Politics & Government
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Online Campaign Videos Pay Off For Japan’s DPFP; Opposition Party Outpolls LDP Among Younger Voters
In last month’s House of Representatives election, the Democratic Party for the People expanded i...
November 5, 2024
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Japanese PM Ishiba Eyes Holding 1st Talks with U.S., Chinese Leaders at International Meetings in Mid-Nov.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba revealed his intention on Monday to hold his first talks with U.S. ...
November 5, 2024
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Momentum for Constitutional Revision to Drop After LDP, Komeito’s Election Defeat; Ishiba Determined to Continue Efforts
Sunday marked the 78th anniversary of the promulgation of Japan’s Constitution.
...November 4, 2024
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Taku Eto, Keisuke Suzuki to Join PM Ishiba’s Cabinet, Replace Incumbent Ministers Who Lost in General Election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has begun arrangements in appointing Taku Eto as the new agricultur...
November 4, 2024
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Japan Opposition Party CDPJ Struggling to Make Its Presence Felt; Faces Difficulties in Joining Forces With Other Parties
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, which drastically increased its number of seats in ...
November 4, 2024
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Former Rengo Head Koga Urges CDP, DPFP to Merge
Tokyo (Jiji Press)—The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the ...
November 3, 2024
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Komeito, DPFP Agree to Discuss Tax Reduction, Other Policies; Discussions Between 2 Parties, LDP to Begin Next Week
Komeito and the Democratic Party for the People have agreed to begin discussions on policies such...
November 2, 2024
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Ishiba Cabinet Tries to Balance PM’s Ideas with Reality in 1st month; LDP Coalition’s Loss of Majority Poses Challenge
In the first month since its inauguration on Oct. 1, the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Shigeru Is...
November 2, 2024
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Transport Minister Tetsuo Saito Likely to Be Next Komeito Leader; Current Chief Keiichi Ishii Will Step Down After Losing Seat
Transport minister Tetsuo Saito will likely become party leader of ruling junior coalition partne...
November 2, 2024
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CDPJ, DPFP Heads to Hold Meeting as Early as Tuesday, with Political and Diet Reform on Agenda
The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and the Democratic Party for the Peo...
November 1, 2024
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LDP Walking Tightrope as It Seeks ‘Partial Coalition’ with Opposition DPFP; ‘¥1.03 million Barrier’ Key to Talks
The Liberal Democratic Party faces a delicate balancing act as it enters policy talks with the op...
November 1, 2024
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Ishiba Plans to Meet Biden in Mid-Nov.; 1st Face-to-Face Meeting During APEC Summit
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to meet U.S. President Joe Biden during his visit to South Am...
November 1, 2024
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Japan Opposition Party CDPJ Aims to Join Forces With Others; Some Reluctant Over Differences in Basic Policies
Yoshihiko Noda, leader of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, has calle...
October 31, 2024
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Japan’s LDP, DPFP Execs Agree to Begin Policy Discussions; Economic Measures to Increase Take-Home Pay on Agenda
Liberal Democratic Party and Democratic Party for the People executives agreed Thursday to begin ...
October 31, 2024
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LDP To Take 6 Unaffiliated Lawmakers Into Diet Group; List Includes Seko, Others Involved in Funds Scandal
The Liberal Democratic Party is focusing its efforts on encouraging lower house members who were ...
October 31, 2024
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