Politics & Government
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Japan’s DPFP Draws Closer to LDP as Trust Grows, but Party Members Still Skeptical of Joining Coalition
The Democratic Party for the People is drawing closer to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, enc...
January 5, 2026
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Takaichi, Trump Speak by Phone, Agree for Japan’s Prime Minister to Visit U.S. in Spring
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump have agreed during a telephone conv...
January 3, 2026
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Japanese Language Requirement Eyed for Permanent Residency Status; LDP Plans Revisions of Laws on Foreigners
Making Japanese language proficiency a requirement for foreign nationals to earn permanent reside...
December 31, 2025
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China Curtails Travel to Japan, Ordering Visa Applications Cut
BEIJING — The Chinese government has instructed some travel companies to reduce the number of travel...
December 31, 2025
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Japan’s Female Lawmakers Call for More Restrooms in Lower House; Legislators Complain Daily Inconveniences
A bipartisan group of female members of the House of Representatives has requested the installati...
December 31, 2025
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Japan PM Sanae Takaichi to Skip Overseas New Year Trip, Focus on Domestic Policy
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Sanae Takaichi is seen at the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday. T...
December 30, 2025
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Takaichi Moves into Official Residence of the Prime Minister; Leaves House of Representatives Members’ Dormitory after Two Months in Office
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi moved from the House of Representatives members’ dormitory in Akasa...
December 30, 2025
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Japanese Intelligence Agency to Screen Foreign Investments, as Govt Looks to Emulate U.S.
The government plans to require that foreign companies and investors be screened by an intelligen...
December 28, 2025
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Takaichi Starts Year-End Holidays, Plans Move to PM Official Residence; Duties Scheduled Despite Holidays
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi began her New Year holidays on Saturday and is expected to remain o...
December 28, 2025
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¥122 Tril. Budget for FY26 Fails to Dispel Market Concerns; Curb on Social Security Spending Deemed Insufficient
The fiscal 2026 budget compiled by the administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi includes d...
December 28, 2025
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Japan Govt, Ruling Parties Secure Support for FY26 Budget; Possibility of it Being Passed as Originally Drafted in Sight
With the government and ruling parties securing the support of the Democratic Party for the Peopl...
December 27, 2025
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Japan Cabinet Approves Plan to Launch New Disaster Management Agency as Central Command for Major Earthquakes
The government on Friday approved a basic policy framework for the establishment of the envisaged...
December 26, 2025
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Takaichi’s 1st U.S. Visit as Japanese Prime Minister Eyed for March; Seeks to Explain Japan’s Side of Issues Involving China
The Japanese and U.S. governments are arranging for Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to visit the Un...
December 26, 2025
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Japan Govt Adopts Record 122-Tril.-Yen Draft Budget for FY26
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government adopted at a cabinet meeting Friday a draft fiscal 2...
December 26, 2025
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AI-Driven ‘Zero Clicks’ Phenomenon Threatens Democracy; News Outlets Must Be Able to Recover Costs, Stay Independent
The Japan Fair Trade Commission’s probe into generative AI is fueled by a growing sense of alarm ...
December 26, 2025
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