Politics & Government
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New Agriculture Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Aims for Rice Prices under ¥3,000 in Stores by Early June (Update 1)
Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Friday that “the current prior...
May 23, 2025
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Japan, ROK to Open Fast-Track Airport Immigration Lines; Bilateral Benefit Marks Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
Fast-track immigration control lanes will be introduced at two airports in Japan and another two ...
May 22, 2025
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Japan Envoys Part of Delegation as Israeli Soldiers Fire ‘Warning Shots’; Iwaya Says Incident Is ‘Regrettable,’ Lodges Protest
Japanese diplomats were part of the delegation that Israeli troops fired “warning shots” when the...
May 22, 2025
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Opposition Parties Score Win with Minister’s Sacking, but Hurdles Remain to Bringing Down Cabinet
With opposition parties holding a majority in the lower house, they managed to band together on W...
May 22, 2025
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Japan, U.S. Finance Chiefs: Exchange Rate Reflects Fundamentals; Also Discussed Tariff Talks, Security Cooperation
BANFF, western Canada — Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
May 22, 2025
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Japan Prime Minister One Step Behind in Rice Remark Saga; Finally Dismissed Cabinet Member Under Opposition Pressure
Unable to withstand the rapidly mounting pressure from opposition parties, Prime Minister Shigeru...
May 22, 2025
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Japan’s Ruling Bloc Hopes New Agriculture Minister Koizumi Will Resolve Rice Issue, Raise Election Prospects
The ruling parties have expressed hope that newly appointed agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi...
May 22, 2025
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LDP Official to Ask Govt to Review Driver’s License System for Foreigners; Request Result of Increase in Traffic Accidents Involving Foreigners
Itsunori Onodera, the chairperson of the Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Council, said W...
May 22, 2025
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Koizumi, Japan’s New Agriculture Minister, Faces Soaring Rice Prices and Possible Surge in Imports from U.S.
Newly appointed agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi faces critical challenges, including addres...
May 22, 2025
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LDP Official Onodera Says Lawmaker Diplomacy Should be Utilized in Tariff Talks; Govt Should Aim for Quick Conclusion, But Not Capitulate
Liberal Democratic Party Policy Research Council Chairperson Itsunori Onodera...
May 22, 2025
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Eto Dismissed as Japan’s Agricultural Minister; Chosen Successor Koizumi Vows to Tackle High Rice Prices (UPDATE 2)
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday dismissed agriculture minister Taku Eto, who was criti...
May 21, 2025
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Japan’s Opposition Bloc Steps Up Criticisms Against Ishiba; CDPJ Leader Says Eto Dismissal Inevitable But PM ‘One Step Behind’
The opposition parties are stepping up their criticisms against Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba over h...
May 21, 2025
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Japan Proposes Mutual Recognition of Auto Safety Standards to U.S.; Aims to Address ‘Non-Tariff’ Barrier in Talks
The government has proposed to the United States the creation of a framework of mutual recognitio...
May 21, 2025
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Ishiba Keeps Agriculture Minister Eto in Office Despite Criticism over ‘Never Bought Rice’ Remark; Demands Solution for Soaring Rice Prices
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba told reporters on Tuesday morning that he would keep Agriculture, F...
May 20, 2025
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Agricultural Minister: I Have Never Bought Rice; Remarks Criticized by Opposition Parties, Others
Amid soaring rice prices, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Minister Taku Eto said he has never...
May 20, 2025
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