Politics & Government
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Kishida Mulls South Korea Visit in March to Meet With Yoon; May Also Attend Summit for Democracy, Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers’ Game
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on March 20 to hold talks with Sout...
February 15, 2024
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Japan FM Yoko Kamikawa: AI Guidelines to be Shared Beyond G7; Calls to Protect Intellectual Property, Rediscover Print Culture
The government wants to share with more nations the results of the Hiroshima AI Process initiated by...
February 15, 2024
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Japan FM Yoko Kamikawa: Govt will use ODA to Support Ukraine’s Culture; ‘Culture Supports the Ukrainian People’
The government intends to help support the restoration and preservation of Ukraine’s culture throug...
February 15, 2024
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Kishida Eyeing Visit to S. Korea in March 20, the Los Angeles Dodgers with Shohei Ohtani kick off their season in South Korea
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering visiting South Korea on Marc...
February 15, 2024
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Project to Choose Nuclear Waste Disposal Site Moves Forward, But Work Still Needed to Gain Consent of Residents, Governor
Japan’s project to dispose of highly radioactive nuclear waste has moved a step forward, with two ar...
February 14, 2024
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Japan Eyes Easing Travel Restrictions to Ukraine for People Involved in Reconstruction Projects
The government is considering easing travel restrictions to Ukraine for Japanese business representa...
February 14, 2024
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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Marks 864 Days in Office; Ranks 10th in Tenure in Postwar Era
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida marked his 864th day in office on Wednesday, ranking 10th in longevity ...
February 14, 2024
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2 Candidate Areas Named for Second-Stage N-waste Survey
TOKYO (Jiji Press) —The industry ministry on Tuesday named two areas in the northern prefecture of H...
February 14, 2024
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85 LDP Members Submitted Inappropriate Funds Reports
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A total of 85 members of the Liberal Democratic Party have inappropriately trea...
February 14, 2024
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Foreign Minister Kamikawa Aims to Strengthen Diplomatic Relations with Pacific Island Nations
SUVA — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa held a series of meetings with officials of Pacific island nat...
February 13, 2024
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Japan, Pacific Island Nations Agree to Boost Cooperation; Statement Expresses Opposition to Unilateral Attempts to Change Status Quo
SUVA — Ministers from Japan and Pacific island countries and regions adopted a Chairs’ Summary on Mo...
February 13, 2024
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Japan “Deeply Concerned” about Israeli Military Operation in Rafah
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japan is “deeply concerned” about an Israeli military operation in Rafah, the sou...
February 13, 2024
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Conference in Tokyo to Discuss Ukraine’s Reconstruction; Kishida, Kamikawa Expected to Deliver Speeches (Update 1)
The government will hold the “Japan-Ukraine Conference for Promotion of Economic Reconstruction” for...
February 12, 2024
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Japan Assures Marshall Islands of Safety of Treated Water Discharge
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa on Sunday assured her counterpart from the Marsh...
February 12, 2024
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Japan, U.S. to Collaborate on Developing AI Specialized for Scientific Research; Supercomputers Fugaku, Aurora to be Utilized
The Japanese and U.S. governments will collaborate on the development of artificial intelligence (AI...
February 12, 2024
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