Politics & Government
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Ishiba Emphasizes Remodeling Archipelago in Policy Speech; Disaster Response, Political Reform Among Key Topics
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba declared Friday that he will vigorously push ahead with the remodel...
January 24, 2025
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Budget Only First Challenge Facing Ruling Coalition; Political Donations, Law on Surnames Also Contentious
Three major challenges await the minority ruling coalition as the ordinary Diet session gets unde...
January 24, 2025
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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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