Politics & Government
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With Budget Committee In Opposition Hands, LDP Wary; Japan’s Minority Ruling Party Faces Unusual Challenge
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party have been increasingly wary of deliberatio...
November 16, 2024
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Foreign Minister Iwaya Meets Counterparts from U.S., South Korea; Discussions Center on Russia, North Korea, China
Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya shared serious concerns over the progress of military cooperation ...
November 15, 2024
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LDP, Komeito, DPFP Discuss Economic Measures; ‘¥1.03 Million Barrier’ Revision Remains at Center of Attention
The Liberal Democratic Party, Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People on Friday discussed...
November 15, 2024
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Tokyo Governor Announces Plans to Develop Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm Off Izu Coast at COP29
BAKU — The Tokyo metropolitan government is planning to develop a large-scale offshore wind farm ...
November 15, 2024
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CDPJ Pressures LDP To Accept Selective Surname System; Many In Diet Approve Separate Names For Spouses
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan moved to shake up the Liberal Democratic Party over ...
November 14, 2024
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Hayashi: Ishiba Has No Health Issues; Sleeping During Prime Minister Vote Was Due to ‘Cold Medicine’
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba does not have any health problems, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimas...
November 14, 2024
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CDPJ’s Jun Azumi Appointed as Budget Committee Chairperson; 1st Opposition Member to Take Up Post in 30 Years
The House of Representatives on Wednesday appointed Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawm...
November 14, 2024
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¥30,000 Benefit Eyed for Low-Income Households as Part of Comprehensive Economic Package; Ruling Parties Also Considering Child Benefits, Gas, Electricity Subsidies
The government and ruling parties have begun coordinating on plans to provide ¥30,000 per househo...
November 14, 2024
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Japan, Britain to Create Forum of Foreign, Economy Ministers
London, Nov. 13 (Jiji Press) — Japan and Britain are considering setting up a forum of their fore...
November 14, 2024
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Japan’s LDP, Komeito, DPFP Discuss Economic Measures; DPFP Makes 15 Additional Requests to Support Wage Hikes, Increase Take-Home Pay
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its junior coalition partner Komeito held the first meeti...
November 13, 2024
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PM Ishiba Has ‘Medical Checkup’ 2nd Time within 5 Days, He Was Noted to Have Fallen Asleep During Prime Ministerial Election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited Akasaka Sanno Medical Center in Tokyo on Wednesday morning....
November 13, 2024
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Ishiba Cabinet’s Approval Up 9 Points Since Election; Many Supporters Cite Lack Of Any ‘Other Good People’
The approval rating for the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stood at 43% in a Yom...
November 13, 2024
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PM Ishiba’s Minority Government Walks A Tightrope;Opposition Could Call No-Confidence Vote At Will
Monday’s runoff election in the Diet kept Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in office, but it also sh...
November 12, 2024
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Ishiba Launches New Cabinet, with Benefits Planned for Low Earners
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba launched his second Cabinet on Monday night. As the leader of a rul...
November 12, 2024
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Ishiba Had Scant Latitude In Cabinet Appointments; Posts Assigned to Please LDP Heavyweights, Komeito
The forming of the second Cabinet of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba was marked by his defensive po...
November 12, 2024
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