Politics & Government
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Japanese Embassy, Companies Face Harsh Mood in China; Historic Anniversaries in September Add to Tension
BEIJING — The Japanese Embassy and Japanese companies in China have been on high alert amid a mounti...
August 30, 2023
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Japan PM Urges China to Engage in Expert Discussions Based on Science over Fukushima Water Release
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has reiterated calls for China to engage in expert discussions on the o...
August 30, 2023
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Stagnant Prices, Wages Starting to Move, Govt White Paper Says
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Japan’s prices and wages, which remained stagnant for many years, have started ...
August 30, 2023
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Aomori Pref. Asks Govt to Promote N-fuel Policy
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Aomori Prefecture, where a spent nuclear fuel reprocessing facility is under co...
August 30, 2023
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LDP Approves Extension of Gasoline Subsidy
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday broadly approved a proposal to e...
August 30, 2023
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Kishida Assures Zelenskyy of Japan’s Support for Ukraine; Phone Talks Touch on Japan’s Key Role as G7 Leader
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said he held phone talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy o...
August 29, 2023
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Japan, Britain Eye Cooperation to Support Decarbonization Efforts in Africa, Indo-Pacific
Japan and Britain plan to cooperate to help businesses in their respective countries reduce the risk...
August 29, 2023
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Japan Needs to ‘Brace for Long Standoff’ with China over Fukushima Treated Water
Anti-Japan actions in China following the release of treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1...
August 29, 2023
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Japan’s Fumio Kishida Meets with Possible Future PM Candidates
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a lunch meeting with digital minister Taro Kono and economic secur...
August 29, 2023
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Japan to Reaffirm Demining Support for Ukraine at International Conference
The Japanese government is stepping up its efforts to assist Ukraine in removing landmines that have...
August 29, 2023
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Cost of Living Key to Boosting Kishida’s Approval Rating
The stagnant approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in a recent nationwide poll has indicat...
August 29, 2023
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Japan to Encourage Universities to Open Overseas Campuses
The government will strengthen support for universities to open branches or campuses overseas, accor...
August 28, 2023
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Japan’s Ocean Development Strategy to Be Strengthened with Eye on China
The government has begun formulating policy goals for maritime development to be realized at an earl...
August 28, 2023
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Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet Approval Rating Remains 35%; Yomiuri Shimbun’s August Public Opinion Poll
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet approval rating was unchanged from last month at 35%, accordi...
August 28, 2023
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Lifting Ban on Paid Ride-Sharing Comes Back in Spotlight
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — Whether to lift Japan’s ban on paid ride-sharing, or the practice of private dr...
August 28, 2023
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