Politics & Government
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Environment Minister Apologizes to Minamata Sufferers Over Microphones Being Switched Off During Meeting
MINAMATA, Kumamoto — Environment Minister Shintaro Ito apologized Wednesday to groups of Minamata...
May 8, 2024
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Japan’s LDP, Komeito Agree for Most Part on Political Funds Control Law Revision; How Much to Disclose Proves to be Point of Contention
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party told Komeito on Tuesday that it would agree to make public ho...
May 8, 2024
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Japan Govt Seeks Understanding from Genkai Mayor over Nuclear Waste Site Survey; Mayor Stresses Importance of Further Discussions
Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito met with the mayor of Genkai, Saga Prefecture, on ...
May 8, 2024
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Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi Tells U.S. That Biden’s ‘Xenophobia’ Comment Is Regrettable
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan has described as "regrettable" U.S. President Joe Biden's comment that "x...
May 7, 2024
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Survey: Nearly 60% Suspect Foreign Countries Engage in ‘Information Manipulation’; Increase in AI-Generated Disinformation Reflected
The percentage of people who suspect that foreign countries engage in “information manipulation” ...
May 7, 2024
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Prime Minister Kishida Returns to Japan; Visits to France, Brazil, Paraguay Included Summits with Leaders
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida returned to Japan on Monday afternoon, arriving at Haneda Airport by...
May 6, 2024
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Kishida Champions Ties To Global South During Grueling Global Tour; He Meets With Brazil’s Lula In Person
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized the importance of strengthening cooperation with the emer...
May 6, 2024
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Japan, China, S. Korea Arranging Summit for May 26-27
Seoul (Jiji Press)—Final arrangements are underway to hold a summit among Japan, China and South ...
May 6, 2024
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Japan Foreign Chief Vows to Support Nepal’s Development
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa has stressed Sunday that Tokyo will co...
May 6, 2024
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Japan Opposition Parties Seeking Early Lower House Breakup
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese opposition parties are increasingly urging Prime Minister Fumio Kishi...
May 6, 2024
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Tokyo Protests Biden’s Description of Japan as “Xenophobic”
Washington (Jiji Press)—Tokyo has made a protest to Washington over U.S. President Joe Biden’s re...
May 5, 2024
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Kishida Seeks to Fend Off China in Latin America, Caribbean; Speech Calls For Economic Relations Based on Trust
SAO PAULO — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had China on his mind as he emphasized the importance of...
May 5, 2024
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Kishida Intends to Revise Political Funds Control Law During Current Diet Session; ¥1 Million Monthly Allowance Also Addressed
SAO PAULO — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Saturday he would make every effort to revise the P...
May 5, 2024
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Kishida, Paraguay’s President Pena Pledge Cooperation Not to Allow China to Change Status Quo by Force
ASUNCION — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena in the...
May 5, 2024
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Paraguay President Seeks Immediate EPA Talks with Japan; Defends Ties with Taiwan Against Rising Pressure
ASUNCION – Paraguay’s President Santiago Pena expressed strong eagerness to immediately start neg...
May 4, 2024
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