Politics & Government
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Japan May Ease Ukraine Travel Restrictions
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Some Japanese government officials are calling on the country to ease its restric...
February 11, 2024
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METI to Provide up to ¥45 bil. for Development of Cutting-Edge Chips; Subsidizing Research and Development Costs
The government announced Friday that it will provide up to ¥45 billion in support to the Leading-edg...
February 10, 2024
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Japan Education Ministry Eyeing Financial Aid for Certain Non-Japanese Students
The education ministry plans to expand the scope of its financial aid provision for non-Japanese stu...
February 9, 2024
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Appointed Leader of Govt-Affiliated AI Security Institute Says Only Promoting AI is Dangerous; Stresses the Importance of Safety Assurance
The government-affiliated Japan AI Safety Institute (AISI), which is responsible for ensuring the sa...
February 9, 2024
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Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa Plans to Attend G20 Foreign Minister Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 21-22
Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa plans to attend the G20 meeting of foreign ministers scheduled to tak...
February 9, 2024
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Kishida Resolved to Ink Peace Pact with Russia
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday underlined a determination to conclud...
February 8, 2024
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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Agrees on Disaster, Population Measures with Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an
TAIPEI — Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike and Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an agreed to cooperate on disaster mana...
February 8, 2024
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Japan, Jamaica Agree to Cooperate on Climate Change
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and her Jamaican counterpart, Kamina Johnson Smi...
February 8, 2024
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DPFP Scraps Talks with Ruling Bloc on Gasoline Tax Cut
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The opposition Democratic Party for the People has decided to scrap its talks w...
February 7, 2024
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Education Minister Masahito Moriyama “May Have Signed” Policy Accord with Unification Church
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Education minister Masahito Moriyama on Wednesday said that he “may have signed...
February 7, 2024
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Govt Plans Innovative Exhibition on Northern Territories, Senkakus, Takeshima; Projection Mapping Technology to be Used
Wednesday marks Northern Territories Day which was designated by the government to promote the movem...
February 7, 2024
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Official: Secrecy of Communications May Have to Be Compromised in Japan’s Efforts to Implement Active Cyber Defense
The secrecy of communications guaranteed by the Constitution may have to be compromised on some occa...
February 6, 2024
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Kishida Details People’s Burden for Child Measures
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday that the government is expecte...
February 6, 2024
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Japanese Education Minister Masahito Moriyama Denies Election Support from Unification Church
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese education minister Masahito Moriyama on Tuesday denied seeking election ...
February 6, 2024
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Japan, Italy Agree on Security Cooperation; Meloni Takes Up G7 Baton From Kishida
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni confirmed Monday that the tw...
February 6, 2024
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