Politics & Government
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LDP V.P. Aso Meeting with Trump in New York; Aiming to Bolster Ties with Possibility of Trump Election Victory
NEW YORK – Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso met with former U.S. President Donald...
April 24, 2024
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Japan Govt Aims to Minimize Gender Wage Gap to Match Western Nations; Team in Charge to Discuss Practical Measures to Achieve Goal
The government plans to minimize the gender wage gap in Japan to match Western countries.
...April 24, 2024
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LDP to Propose That Diet Members Certify Funds Reports; Other Changes to Political Funds Control Law Also Eyed
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party intends to incorporate a clause in its draft proposals for am...
April 23, 2024
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Japanese Govt Sees ‘Originator Profile’ as Useful to Identify Origin of Online Information; Aims to Protect Intellectual Property Rights
The government believes Originator Profile (OP) is effective at providing the origin of online in...
April 23, 2024
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Japan’s Ruling Party Vice President Taro Aso Departs for U.S. Seeking Trump Meeting; Aims to Build Ties With Trump, Team in New York
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso departed from Haneda Airport for New York on Mon...
April 23, 2024
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LDP’s Only Candidate Struggles in Shimane Constituency By-Election; CDPJ Leads in All Constituencies
The only Liberal Democratic Party candidate in by-elections for the House of Representatives to b...
April 23, 2024
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Kishida Cabinet Approval Rating Hovers at 25%; Remains in 20% Range for 6 Consecutive Months
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet was 25% in the latest monthly poll ...
April 22, 2024
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Kishida Ties as 8th-Longest-Serving PM in Postwar Japan
Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked 932 days in office Monday, tyi...
April 22, 2024
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Kishida Makes Ritual Offering at Yasukuni Shrine
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a ritual “masakaki” tree offering at Yasuk...
April 22, 2024
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Japan to Boost Financial Aid for Young Researchers to Revitalize Japan’s Global Standing in Technology Research
With the aim of boosting Japan's slumping research capabilities, the education ministry is planni...
April 22, 2024
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LDP Considers Making Lawmakers Pay Total Unlisted Funds Into National Treasury; Scope of Measure May Expand
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party plans to incorporate a clause in its draft proposal for amend...
April 21, 2024
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Kishida, U.S. Envoy Confirm Cooperation on Global Issues
Tokyo, April 19 (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and U.S. Ambassador to the U...
April 20, 2024
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Kamikawa Leads G7 Discussions on Indo-Pacific Security, Concerned Over Diminished Attention to China, North Korea After Chair Transition
CAPRI, Italy – Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, who was participating in the Group of Seven foreig...
April 20, 2024
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LDP Finalizes View on Keeping Imperial Family from Shrinking; Diet Discussions Could Start in Early May
The Liberal Democratic Party on Friday compiled its view on how to ensure the Imperial family mai...
April 20, 2024
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Liberal Democratic Party’s Taro Aso Seeks to Build Ties with Donald Trump in New York Ahead of U.S. Presidential Election
Liberal Democratic Party Vice President Taro Aso will visit the United States from Monday to Thur...
April 20, 2024
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