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- Ishiba to Release Document on Japan-U.S. Tariff Deal; Hints at Sept. 2 for Statement on WWII Anniversary
The Japan News
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8 days ago
- Sanseito Leader Meets With Cohead of German’s AfD; Talks Include Policies Toward Foreign Nationals
The Japan News
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8 days ago
- Opposition party co-head Maehara to step down over election result
Japan Today
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9 days ago
- Nuclear test ban remains 'robust norm' despite pending treaty: chief
Japan Today
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9 days ago
- Ishiba makes major policy shift to boost rice production
Japan Today
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9 days ago
- Australia to Jointly Develop New Warships with Japan
News On Japan
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9 days ago
- Ishiba, other party leaders disagree over U.S. tariff deal
The Asahi Shimbun
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9 days ago
- Japan PM's message to warn against calamity of war, 80 years after WWII
Japan Today
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9 days ago
- Side Effects of Increasing Japan’s Minimum Wage a Concern; Small, Midsize Businesses May Have Difficulty Passing on Costs
The Japan News
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9 days ago
- Japan’s Rice Curbs to be Ended in Policy Reversal, as Ishiba to Push for Larger Harvests
The Japan News
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9 days ago
- Ishiba Wants to Convey Personal Message to Mark 80 Years Since End of WWII; Will Likely Examine Political Failures That Led to War
The Japan News
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9 days ago
- Australia awards navy frigate contract to Mitsubishi Heavy
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Record 120 countries, regions to attend Hiroshima A-bomb ceremony
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Australia to seek deal with Japan in frigate development talks
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Plastic Pollution Treaty’s Creation Uncertain Due to Conflicting Views; Oil-Producing Countries Fear Impact on Resource
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba States Negative View on Issuing Written Japan-U.S. Agreement on Tariffs; Pushes for Comments on World War II
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- Documents show secret pact if U.S. troops sent to Korea conflict
The Asahi Shimbun
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10 days ago
- Japan, Ukraine Make Joint Statement on Further Promoting Economic Ties; Private Sector Collaboration to Be Supported
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- Japan ready to compile extra budget to cushion U.S. tariff blow, Ishiba says
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Japan to Hold Justice Minister Meeting with Central Asian Nations Next Year with Aim of Upholding Rule of Law
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- Russian, Chinese navies carry out artillery and anti-submarine drills in Sea of Japan
Japan Today
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11 days ago
- Korean A-bomb survivors in Japan hold 1st memorial in Hiroshima
Japan Today
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11 days ago
- Komeito, JCP Face Growing Crisis in Support after Decades in Politics
The Japan News
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11 days ago
- Japanese Govt to Classify Large-scale Infrastructure Failures as Disasters; Disaster Relief to Become Available for Such Incidents
The Japan News
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11 days ago
- Summary Indictment Eyed for Japan LDP Hagiuda’s Secretary
The Japan News
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11 days ago
- Japan to Start Producing Gallium in Australia, Looking to Ensure Stable Supply
The Japan News
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11 days ago
- Minority Ruling Parties Face Tough Going as Extraordinary Diet Session Begins; Opposition Parties Face Unity Issue
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- No message from Ishiba on 80th anniversary of end of war
The Asahi Shimbun
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12 days ago
- Treaty to control nuclear risks under strain 80 years after U.S. bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Japan Today
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12 days ago
- Ishiba not to make statement on 80th anniversary of WWII end
Japan Today
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12 days ago
- Japan’s Ishiba to Push Back War Review Statement Past Aug. 15; May Intend to Issue Statement on Instrument of Surrender Anniversary on Sept. 2
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- The EU has signed a new tariff agreement too — did the U.S. win?
