Politics Popular Articles
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LDP Draft Proposal Aims for Japanese Content Industry to Reach ¥20 Trillion by 2030; Draft Calls to Double Investment and Train Talent
The Liberal Democratic Party’s subcommittee on digital content strategy compiled a draft proposal...
May 16, 2024
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Coast Guards Plan Joint Exercise; Moves by China, N. Korea Spur New Cooperation
The Japan Coast Guard plans to hold a joint exercise with the coast guards of the United States a...
May 18, 2024
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Coming of Joint Custody Inspires Relief, Concern in Japan; Questions Raised Over Medical Decisions, Other Details
A system under which divorced parents can choose joint custody to share responsibility for their ...
May 17, 2024
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Michibiki Satellite System Bolsters Firefighting Efforts in Thailand; Enhancing Communication Amid Severe Air Pollution
The government is set to initiate firefighting support using Japan’s Quasi-Zenith Satellite Syste...
May 19, 2024
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Kishida Inspects Hospital in Northeastern Japan
SAKATA, Yamagata (Jiji Press) — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a hospital in north...
May 19, 2024
Politics & Government
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Govt Plans Public-Private Info-Sharing on Cyber-Attacks; Railways, Utilities to Help Guard Against ‘Hybrid Warfare’
The government has decided to establish a consultative body as a step toward introducing an “acti...
May 21, 2024
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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Meets Families of Those Possibly Kidnapped by North Korea; Vows Swift Return of All Abductees
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi met with relatives of those possibly abducted by North ...
May 21, 2024
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Kishida Extends Condolences over Death of Iranian President Raisi; Japan Observing Impact on Middle East
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his condolences Monday over the death of Iranian President...
May 21, 2024
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Survey Finds 26% of Voters Approve of the Kishida Cabinet; Number has Remained Between 20 and 30% for Over Six Months
The approval rating of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s Cabinet was 26% in the Yomiuri Shimbun’s la...
May 21, 2024
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Yoshimasa Hayashi, Chief Cabinet Secretary, Delivers Condolences for Deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, Other Officials
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi delivered his condolences today for the deaths of Irani...
May 20, 2024
Defense & Security
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Japan, South Korea in Talks to Resume Defense Exchanges; Aim to End Radar Directing Issue.
The Japanese and South Korean governments have started discussions to resume bilateral defense ex...
May 20, 2024
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Govt to Enable Active Cyber Defense to Neutralize Cyber-Attacks; Aims to Meet International Standard of Cyber Defense
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Friday began discussions on enabling the government to con...
May 19, 2024
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U.S. Ambassador Makes 1st Visit to Japan’s Westernmost Island
Yonaguni, Okinawa Pref. (Jiji Press)—U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel on Friday visited Yona...
May 18, 2024
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Japan, U.S., S. Korea Coast Guards Plan Joint Exercise; Moves by China, N. Korea Spur New Cooperation
The Japan Coast Guard plans to hold a joint exercise with the coast guards of the United States a...
May 18, 2024
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USS Ronald Reagan Departs Japan after 8½-Year Mission; Nuclear Aircraft Carrier Set for Major Renovation
YOKOSUKA, Kanagawa — The nuclear aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan, which had been stationed at ...
May 16, 2024
Elections
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2 Candidates in Close Race in Shizuoka Gubernatorial Election; Yomiuri Survey, Reportage Find
1SHIZUOKA — Two of six candidates for the Shizuoka gubernatorial election are locked in a neck an...
May 20, 2024
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Record 6 Candidates Run in Shizuoka Governor Election
SHIZUOKA (Jiji Press) — Six people filed their candidacies for the May 26 gubernatorial election ...
May 10, 2024
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Shizuoka Gubernatorial Race Could Decide Maglev’s Fate; 1 Candidate Opposes Construction, 2 Cautiously Favor It
The fate of the planned Linear Chuo Shinkansen maglev line between Tokyo and Nagoya is set to be ...
May 8, 2024
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By-elections in Tokyo, Shimane, Nagasaki Prefectures See Lowest Voter Turnout; Reasons Likely Include Fallout from LDP Political Funds Scandal
All three by-elections for the House of Representatives held on Sunday had the lowest voter turno...
April 29, 2024
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Japan’s Opposition Party CDPJ Sweeps 3 By-Elections in Lower House (UPDATE 1)
The Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan was assured of victory in all three by-elections hel...
April 28, 2024
Political Series
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Japan By-Election Shock / Discontent Swirls Around Izumi Leadership as CDPJ Tailwind Lacks Power
CDPJ chief Kenta Izumi grinned from ear to ear as he basked in the adulation being lobbed his way...
May 2, 2024
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By-Election Shock / Moves to Replace Japan PM Kishida Gain Momentum Amid Low Ratings; LDP Heavyweights Eye Candidates for Party Presidency
Moves to replace Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have been gathering momentum behind the scenes, in ...
May 2, 2024
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By-Election Shock / Japan PM Kishida Questioned as ‘Face of Election’; Diet Dissolution in June Still Being Considered
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, who also serves as LDP president, expressed a sense of urgency to h...
April 30, 2024
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Hidden funds: Consequences of a corrupt practice / Kishida’s Political Reform Plan Meets Opposition Within LDP; Aso Cautions that Administration Needs Factions’ Support
A strangely tense atmosphere pervaded a meeting of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s political r...
January 24, 2024
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Hidden funds: Consequences of a corrupt practice / Loopholes in Political Funds Law Lead to Fundraising Scandal
Every spring, a 64-year-old futon store owner in Hashima, Gifu Prefecture, has visited the local off...
January 23, 2024
G7 Summit
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G-7 Leaders Reaffirm Unwavering Support for Ukraine
Paris (Jiji Press)—Leaders of the Group of Seven major powers issued a joint statement reaffirming ...
February 25, 2024
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G7 Aid Planned for Nations that Supply Key Minerals; Aims Include Diversified Supply Chains for Decarbonization
The Group of Seven nations plan to create a new framework in October for a fund to expand and divers...
October 1, 2023
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G7 Foreign Ministers Meet in New York, Vow to Keep Sanctions on Russia, Remain Concerned About China’s Moves in Asia
NEW YORK — G7 foreign ministers met Monday in New York and “reaffirmed their strong unity in address...
September 19, 2023
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Atomic Bomb Survivors Mostly Can Appreciate G7 Leaders’ Visit to Hiroshima Museum
Just days before the 78th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, a survey of ...
July 31, 2023
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Japan Sole Nation to Dispatch Male Minister to G7 Gender-Equality Meeting
NIKKO, Tochigi — Japan was the only Group of Seven country to dispatch a male minister to the recen...
June 26, 2023
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