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- Koike-tied party wins most seats in assembly; LDP takes a drubbing
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7 days ago
- Hayashi: U.S. Strikes on Iran Were Show of Determination
The Japan News
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7 days ago
- Younger Japanese drawn to anti-immigrant populist party Sanseito
Japan Today
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7 days ago
- Voting under way in Tokyo assembly race, prelude to national election
Japan Today
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7 days ago
- Japan, S Korea mark 60 years of ties despite lingering tension and political uncertainty
Japan Today
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7 days ago
- Ishiba's LDP set to post record-low results in Tokyo assembly vote
Japan Today
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7 days ago
- Japan Postpones Ending Japan-S. Korea Continental Shelf Agreement; Holds Off to Keep Ties Despite Project’s Lack of Progress
The Japan News
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7 days ago
- Joint venture for Japan-Britain-Italy fighter jet project launched
Japan Today
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8 days ago
- Singapore Diplomat Bilahari Kausikan Says U.S. Has Long-term Competitive Strategy with China
The Japan News
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9 days ago
- No Vote in Upper House on Bill to Abolish Provisional Gasoline Tax; Bill Likely to Be Scrapped
The Japan News
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9 days ago
- Japanese Nationals Start Evacuation from Israel
News On Japan
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9 days ago
- Japan scraps U.S. meeting after Washington demands more defense spending: report
Japan Today
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9 days ago
- Modi coming in August to seal deal on bullet trains for India
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9 days ago
- Tokyo Assembly Election Candidates Make Last Appeals to Voters on Final Campaign Day in Sweltering Heat
The Japan News
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9 days ago
- Japan scraps U.S. meeting after Washington demands more defense spending--FT
The Asahi Shimbun
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9 days ago
- Japan hosts coast guard drills with U.S. and Philippines as sea tensions rise
The Asahi Shimbun
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9 days ago
- Countries evacuating citizens from Iran and Israel
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9 days ago
- Regular Diet session to end Sunday
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Ishiba to visit Netherlands from Tuesday for NATO summit
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Ishiba rules out lower house dissolution for now
Japan Today
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10 days ago
- Japan, Thailand Should Speak Up to U.S. on Tariffs; Emerging Countries Should Diversify Their Markets
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- LDP vows sharp rises in GDP and income for Upper House election
The Asahi Shimbun
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10 days ago
- Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba Says Govt Will Take Measures to Ease Price Hikes of Petroleum Products
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- Ishiba Calls for Close Communication with S. Korea; 2 Countries Celebrate 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- Noda abandons no-confidence motion to avoid power ‘vacuum’
The Asahi Shimbun
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10 days ago
- Japan Joins Race to Attract Top U.S. Researchers with ¥100 Bil. Investment
The Japan News
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10 days ago
- MSDF destroyer sails through Taiwan Strait amid tensions
The Asahi Shimbun
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10 days ago
- Ishiba Strives to Bridge Divide Between U.S., Europe; Takes Neutral Stance to Avoid Impact on Tariff Negotiations
The Japan News
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11 days ago
- Four Arrested in Corruption Case Over Bid Rigging for Kiryu City Hall Construction
News On Japan
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11 days ago
- 'Japan first' push puts PM in dilemma on tariffs ahead of election
Japan Today
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11 days ago
- Tariff Talks Rescheduled as Trump Rigid on Automobiles; Japan Officials Unable to Predict Timing of Agreement
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- No-Confidence Motion Unlikely as Japan-U.S. Talks Stall;CDPJ Calls Trump’s Tariff’s a ‘National Crisis’
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- Japan, South Korea leaders vow to boost ties in 1st in-person meeting
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12 days ago
- Ishiba says disagreements remain with U.S. on tariffs; Trump calls Japan 'tough'
Japan Today
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12 days ago
- Ishiba, Zelenskyy Agree to Cooperate on Ukrainian Situation in Their 1st Meeting; Japan Pledges Continued Support
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- Ishiba leaves G-7 summit with Upper House election on mind
The Asahi Shimbun
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12 days ago
- Japan PM Ishiba, S. Korea President Lee Agree on Reciprocal Visits; 1st Meeting for Leaders on Sidelines of G7 Summit
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- Ishiba: Iran Must Never Be Allowed to Develop Nuclear Weapons
The Japan News
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12 days ago
- Japan opposition critical after no deal at Ishiba-Trump tariff talks
Japan Today
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12 days ago
- G7 leaders forge on without Trump; Canada aids Ukraine
Japan Today
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12 days ago
- Government to Scrap Rice Crop Index; Will Turn to Satellites, AI to Analyze Production
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Trump Sees Possible Trade Pact with ‘Tough’ Japan, Says EU Not Offering Fair Deal
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Ishiba, Trump Fail to Reach Deal on U.S. Tariffs at G7 Summit in Canada; Agree to Keep Negotiating
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Japan calls for utmost restraint from Iran in conflict with Israel
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Japan Asks Foreign Govts to Help Stop Online Casino Services; Govt Moves to Tackle Addition Epidemic
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- BOJ to slow pace of tapering bond purchases; rate kept unchanged
The Asahi Shimbun
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13 days ago
- 70,000 Rice-Related Businesses in Japan to be Surveyed; Ministry Seeks to Find Causes of Shortages, Price Hikes
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- Mahathir Urges ASEAN to Create United Front Against U.S.; Warns High Tariffs Will Be ‘Very Damaging for America’
The Japan News
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13 days ago
- No breakthrough in Ishiba-Trump talks in Canada on U.S. tariffs
The Asahi Shimbun
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13 days ago