News On Japan
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13 days ago
- Ishin's Okazaki Makes First Appearance in Diet, Prioritizes Gasoline Tax Cut
News On Japan
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13 days ago
- LDP Committee Begins Review of Party’s Dismal Election Result; Reported to Be Compiled Within August
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Opposition parties renew push to scrap extra gas tax
The Asahi Shimbun
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13 days ago
- Ito mayor retracts plans to resign over fraud allegations
The Asahi Shimbun
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13 days ago
- Japan, Brazil to Cohost Meeting on Sustainable Fuel; Intl Adoption of Hydrogen, Biofuel to Be Promoted
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Japan seeks swift cut to U.S. auto tariff following trade deal
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba seeks summit with S. Korea leader Lee soon
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Extra Diet session begins after Japan ruling bloc's election setback
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Extraordinary Diet Session Kicks Off; Opposition Parties Call for Clarification on Japan-U.S. Tariff Agreement
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Japanese politician offers official apology for saying town’s rice tastes bad
Japan Today
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14 days ago
- Philippines sees no issue if Japan amends Constitution to define SDF
Japan Today
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15 days ago
- Japan ruling, opposition blocs agree to scrap gasoline tax
Japan Today
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15 days ago
- Ishiba eyes better ties with S Korea after meeting foreign chief
Japan Today
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15 days ago
- Lack of Japan-U.S. Trade Deal Document Causes Worry; 2 Govts Put Differing Spins on Details of Agreement
The Japan News
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15 days ago
- Japan’s Ruling LDP Decides to Hold Meeting of Party Lawmakers of Both Houses; Meeting to Focus on Responsibility for Upper House Election Defeat
The Japan News
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15 days ago
- U.S-Japan trade deal guarantees lowest tariff rates for chips, pharma, Japanese official says
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- South Korea Foreign Minister Cho visiting Japan, U.S. for first meetings with partners
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- China warns against Japan's 1st space defense guidelines
Japan Today
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16 days ago
- Mayor Who Called Rice Bad Apologizes to Farmers
News On Japan
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16 days ago
- Japan’s Ruling LDP Debates Ouster of Prime Minister; Heated Discussions Continue For Over 4 Hours
The Japan News
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16 days ago
- Japan ruling party eyes plenary meeting amid rift over PM resignation
Japan Today
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16 days ago
- LDP to Hold Meeting of Party Lawmakers of Both Houses Soon; Will Seek to Determine Ishiba’s Responsibility for Election Defeat
The Japan News
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16 days ago
- Saitama calls for temporary halt on visa waiver pact with Turkey
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- Opposition Parties Blast Chaos Over PM Ishiba’s Resignation, But Remains Divided on No-Confidence Motion
The Japan News
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16 days ago
- LDP to hold joint plenary meeting, possible venue for vote on Ishiba
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- Japan to deploy long-range anti-ship missiles in Kumamoto
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- Chinese Developers on Tiny Japanese Island Raise Eyebrows
News On Japan
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17 days ago
- Ishiba Offers Apology to LDP Members over Election Defeat; Talks about Avoiding ‘Political Vacuum’
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Ishiba remains defiant, insists on staying in office
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- Poll: 48% of voters say ‘Japanese First’ works for them
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- New S Korea Foreign Minister Cho eyes visit to Japan on Tuesday
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Japan PM to seek support at party meeting amid pressure to leave
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Poll: 47% of voters say Ishiba can stay despite election loss
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- Japan Innovation Party Ponders Coalition with LDP, Komeito; Seeks to Realize Osaka ‘Secondary Capital’ Initiative
The Japan News
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18 days ago
- YouTube generation propels Japan's anti-foreigner politics into the mainstream
Japan Today
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18 days ago
- Japan, U.S. ministers reached trade agreement in mid-June: sources
Japan Today
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18 days ago
- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Speaks to Press, Says He Has to ‘Curb His Own Feelings’ Over Whether to Step Down
The Japan News
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18 days ago
- Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thing
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Japan, U.S. discussing scenario for nuclear weapons use: sources
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Japan may face political turmoil if PM quits soon after election loss
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Calls for Ishiba to Step Down Quickly Growing Within LDP, Govt; August Schedule Makes Timing Difficult
The Japan News
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19 days ago
- China lodges protest with Japan over Taiwan foreign minister's visit
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Pressure mounts on Ishiba to resign, but he remains defiant
