Politics
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China Sees Value in ‘Mutually Beneficial’ Ties With Japan; Retired Ambassador Tells Story of Recent Turning Point
The reaffirmation of a “mutually beneficial relationship based on common strategic interests” agreed...
December 29, 2023
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Plant Restart in Local Govt Hands; Niigata Gov. May Hold Election on Matter
A decision on the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant will go down to local reside...
December 29, 2023
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Another Lawmaker’s Offices Raided over Funds Scandal
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The public prosecutors searched locations related to House of Councillors membe...
December 28, 2023
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Concerns Deepen Within Japan’s Ruling Party Following Search of Lawmaker’s Office Over Political Funds Scandal
Members of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) are increasingly worried following an official search ...
December 28, 2023
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Kishida Emphasizes Willingness to Improve Japan-South Korea Relations
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida emphasized his willingness to promote efforts to improve Japan-South Ko...
December 28, 2023
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Japan Govt Panel Proposes Use of Ride-Sharing Services at Osaka Expo
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A Japanese government panel proposed Tuesday that ride-sharing services be util...
December 28, 2023
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Former Lower House Speaker Yohei Kono Opposed Firms’ Political Donations
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Yohei Kono, former speaker of the House of Representatives, called for abolishi...
December 27, 2023
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Japan, China Experts to Hold Talks Next Year on Discharge of Treated Water from Fukushima N-plant
The governments of Japan and China have agreed to hold talks early next year between experts from th...
December 27, 2023
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LDP Abe Faction’s Kickback Practice Dates Back 20 Years; Faction Leaders Deny Knowing Funds Went Unreported
The practice of providing kickbacks from political fundraising parties has continued in the Abe fact...
December 27, 2023
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Govt Orders 4 Insurers to Improve Practices
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Financial Services Agency on Tuesday issued business improvement orders to ...
December 27, 2023
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Govt to OK Henoko Land Work Changes Instead of Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki; Case to be First Use of ‘Execution by Proxy’
Land minister Tetsuo Saito said at a press conference Tuesday morning that the central government wi...
December 26, 2023
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Kishida Unveils Plan for New Organization to Reform LDP, as Scandal Wears on Public’s Trust
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has revealed plans for a new organization to discuss reforms of the Lib...
December 26, 2023
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Japan, Saudi Arabia Agree to Cooperate on Mining Ventures Abroad
The government announced Monday it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia to coo...
December 26, 2023
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Japan, U.S. to Set Up Prime Minister Fumio Kishida State Visit to United States in March
The Japanese and U.S. governments are working on arrangements for an official visit by Prime Ministe...
December 26, 2023
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News in Pictures / Political Fundraising Scandal Batters Kishida Administration
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s administration has been deeply shaken by the hidden funds scandal rel...
December 26, 2023
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