Politics & Government
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Former PM Suga Referenced Change of PM in Next Election; Critical of Revised Political Funds Control Law Handling
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party appeared on the Bungeishunju...
June 24, 2024
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Approval of Kishida Cabinet Sinks to New Low of 23％; Japanese Public Rebuffs Law Revision, Fixed Tax Cuts
The approval rate for the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida fell to 23%, the lowest level s...
June 24, 2024
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Starting Gun Effectively Fired for LDP Presidential Race
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—With Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida having decided not to dissolve the ...
June 24, 2024
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LDP Lawmakers Call for Improving Organ Transplant Facilities; Proposals Include Reviewing Medical Service Fees
A group of ruling Liberal Democratic Party lawmakers promoting organ transplants is set to submit...
June 23, 2024
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Former Japan PM Suga Seen As Key Figure in Party Election, Heightening Interactions With Possible LDP Presidents
Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party is working to heighten his p...
June 23, 2024
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Organ Transplant Data for Japan’s Hospitals To Be Disclosed by Health Ministry; Database in Development to Give Patients More Information
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry has announced that they would disclose information about t...
June 23, 2024
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Prime Minister Kishida Faces Rough Road Ahead in Bid to Remain as Party Head; Maneuvering Begins for LDP Presidential Election in September
With the current ordinary Diet session effectively ending on Friday, maneuvering for this fall’s ...
June 22, 2024
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Cabinet Approves 3 Key Economic Plans; Aims to Create Stability Amid Population Decline, Break Free of Deflation
The government on Friday approved three key economic plans: the Basic Policy on Economic and Fisc...
June 22, 2024
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Online Travel Authorization Platform for Foreign Visitors to be Introduced; Modeled on U.S.’ ESTA Program
The government will introduce an online platform to allow foreign visitors to apply for travel au...
June 22, 2024
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Japan Foreign Ministry European Affairs Chief Meets with Russian Counterpart; Discusses Moscow Ties with Pyongyang
Masashi Nakagome, director general of the Foreign Ministry’s European Affairs Bureau, visited the...
June 22, 2024
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Japan Seeks Strategic Use of ODA Program that marks 70th Anniversary; Emphasizes National Benefit, Better Use of Public Funds
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the government’s initiation of Official Development Assis...
June 22, 2024
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Prime Minister Kishida: Govt to Provide Energy Subsidies for August to October
The government will provide energy subsidies, as well as additional support for low-income househ...
June 21, 2024
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Japan’s House of Representatives Rejects No-Confidence Motion Against Kishida Cabinet; CDPJ Slams
The House of Representatives rejected the no-confidence resolution put forward by the Constitutio...
June 20, 2024
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Japan, New Zealand Affirm Information Security Pact
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Lux...
June 20, 2024
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Kishida Rules Out Lower House Dissolution, General Election; Shrugs Off Mounting Criticism From Allies And Opponents
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida effectively ruled out dissolving the House of Representatives for a ...
June 20, 2024
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