Politics & Government
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Govt Sets 2025 Intellectual Property Strategy; Aims to Maximize Japan’s Capital Such as Anime, Manga, Games
The government plans to promote the use of artificial intelligence under clarified standards to r...
June 4, 2025
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375 Plan to Run in Summer’s House of Councillors Election; LDP, Komeito Aim to Maintain Upper House Majority
A total of 375 people are planning to run in the 27th House of Councillors election this summer a...
June 3, 2025
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Akira Amari: Japan Will Remain ‘Best Partner, Closest Ally of U.S.’ as Negotiations Continue Over Trump’s Tariffs
Japan will remain the best partner of the United States and act as a bulwark against hegemonic na...
June 3, 2025
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Poll: Easing Economic Concerns Key to Encouraging Marriage; Many Respondents Seek Better Terms in Non-Regular Jobs
People marrying late or not at all is believed to be the key factor behind the low birth rate, ac...
June 2, 2025
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Ishiba Vows to Set Up Council on Rice Prices; Koizumi Wants to Avoid Consumers’ Turning Away from Rice
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba unveiled his intention to set up a council of relevant Cabinet mini...
June 2, 2025
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Japan Govt Plans Scheme to Increase People’s Ties to Regional Areas; Cabinet to Approve Regional Revitalization Draft
The government plans to encourage people to register their favorite municipalities outside of whe...
June 2, 2025
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Ishiba Plans Pre-G7 Summit with Trump as Trade Negotiations Show Promise Following Fourth Round of Ministerial Talks
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting the United States immediately before the mi...
June 1, 2025
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Ex-National Security Advisor: U.S. Should Work with Allies, Partners on Tariffs
WASHINGTON — Herbert McMaster, 62, a former national security advisor during U.S. President Donal...
June 1, 2025
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China Hopes to Improve Japan Ties Amid Conflict with U.S.; Resumption of Japanese Seafood Imports Seen as Attempt to Boost Ties with Neighbors
Japan and China agreed to begin procedures to resume exports of Japanese marine products to China...
May 31, 2025
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Japan, U.S. Share Understanding That Tariff Discussions Progressing Toward Agreement; Sides Will Coordinate for Leaders to Meet During G7 Summit
WASHINGTON — Japan and the United States shared a common understanding that their discussions are...
May 31, 2025
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Rice Sold under Discretionary Contracts Hits Supermarket Shelves; 5-Kilogram Bags Priced at around ¥2,000
Government-stockpiled rice sold under discretionary contracts hit store shelves in some supermark...
May 31, 2025
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U.S. Tariffs, Rice Prices Discussed in Basic Economic Policy Draft; Disaster Prevention Agency Also Discussed
The government will aim to maintain the free trade system by taking the lead in expanding the Tra...
May 31, 2025
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Ishiba, Cambodian Leader Affirm Economic Cooperation
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and his Cambodian counterpart, Hun Manet, met ...
May 31, 2025
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Diet Panel Starts Deliberations on Dual Surname Bills
Tokyo (Jiji Press) — A committee of the House of Representatives on Friday began deliberations on...
May 31, 2025
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Ishiba Using Expo as Opportunity to Meet World Leaders, Improve Diplomacy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is stepping up his “Expo diplomacy” with world leaders visiting Jap...
May 31, 2025
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