Politics & Government
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Japan’s Parties Mark World War II’s End with Statements on Their Intentions for Country’s Future
Ruling and opposition parties issued statements about their intentions for the future to mark the...
August 15, 2025
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Japan to Launch Demining Initiative in Africa, Looking to Boost Agricultural Output on the Continent
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to announce a new framework to support demining in Africa at ...
August 15, 2025
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Ishiba Intends to Announce Plan to Improve Africa-Asia Logistics Networks at TICAD 9; Japan Plans to Accelerate Copper Ore Corridor Development
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba intends to announce a plan to improve terrestrial logistics network...
August 14, 2025
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U.S. Auto Tariff on Japan Could Be Lowered to 15% in Mid-September, U.S. Source Says
WASHINGTON — A reduction to 15% of a tariff on imported Japanese automobiles could take effect ar...
August 14, 2025
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Koizumi Takes Diplomatic Step through Visit to S. Korea; Eyes Strengthening Position in Next LDP Presidential Election
INCHEON, South Korea — Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Sout...
August 13, 2025
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Online Applications for My Number Card to Be Available Overseas
The government plans a policy to allow Japanese citizens living abroad to submit online applicati...
August 11, 2025
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Komeito Struggling after Defeat in Upper House Election
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Komeito, which has been part of Japan’s ruling coalition for years, is strug...
August 11, 2025
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Japanese Farm Minister Visits Rice Field in South Korea
PAJU, South Korea (Jiji Press) — Japanese agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited a rice fi...
August 11, 2025
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Nippon Ishin to Appoint Nakatsuka as Secretary-General
OSAKA (Jiji Press) — Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) is considering appointing Hiros...
August 11, 2025
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Some LDP Prefectural Chapters Lean Toward Early Presidential Election; Most Local Chapters to Begin Full-Fledged Discussions Soon
Prefectural chapters of the Liberal Democratic Party have begun taking action following the party...
August 10, 2025
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Ishiba Makes No Mention of ‘Nuclear Sharing’ Theory at Atomic Bombing Anniversaries; Remarks Criticized as Inconsistent
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba left out any mention of his “nuclear sharing” theory, in which Japa...
August 10, 2025
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Walls Close in around Ishiba at LDP’s General Meeting, Leaving PM Facing Ouster
Members of the Liberal Democratic Party are moving quickly to oust Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,...
August 9, 2025
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Japan Trade Negotiator Akazawa to Give Diet Explanation on U.S. Deal on Aug. 15
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa will explain the trade agree...
August 9, 2025
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South Korean President Lee Likely to Visit Japan in Late August
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese and South Korean governments are considering a plan for South K...
August 9, 2025
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Sanseito Requires Advance Registration for Press Conferences Required; Experts Warn over Public’s Right to Know
Opposition party Sanseito has notified media outlets and other organizations that advance registr...
August 8, 2025
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