Politics & Government
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Kishida Calls for U.S. to Continue Backing Intl Order in Speech to Congress; Expresses Determination to Share Responsibility
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for the United States to continue to support the...
April 12, 2024
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Biden Likens Sakura Trees to Japan-U.S. Friendship; Japan to Donate 250 Trees to Mark 250th Anniversary of Founding of U.S.
WASHINGTON ― U.S. President Joe Biden likened cherry blossoms, which are loved by both Japanese a...
April 12, 2024
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Ex-Ambassador: Japan-U.S. ties ‘critically important’ to Trump; ‘Putting America First Does Not Mean Being America Alone’
WASHINGTON – William Hagerty, a U.S. Republican senator and former ambassador to Japan, spoke abo...
April 12, 2024
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Kishida, Biden Herald ‘New Era’ of Strengthened Alliance; White House Summit Talks Lasted About 85 Minutes
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden heralded a “new era of U.S...
April 11, 2024
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Japan’s Kishida Speaks to State Dinner Guests, Makes Jokes in English; PM Emphasizes Boosting Japan-U.S. Ties
WASHINGTON — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida spoke in front of the other guests in English and inclu...
April 11, 2024
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Japan P.M. Kishida Greeted by U.S. President Biden in Washington; Kishida Gives Biden Lacquerware from Quake-Hit Wajima
WASHINGTON ― Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who is on a state visit to the United States, was welc...
April 10, 2024
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Shizuoka Governor Submits Letter of Resignation over Gaffe
Shizuoka (Jiji Press)—Shizuoka Governor Heita Kawakatsu submitted a letter of resignation to the ...
April 10, 2024
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Japan Immigration Eyes Prescreening Visa-Free Travelers; New System Would Resemble U.S. ESTA Program
The government has decided to prescreen certain foreign travelers before they set out for Japan b...
April 10, 2024
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Govt to Set Up Japanese Version of CDC Next April; Aims to Speed Up Response to Infectious Disease Outbreak
The government has decided to establish a Japanese version of the U.S. Centers for Disease Contro...
April 10, 2024
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Only 37% Repayment in 2023 for Special COVID Loans; Hundreds of Billions Might Ultimately Be Uncollectible
The government had planned to collect about ¥104.7 billion in COVID-19 loans in 2023, but only ab...
April 9, 2024
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Japan Ministers Voice Their Support for Joint Proposal On AI; Acknowledges that Appropriate Control of AI Must Be Implemented
Concerned ministers voiced their support and understanding Tuesday for the “Joint Proposal on Sha...
April 9, 2024
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Japan PM Fumio Kishida Arrives in Washington; State Visit Involves Meeting with Biden, State Dinner and Speech at Congress (UPDATE 1)
WASHINGTON — Prime Minster Fumio Kishida arrived in the United States on Monday afternoon ahead o...
April 9, 2024
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Kishida, Biden Likely to Agree on Promotion of Japan-U.S.-AU Technical Cooperation of UAVs
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. President Joe Biden at their upcoming meeting will likely a...
April 8, 2024
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Japanese and U.S. Governments Expected to Enhance Cooperation Against Fake Information; Originator Profile Technology
The Japanese and U.S. governments aim to enhance cooperation for measures to counter fake informa...
April 7, 2024
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Kishida Eyes Stricter Political Funds Control Law
Kumamoto (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday said that he aims for a s...
April 7, 2024
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