Politics & Government
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Japan panel proposes fertility treatment insurance coverage
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A government panel Wednesday proposed that fertility treatment be covered by th...
February 9, 2022
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LDP resolution condemns 5 ex-prime ministers for spreading false information
The Liberal Democratic Party has approved a resolution condemning five former prime ministers, inclu...
February 9, 2022
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Digital training programs eyed to help people retrain, foster tech talent
The government plans to launch educational programs focused on teaching digital skills to unemployed...
February 8, 2022
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Kishida, Emanuel affirm Japan-U.S. cooperation
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and new U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel at a...
February 5, 2022
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Japanese govt eyes fully online divorce mediation settlements
The government will submit a bill to the ordinary Diet session as soon as early March that will like...
February 4, 2022
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Govt panel compiles economic security plan
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel of experts Tuesday compiled recommendations for env...
February 2, 2022
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Lower house passes resolution on human rights concerns, with China in mind
The House of Representatives has passed a resolution expressing concerns regarding the human rights ...
February 2, 2022
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Japan to change presumed paternity rule in Civil Code
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel Tuesday drafted an outline of legislation to change...
February 2, 2022
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Japan, U.S. vow close cooperation on North Korea
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and U.S. Secretary of State Antony ...
February 2, 2022
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Govt to devise criteria for releasing names of those missing in disasters
The government will compile a unified set of criteria so that local governments can quickly release ...
January 31, 2022
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Govt looks to have more Japanese executives in international organizations
The government has been working even harder to help Japanese nationals earn executive positions in i...
January 31, 2022
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Japan resumes aid activity for disaster-hit Tonga
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan has resumed its aid activity for Tonga, a South Pacific island nation hit...
January 30, 2022
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COVID-19 state of emergency possible: LDP’s Takaichi
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese ruling party executive Sanae Takaichi said Sunday it is possible for t...
January 30, 2022
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Minister leaves open possibility of gasoline tax cut
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese industry minister Koichi Hagiuda said Sunday that he does not rule out...
January 30, 2022
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Kishida looks to stabilize political base with World Heritage nomination
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s decision to nominate the Sado Gold Mine for registration on the UNESC...
January 29, 2022
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