval Up 9 Points Since Election; Many Supporters Cite Lack Of Any ‘Other Good People’
The approval rating for the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stood at 43% in a Yom...
November 13, 2024
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PM Ishiba’s Minority Government Walks A Tightrope;Opposition Could Call No-Confidence Vote At Will
Monday’s runoff election in the Diet kept Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in office, but it also sh...
November 12, 2024
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Ishiba Launches New Cabinet, with Benefits Planned for Low Earners
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba launched his second Cabinet on Monday night. As the leader of a rul...
November 12, 2024
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Ishiba Had Scant Latitude In Cabinet Appointments; Posts Assigned to Please LDP Heavyweights, Komeito
The forming of the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was marked by his defensive po...
November 12, 2024
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China Likely to Join IAEA’s Fukushima Treated Water Monitoring; Deal With Japan Allows PRC to Conduct Analysis Before Lifting Import Ban
China is expected to join the International Atomic Energy Agency’s monitoring program to analyze ...
November 12, 2024
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Shigeru Ishiba Retains Post as Japanese Prime Minister; Wins Runoff Against Head of Largest Opposition Party
Shigeru Ishiba was elected Monday as the 103rd prime minister at a special Diet session, and the ...
November 11, 2024
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Shigeru Ishiba May Have Dozed Off During Diet Vote for Prime Minister
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appeared to have fallen asleep during the first round of voting to ...
November 11, 2024
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