The Asahi Shimbun
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19 days ago
- Demonstrators Gather to Support Ishiba Amid Growing Calls for His Resignation
The Japan News
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19 days ago
- Taiwan foreign minister made visit to Japan: ruling LDP lawmaker
Japan Today
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20 days ago
- Over 50% of Japan's upper house lawmakers oppose LDP-led government
Japan Today
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20 days ago
- Ishiba vows 'steady' implementation of U.S. tariff deal
Japan Today
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20 days ago
- '#Ishiba Don't quit': unlikely support grows for Japan PM
Japan Today
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20 days ago
- Increased Imports of U.S. Rice Likely to Have Limited Impact in Japan; Aircraft Agreement, LNG Project May Cause Issues
The Japan News
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20 days ago
- Japan interests ‘protected’ under tariff agreement, Ishiba says
The Asahi Shimbun
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20 days ago
- Ishiba Orders Support for Smaller Businesses in Face of U.S. Tariffs; Informs Party Leaders of Deal’s Details
The Japan News
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20 days ago
- Prime Minister Ishiba ‘to Ensure Implementation of Tariff Agreement’; Refuses to Answer Question on Stepping Down
The Japan News
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20 days ago
- Ishiba explains he has a job to do and won’t quit over election
The Asahi Shimbun
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20 days ago
- Top Japan, S Korea diplomats to pursue stable development of ties
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Japan’s LDP Mulls Timing, Method of Party Presidential Election to Select Ishiba’s Successor
The Japan News
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21 days ago
- Ishiba Weighs Timing of Resignation Amid Revolt in LDP; Prime Minister Seeks to Minimize Political Disruption
The Japan News
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21 days ago
- Ishiba stands his ground while intra-party split intensifies
The Asahi Shimbun
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21 days ago
- Sanseito refuses entry to critical reporter at news conference
The Asahi Shimbun
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21 days ago
- Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Says Japan Still Seeks Surrender of Anti-Whaling Activist Watson; Emphasizing Warrant’s Validity
The Japan News
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21 days ago
- Wheels Start Turning in Race to Replace Ishiba as LDP President, With Top Contenders Likely Same as in 2024
The Japan News
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21 days ago
- Ishiba denies he has decided to quit
Japan Today
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22 days ago
- EU and Japan agree to work together to promote free trade and economic security
Japan Today
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22 days ago
- Survey: Sanseito faithful a new breed of political animal in Japan
The Asahi Shimbun
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22 days ago
- Ishiba denies reports he will resign, says he will focus on trade deal with the US
The Asahi Shimbun
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22 days ago
- Why a far-right party in Japan made big gains
The Asahi Shimbun
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22 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba Meets with Former Prime Ministers; They Discuss ‘Sense of Crisis’ Following Election Defeat
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Likely to Step down Following Japan-U.S. Trade Deal
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Ishiba lauds tariff deal with U.S. as result of 'strong efforts'
The Asahi Shimbun
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22 days ago
- Ishiba Cabinet Approval Rating Plummets to 22% Following Heavy Loss in House of Councillors Election
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Who could replace Japan's Ishiba as leader of the ruling party?
Japan Today
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22 days ago
- Trump announces 'massive' Japan trade deal including 15% tariff
Japan Today
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22 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba to announce resignation next month, Mainichi says
Japan Today
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22 days ago
- Japan to defend against social media attempts to sway elections
The Asahi Shimbun
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22 days ago
- Moves to Oust Ishiba Were Already Underway Within LDP; Members Took Steps to Hold Plenary Meetings, Election
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Survey: Takaichi Deemed Most Suitable Choice for Next PM;But Koizumi More Popular Among Supporters of LDP
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Support Rate for Japan’s Ruling Liberal Democratic Party Plunges to Record Low 19% in Wake of Historic Election Defeat
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Leading LDP Lawmakers Propose Becoming Opposition Party; Group Suggests Remaining in Power Will Cause ‘Stagnation’
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba to Step Down Over Defeat in Upper House Election
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Trump says trade deal struck with Japan includes 15% tariff
The Asahi Shimbun
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23 days ago
- Voter Turnout Climbs Nationwide, Topping 60% in 12 Prefectures
News On Japan
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23 days ago
- Support for PM Ishiba Cabinet hits record-low 23% after election loss
Japan Today
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23 days ago
- MAGA-style 'anti-globalist' politics arrives in Japan
Japan Today
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23 days ago
- Outcry against Ishiba grows, but LDP leaders try to let off steam
The Asahi Shimbun
