Politics & Government
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Japan to Host Trilateral Meeting with China and S. Korea in March, with Agenda Expected to Tackle Climate, N. Korea
The government is arranging with China and South Korea a trilateral meeting of foreign ministers,...
January 23, 2025
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Japan’s Political Parties React as Trump Takes Office; New U.S. Policies ‘Expected to Have a Major Impact’
Japan’s ruling and opposition parties voiced concern over the impact on Japan’s economy and secur...
January 22, 2025
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Japan, U,S. Foreign Ministers Agree on Bolstering Alliance; Discussion Includes North Korea, China, U.S. Steel Purchase
WASHINGTON — Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met in Washin...
January 22, 2025
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Japan, Laos Agree to Enhance Security Cooperation; Tokyo Will Support Laotian Economy, Infrastructure Maintenance
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Laos Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone agreed to enhance mutual...
January 22, 2025
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Ishiba Prepares to Build Relationship with Trump; Japanese PM’s Approach will Differ from That of Abe
Under the new U.S. administration of President Donald Trump, the future of Japan-U.S. relations w...
January 21, 2025
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Japan Prime Minister Eager to Build Relationship with Trump, Says February Summit Date Will Be Chosen Soon
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Tuesday he wanted to establish a “relationship of trust” with ...
January 21, 2025
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Poll Shows Approval for Cabinet of Japan’s Prime Minister Remains Steady; Majority of Respondents Concerned About Trump’s ‘America First’ Policy
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s Cabinet approval rating remained steady, according to an opinion ...
January 20, 2025
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Japan’s LDP Secretary General Expected to Become Chairman of Japan-China Parliamentary Friendship Group; Moriyama Set to Take Over from Nikai
Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Hiroshi Moriyama is expected to become the next chairm...
January 20, 2025
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Ishiba Seeks Debate on Resources for Hike in Taxable Income
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday stressed the importance of fi...
January 19, 2025
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Nippon Ishin Puts Emphasis on Corporate Donation Ban
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation party) puts importance on the realizatio...
January 19, 2025
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National Security Secretary Head Akiba Announces Resignation; Outgoing Head Calls for Deeper Ties Between Japan, U.S.
National Security Secretariat Secretary General Takeo Akiba said Friday he will tender his resign...
January 19, 2025
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LDP Money Scandal Hits Tokyo Metropolitan Assembly; Ruling Party Worries Over Effect On Summer Elections
The “politics and money” scandal involving factions of Liberal Democratic Party in the Diet has n...
January 19, 2025
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Many Issues to Address in Election Law Revision
Revising the Public Offices Election Law requires addressing many issues, such as the posting of ...
January 18, 2025
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Iwaya to Attend U.S. President-Elect Trump’s Inauguration; First Time for a Japanese Foreign Minister to Attend a U.S. Presidential Inauguration
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya will attend U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration on Mo...
January 18, 2025
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Laos Prime Minister Set to Meet with Japan Prime Minister Ishiba During Visit to Japan From Tuesday
Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone will visit Japan from Tuesday to Thursday and meet with...
January 17, 2025
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