Politics & Government
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China Set to Resume Importing Japanese Beef; Move Would Implement Agreement Reached in 2019
A Japan-China agreement necessary to resume China’s imports of Japanese beef is expected to take ...
July 11, 2025
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Upper House Election: Women Still Disproportionate in Diet 80 Years After Suffrage Win; Walls Remain High for Women to Participate in Politics
The upcoming House of Councillors election will be held in a milestone year as it is the 80th ann...
July 11, 2025
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U.S. Tariff Letter Arrives at ‘Worst Possible Timing’ for Ruling Coalition; Opposition Parties Pounce
A letter from U.S. President Donald Trump notifying Japan of new U.S. tariff rates on the country...
July 10, 2025
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25% ‘Reciprocal Tariff’ Would Be Blow to Japanese Economy; Major Exporters Foresee Drastically Reduced Profits
The tariff rates for “reciprocal tariffs” that U.S. President Donald Trump notified Japan of were...
July 9, 2025
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U.S. Treasury Sec. Bessent Planning to Visit Osaka Expo
WASHINGTON (Jiji Press) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to visit the ongoing World ...
July 9, 2025
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PM Ishiba Discloses Receipt of Tariff Letter from Trump; Instructs Govt to Accelerate Negotiations with U.S. over Levies
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday instructed relevant Cabinet members to accelerate negoti...
July 8, 2025
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Govt to Establish Command Center for Dealing with Crimes, Other Issues Involving Foreign Nationals
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Tuesday a plan to establish an administrative office earl...
July 8, 2025
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Upper House Election: ‘We Will Raise Wages’: Party Leaders in Japan Appeal to Voters in Campaign Speeches
On the first Sunday of the campaign period for the House of Councillors election, leaders of the ...
July 8, 2025
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Upper House Election: Yomiuri Analysis: Social Media Buzz on Consumption Tax, Cash Handouts, Foreign Nationals Dominates Upper House Election Discussion
Social media interest in policies and campaign issues for the upcoming House of Councillors elect...
July 7, 2025
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Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng to Visit Osaka-Kansai Expo, in Possible Attempt at Warming Relations
China plans to send Vice Premier He Lifeng to the Osaka-Kansai Expo on Friday, when the country i...
July 7, 2025
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Upper House Election: Party Leaders Protected During Street Speeches; Metal Detectors, Vigilance from High Places Employed
Stringent security measures are in place to protect the leaders of the ruling and opposition part...
July 6, 2025
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Akazawa Held Two Phone Talks with Lutnick over Tariffs, Says Govt as Deadline for ‘Reciprocal Tariffs’ Approaches
Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa, chief tariff negotiator, recently held two round...
July 6, 2025
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Japan PM Ishiba: Govt to Take all Possible Measures on Tokara Islands Earthquakes
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to reporters about a series of earthquakes a...
July 4, 2025
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Concerns Loom Over Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks After Trump Comment; Ishiba Unable to Make Certain Concessions Ahead of Upper House Election
Concerns about trade talks possibly stalling is spreading within the Japanese government followin...
July 3, 2025
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Japan-U.S. Trade Talks Making Progress: U.S. Official
Washington (Jiji Press)—The United States and Japan are making progress in trade negotiations, an...
July 3, 2025
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