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23 days ago
- Prime Minister Ishiba Receives Understanding, Criticism from Cabinet; Minister Cautions Impact on U.S. Tariff Talks
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Japan Prime Minister Has Tough Road Ahead in Running Diet; May Struggle to Pass Supplementary Budget Proposal
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- CDPJ’s Noda Seeks to Deepen Ties within Opposition Camp
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Suits filed to null upper house election over vote disparity
Japan Today
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23 days ago
- PM Ishiba faces resignation calls from within LDP after election loss
Japan Today
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23 days ago
- Rising Sanseito party to target protection of state secrets
The Asahi Shimbun
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23 days ago
- Record 42 Women Elected in Japan’s Upper House Election; 29% of Upper House Lawmakers are Women
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- News in Pictures / Upper House Election: Offer Harsh Lesson for Ruling Parties; Following Lower House and Tokyo Assembly Votes, String of Defeats for Ishiba’s Bloc Continues
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Akazawa denies election defeat will impact U.S. tariff talks
The Asahi Shimbun
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23 days ago
- LDP Lawmakers Want Ishiba Step Down After Election Rout; However, Few Seem Inclined to Force Prime Minister Out
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Komeito Suffers Historic Defeat, Winning Record-low 8 Seats; Rival to Saito Yet to Emerge in Junior Coalition Partner
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Akazawa Downplays Election’s Impact on Tariff Talks;Bessent Denies Interest in Japan’s ‘Internal Workings’
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Ishiba’s Pledge to Remain Gets Cool Reception in LDP; Many Call for PM to Take Responsibility for Defeat
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- U.S. Seeking Best Deal for Americans in Talks with Japan: Bessent
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Ruling Bloc Loses Grip on Upper House Control
News On Japan
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24 days ago
- LDP's Muneo Suzuki Declares Retirement, Then Claims Victory Three Hours Later
News On Japan
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24 days ago
- Fukushima Decontaminated Soil Placed in Japan Prime Minister's Garden
News On Japan
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24 days ago
- Right-leaning group rises in Japan amid voter discontent
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Ex-Japanese PM Suga eyes visit to S Korea next week
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Despite election results, Japan says it is seeking U.S. trade deal by Aug 1
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Japan’s 3 Major Business Groups Respond to Election Results, Urging Stability and Focus on Tariffs
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Japan’s Ruling Coalition to Face More Difficulty Governing as It Loses Majority in Both Houses
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Ishiba Vows to Stay on Despite Ruling Bloc’s Loss in Upper House Election; ‘Stagnation Must Not Be Allowed’
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Japan Ruling Bloc Loses Majority in Upper House; Ishiba Vows to Remain Prime Minister
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- ‘Japanese First’ party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
The Asahi Shimbun
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24 days ago
- Citing pressing issues, Ishiba vows to remain in office
The Asahi Shimbun
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24 days ago
- Record 42 women win seats in Japan upper house election
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Opposition parties to press Ishiba on consumption tax cut
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Ishiba vows to stay on as PM after bruising election defeat
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: CDPJ Seeks to Convince Opposition to Take Power, but Other Parties Look Unwilling to Team Up
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- LDP-Komeito coalition more precarious after drubbing at polls
The Asahi Shimbun
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24 days ago
- Democratic Party for the People Makes Major Gains on Support from Working-Age Population, Younger Generations
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Sanseito Expands National Presence with Wins in Tokyo, Aichi, Fukuoka; Strategy of Fielding Candidates in Every Constituency Race Pays Off
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Exit Poll: Voters Prioritize Economic Issues; Consumption Tax Reduction Favored by Over Half of Respondents
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Sanseito, DPP sharply increase their presence in Upper House
The Asahi Shimbun
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24 days ago
- Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Implies He Won’t Resign; Japan Must ‘Avoid Stagnation in National Politics’
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Upper House Election: Liberal Democratic Party’s Keizo Takemi Loses Diet Seat, Expresses Intention to Retire
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Parties, Candidates Compete Fiercely on Social Media During Election; Baseless Information Rampant
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Record 26 million vote early in Japan's upper house election
Japan Today
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25 days ago
- Ishiba laments 'harsh' election result as upper house control slips
Japan Today
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25 days ago
- 'Japanese First' party emerges as election force with tough immigration talk
Japan Today
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25 days ago
- Ishiba intends to stay in office despite loss of seats by coalition
The Asahi Shimbun
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25 days ago
