Politics & Government
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S. Korean PM hopes to improve ties with Japan
SEOUL (Jiji Press) — South Korean Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum said Tuesday that he hopes to improve ...
February 23, 2022
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Japan mulls sanctions on export of semiconductors to Russia as G7 eyes joint action
The Japanese government has begun coordinating economic sanctions against Russia in the event of a m...
February 22, 2022
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Japan, Polish defense heads share view on Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi and his Polish counterpart, Mariusz Blasz...
February 22, 2022
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Kishida to participate in upcoming online G-7 summit
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will participate in an online summit meeting of th...
February 21, 2022
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Kishida says ready to mull measures to curb gasoline pricesc
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that the government is ready to consid...
February 21, 2022
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Japan, NATO confirm cooperation over Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and North Atlantic Treaty Organizat...
February 20, 2022
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Japan in step with G7 over sanctioning Russia
Japan will in principle take concerted action with the Group of Seven nations in imposing economic s...
February 20, 2022
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Japan, EU reject attempts to change status quo by force
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and top European Union diplomat Jos...
February 20, 2022
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Kishida calls on Putin to make diplomatic efforts over Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held telephone talks with Russian President Vladim...
February 17, 2022
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Japan ruling parties approve economic security bill
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The ruling parties on Wednesday broadly approved the final draft of an economic...
February 17, 2022
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Ministry mulling update to braille voting system
The government is considering updating braille voting systems out of consideration for election cand...
February 17, 2022
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Sports Agency commissioner calls for more support for athletes
In the wake of a suit violation in the ski jumping event and discontent over competition rules at th...
February 16, 2022
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Kishida voices support for Ukraine’s sovereignty
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed support for Ukraine’s sovereign...
February 16, 2022
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Japan, Russia hold economic talks amid tensions over Ukraine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and Russian governments on Tuesday held a teleconference of their ...
February 16, 2022
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Japan, Britain to cooperate on fighter jet sensor
LONDON (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and British governments said Tuesday that they will jointly devel...
February 16, 2022
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