Politics
Politics & Government
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Declining Japanese population somewhat offset by bigger foreign presence
The total population of Japan as of Oct. 1, 2020, was 126,146,099, according to the definite figures...
December 17, 2021
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Kishida Hints at Extension of Tightened Border Controls
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida left open on Thursday the possibility of Japan ext...
December 16, 2021
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PM Kishida says not planning to attend Beijing Games
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he currently has no plans to at...
December 16, 2021
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LDP OK’s adding ‘family’ to name of planned agency for children
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party approved Wednesday the government’s basic policy proposal on a n...
December 16, 2021
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Japanese gov. to distribute ‘Abenomask’ stockpile
Surplus face masks procured by the administration of then Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will be distribu...
December 16, 2021
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Japan lower house OK’s extra budget
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The House of Representatives passed on Wednesday the government’s fiscal 2021 s...
December 15, 2021
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Japan govt found tampering with construction works data
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Ministry had tampered with data...
December 15, 2021
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Japan, Germany to boost cooperation on nuclear disarmament
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz agreed Tuesday t...
December 15, 2021
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Japan to help developing nations improve cybersecurity
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government adopted on Tuesday its basic policy for helping developing count...
December 15, 2021
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Survey: 74% of voters frustrated by political situation in Japan
Nearly three-quarters of voters are dissatisfied with the current political situation, according to ...
December 15, 2021
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Cultural agency to enhance online Japanese lessons for overseas residents
To help people overseas who want but are unable to study in Japan, the Cultural Affairs Agency plans...
December 15, 2021
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Kishida OK’s ¥100,000 cash handouts for families
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday that municipalities will be allowed to...
December 14, 2021
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Govt mulls age limit for fertility treatment covered by health insurance
The government is considering making 43 the age limit for women who receive fertility treatment unde...
December 14, 2021
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Japan’s ruling parties in quandary over relationship with Ishin
The Liberal Democratic Party and its ruling coalition partner Komeito are in a quandary. How much di...
December 13, 2021
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Japan’s LDP, No. 2 opposition party share meeting room in Diet Building
In one of the most unusual outcomes of the recent House of Representatives election, the ruling Libe...
December 13, 2021
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