Politics & Government
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LDP Lawmakers Seeking Leadership Race Will Need to Write in, Says Party Committee
The Liberal Democratic Party plans to ask its lawmakers who want to hold the party’s next preside...
August 20, 2025
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Indian Prime Minister Modi to Visit Japan from Next Week; Will Hold Summit with Ishiba on Bilateral Security, Economy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba informed Liberal Democratic Party executives about Indian Prime Min...
August 20, 2025
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Ishiba Meets Gates in Tokyo, Pledges ¥81.2 Billion to International Vaccination Organization Gavi
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met Microsoft Corp. founder Bill Gates during his Japan visit at th...
August 20, 2025
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Japan, Taiwan Sign Rare Accord on Evacuations in Light of Possible Contingency
Japan and Taiwan have reached an agreement on sharing information about non-Japanese people who e...
August 19, 2025
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Japan Govt Plans to Boost Support for Startups Advancing into Nigeria, Scheme Expected to Support Economic Growth in Both Countries
The Japanese government plans to strengthen support for startups expanding into the Nigerian mark...
August 19, 2025
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Govt to Launch 1st Investigation into Cybersecurity Field, Plans to Create Measures to Foster Specialists Now in Short Supply
The government will launch its first investigation into the state of the cybersecurity field in J...
August 19, 2025
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Ishiba: Territorial Discussions Must Include Ukraine, Remarks Made During Virtual Meeting of National Leaders Including U.K., France, Germany
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Sunday he welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s diplomatic ef...
August 18, 2025
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Japanese Govt to Enhance Cooperation for African Countries to Help Them Introduce Japanese School Education System
The government plans to enhance cooperation with African countries to help them introduce the Jap...
August 18, 2025
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Ishiba’s World War II Memorial Address Reflects His Distinctiveness as He Mulls Timing of Personal Remarks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s use of the word “remorse” in his address about World War II at th...
August 17, 2025
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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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