Politics & Government
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G7 Eyes Targets to Mitigate Critical Mineral Import Risks
The Group of Seven industrialized nations have begun detailed discussions toward reducing their reli...
July 26, 2023
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Calls Grow for Postponement of Deadline to Scrap Health Insurance Certificates
Amid mounting calls from the ruling parties for the postponement of a deadline to scrap health insur...
July 25, 2023
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Japan to Broaden Employment Options for Intl Students Studying at Vocational Schools
The Immigration Services Agency plans to broaden employment options for international students study...
July 25, 2023
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Japan Starts Talks to Ease Foreign Care Worker Rules
TOKYO (Jiji Press) — A welfare ministry panel Monday started discussions to increase the types of wo...
July 25, 2023
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Poll: Kishida Approval Rating Hits Low of 35% Amid Ongoing My Number Missteps
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet has dipped to 35%, marking the lowest ...
July 24, 2023
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43% of Young Respondents Frown on Japan Govt Key Measures
The record-low approval rating for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet seen in a recent Yomiuri S...
July 24, 2023
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Japan to Sign EPA with Bangladesh, Increase Economic Ties
Economic, Trade and Industry minister Yasuotoshi Nishimura agreed to strengthen economic ties betwee...
July 24, 2023
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Japan Govt Releases English-language Videos on Safety of Treated Water Release
The government has released two English-language videos explaining the safety aspects of the planne...
July 24, 2023
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Japanese Foreign Minister Hayashi to Visit 6 Countries in Asia, Africa by early August
Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi plans to visit six Asian and African countries to strengthen coop...
July 23, 2023
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Japanese Govt Eyes Database of Child Sex Offenders for Prospective Employers
The government has compiled a draft of emergency measures aimed at preventing the sexual victimizati...
July 22, 2023
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Japan Slams Russia for Ending Grain Export Agreement
Japan has condemned Russia’s suspension of its participation in a grain export deal that allowed Ukr...
July 22, 2023
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Vow Enhanced Cooperation on N. Korea
KARUIZAWA, Nagano (Jiji Press) — Senior Japanese, U.S. and South Korean officials on Thursday shared...
July 21, 2023
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Kishida, Biden, Yoon Likely to Meet at Camp David on Aug. 18
Japanese, U.S. and South Korean leaders will likely hold talks on Aug. 18 at Camp David, a U.S. pres...
July 20, 2023
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Japan PM Kishida Aims to Forge Close Ties with Middle East
DOHA — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s trip to the Middle East not only focused on cooperation in the...
July 19, 2023
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Kishida Demands Scientific Evidence for Fukushima Water Dispute
DOHA (Jiji Press) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday urged China to present scientific eviden...
July 19, 2023
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