Politics
Politics & Government
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Search of LDP Faction Offices Shocks Japan Government; LDP Officials Stress Seriousness of Situation
Shock spread throughout the government and ruling parties over the fact that the offices of the Abe ...
December 19, 2023
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Japan Govt to Mandate AI-Generated Content Detection Technologies; Draft Guidelines Aim to Guard Against Misinformation
The government will require artificial intelligence developers and others to develop or deploy techn...
December 19, 2023
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Shigeru Ishiba Seen as Best Choice for LDP’s Next Leader in Poll, with Support Strong among Older Voters
Shigeru Ishiba, former secretary general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, was deemed the most...
December 18, 2023
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Kishida Cabinet’s Approval Rating Remains Low at 25％, Low Expectations for Kishida, New Cabinet Members
The approval rating of the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stood at 25% in a Yomiuri Shimbun...
December 18, 2023
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Japan Lawmakers Questioned Over Hidden Funds Scandal; Full Investigation Planned Into Communications With Faction
Liberal Democratic Party members suspected of receiving large kickbacks from their faction have been...
December 18, 2023
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Distrust Grows Over Japan Political Fundraising Scandal
Distrust is spreading among people who bought tickets for political fundraising parties organized by...
December 17, 2023
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Japan to Raise Elderly Care Fees by 1.59 Pct in FY 2024
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The government is expected to raise the elderly care service fees paid to servi...
December 17, 2023
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Japan Govt Eyes Establishing Centralized Certification Entity for Security Clearance System
The government plans to set up a new organization that will centrally certify handlers of sensitive ...
December 17, 2023
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LDP’s Abe Faction Refused to Accept Receipts For Kickbacks from Party Ticket Revenue
A Liberal Democratic Party faction once led by late former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe refused to acce...
December 17, 2023
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Japan Planning New Official Body to Ensure AI Safety; Standards to Be Formulated for Generative AI Creators, Others
The government has decided to establish a new organization as early as January that will be responsi...
December 17, 2023
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LDP’s Ishiba Seeks Diet Talks on Political Funds Law Revision
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—A senior Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker on Sunday called for talks at next yea...
December 17, 2023
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Japan Holds Symposium on N. Korea Abduction Issue
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The Japanese government held a symposium in Tokyo on Saturday that focused on N...
December 17, 2023
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Japan PM Kishida Mourns Death of Kuwait’s Emir
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday mourned the death of Kuwait’s Emir She...
December 17, 2023
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Japan Govt’s Osaka Expo Costs to Total ¥164 Billion
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japanese government expenses directly related to the 2025 World Exposition in O...
December 17, 2023
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TB Tests to be Mandated for Some Visitors from 6 Nations; Japan Aims to Maintain its Low Incidence of the Disease
The government plans to require foreigners from six Asian countries coming to Japan for medium- to l...
December 17, 2023
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