- LDP’s support base thinning, independent votes eroded
The Asahi Shimbun
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25 days ago
- Japan's ruling coalition likely to lose upper house majority, exit poll shows
Japan Today
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25 days ago
- Ruling coalition on track for losing majority in Upper House
The Asahi Shimbun
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25 days ago
- Japan votes in a key election as Ishiba faces possible setback
The Asahi Shimbun
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25 days ago
- Akazawa, Japan’s Chief Negotiator for Tariff Talks, Plans to Visit U.S. for 8th Round of Talks
The Japan News
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25 days ago
- Japan tariff negotiator Akazawa to hold more trade talks in U.S. this week
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Japan set to meet 2% defense target, but future hikes uncertain
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Japan heads to polls in key test for PM Ishiba
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- A loss for Ishiba could worsen political instability in the face of U.S. tariffs and rising prices
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Sharp increase in early voting with election held on 3-day weekend
The Asahi Shimbun
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26 days ago
- A loss for Ishiba could worsen political instability in the face of US tariffs and rising prices
The Asahi Shimbun
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26 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba Meets U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent to Talk Tariffs, Hoping for Progress
The Japan News
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26 days ago
- U.S. Treasury chief sure of 'good' tariff deal with Japan: Ishiba
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Japan, EU to hold summit on Wednesday in Tokyo
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Ishiba adopts hardline rhetoric ahead of Sunday's election
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Japan rice prices double, raising pressure on PM
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Criticism persists over Japan's election system favoring celebrities
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- 3 Upper House candidates get death threats before election
The Asahi Shimbun
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27 days ago
- Sanseito hopeful supports Japan entering nuclear arms race
The Asahi Shimbun
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27 days ago
- Japan Denies Claim That Foreign Nationals Are Abusing Welfare System
News On Japan
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28 days ago
- Sentencing of Japan ‘Spy’ Shows China’s Line on National Security; Lack of Transparency May Set Back Japan-China Ties
The Japan News
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28 days ago
- Sanseito hopeful does interview with Russian state media
The Asahi Shimbun
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28 days ago
- How could Japan's election affect economic policy?
Japan Today
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28 days ago
- How could Japan’s election affect economic policy?
The Asahi Shimbun
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28 days ago
- Japan ‘a target of foreign election interference’ online;Bots Found Pushing Posts Fomenting Japan-U.S. Division
The Japan News
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28 days ago
- Trump suggests trade deal with Japan by Aug 1 deadline will be difficult
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Japan populist party faces complaint over alleged false online post
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Chances of partner joining UK-Italian-Japanese fighter jet project diminishing, BAE executive says
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Sanseito retains populist message after silencing vaccine stance
The Asahi Shimbun
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29 days ago
- Ishiba seeking to cut down lines for women’s public restrooms
The Asahi Shimbun
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29 days ago
- S Korea summons Japan's defense attache in protest over island claims
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Ruling coalition's struggle in upper house race leaves BOJ deadlocked
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Ishiba, EU Leaders to Agree on Intl Economic Order; Draft Statement Shows Support For Rules-Based Free Trade
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Japan Forms New Task Force to Tackle Crimes Linked to Foreigners
News On Japan
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30 days ago
- Ishiba Likely to Meet with Bessent in Tokyo This Week; U.S. Treasury Secretary to Attend Expo Event
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Survey: Backers of rising parties rely on social media for beliefs
The Asahi Shimbun
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30 days ago
- More Workers Quitting to Provide Care to Family Members; Employees Lack Understanding of Support Systems
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Japan PM to meet Bessent on Friday, Yomiuri says
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Ishiba eyes tighter oversight of foreign residents via new office
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Ruling coalition projected to lose majority in Upper House
The Asahi Shimbun
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30 days ago
- Govt Forms New ‘Command Center’ for Foreigner Policy; Office Will Handle Issues Including Illegal Stays, Crime Involving Foreign Nationals
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Poll: LDP picked for all issues except ‘foreign resident policy’
The Asahi Shimbun
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30 days ago
- Osaka Expo Boosts Diplomacy, Tourism, Business Growth; Prefecture Logged 4.99 Million Overnight Guests in April
The Japan News
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30 days ago