- Trump to leave G7 summit early; says removing Russia from group was a mistake
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Japan, U.S. still far from tariff deal after Ishiba-Trump summit
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Japan Approves Pension Reform
News On Japan
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13 days ago
- S Korean leader Lee expresses desire for stable ties with Japan
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Panel to propose Japan raise defense spending above 2% of GDP
Japan Today
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13 days ago
- Farm ministry to scrap ‘outdated’ index on rice harvest yields
The Asahi Shimbun
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14 days ago
- Ishiba arrives in Canada to attend G7, meet Trump over tariffs
Japan Today
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14 days ago
- Survey: CDP surpasses falling DPP as top opposition party
The Asahi Shimbun
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14 days ago
- Voter survey: 67% disapprove of Ishiba’s plan for cash payouts
The Asahi Shimbun
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14 days ago
- Japan’s Ishiba Arrives in Canada for G7 Summit
The Japan News
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14 days ago
- Japan and U.S. trade negotiators spoke again on Saturday, Tokyo says
The Asahi Shimbun
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14 days ago
- Ishiba heads to G-7 to press Trump to drop auto tariffs
The Asahi Shimbun
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14 days ago
- Japan pushes preemptive cyber defense; calls on firms to act
Japan Today
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14 days ago
- Ishiba cabinet support rate rises to 37%; most back rice policy shift
Japan Today
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14 days ago
- At G7 summit, world leaders aim to show they're not intimidated by Trump
Japan Today
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14 days ago
- Keio U. Professor Yuichi Hosoya Says Japan Showing Good Example by Not Rushing to Conclude Trade Deal over U.S. Tariffs
The Japan News
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15 days ago
- Ishiba heads to G7 to press Trump to drop auto tariffs
Japan Today
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15 days ago
- Akazawa Holds Telephone Talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary; Negotiations Continue Ahead of Japan-U.S. Summit
The Japan News
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15 days ago
- Japan sets 1% wage growth target to spur economy in new policy plan
Japan Today
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16 days ago
- Half of women in local assemblies have been harassed: study
Japan Today
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16 days ago
- Diet OKs pension reform law to ensure more contributions
Japan Today
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16 days ago
- Akazawa Calls Latest U.S. Trade Talks ‘Deep,’ Offers No Prediction on Any Imminent Outcome
The Japan News
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16 days ago
- Ishiba Cabinet Adopts Basic Policy Prioritizing Wage Hikes Over Tax Cuts; National Average Minimum Wage to Increase to ¥1,500 Later this Decade
The Japan News
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16 days ago
- Ishiba, Trump to Meet in Canada; Decision Reflects Persistent Gaps in Tariff Negotiations
The Japan News
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16 days ago
- Trump clears path for Nippon Steel investment in US Steel, so long as it fits the government's terms
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- Japan and US explored possibility of trade deal, Japan trade negotiator says
The Asahi Shimbun
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16 days ago
- Japan condemns Israel's attack on Iran for escalating situation
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Ishiba, Trump to meet on G7 sidelines
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Campaigning begins for Tokyo assembly vote; 300 candidates running
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Parties See Tokyo Election as Bellwether for Upper House Election; Results Expected to Impact Ishiba’s Administration
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Govt, LDP Discuss Increasing Taxation on Foreign Visitors; Abolition of Tourist’s Consumption Tax Exemption Urged
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Japan to lock up, impose fines on profit-seeking resellers of rice
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- Japan’s Smaller Parties Seek Toehold in Tokyo Assembly as Campaigning Kicks Off
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Campaigning for Tokyo assembly opens with packed ballot
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- Japan upper house election set for July 20: report
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- China blaming Japan for fighter jet incidents 'unacceptable': Tokyo
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Japan Enacts Revised Pension Reform Bill
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Japan’s Ishiba Offers Condolences over Indian Plane Crash
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Sources: No Diet extension; Upper House election to be held July 20
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- LDP Mulls Adding ¥40,000 Cash Handouts to Campaign Pledges; Party Officials Call It Way to Deal with High Prices
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Japan Govt Vows to Protect Nationals after Israel’s Iran Attack
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Japan to Create 10,000 Jobs Thru Biz Relocations from Tokyo
The Japan News
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17 days ago
- Trump says willing to extend trade talks deadline, but says that won’t be necessary
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- Tokyo expresses serious concern over Chinese jets’ ‘abnormal approaches’
The Asahi Shimbun
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17 days ago
- Why 2 Chinese aircraft carriers are operating in the Pacific together for first time
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Rice price cut rush puts Koizumi back in spotlight ahead of election
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Japan, China trade barbs over fighter jet maneuvers
Japan Today
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17 days ago
- Japan Should Avoid Solely Relying on U.S., Engage in Global Diplomacy; Strong Ties with Like-Minded Nations is Vital
The Japan News
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18 days ago
- Japan Party Leaders Face Off Over No-Confidence Motion; Opposition Hesitant Amid Tariff Negotiations With U.S.
The Japan News
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18 days ago
- Japan opposition likely to forgo motion against PM, dual elections
Japan Today
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18 days ago
- Bessent says 90-day tariff pause could be extended for key partners
Japan Today
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18 days ago
- Ruling bloc includes 20,000 yen handouts in election pledge
The Asahi Shimbun
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18 days ago
- Ishiba shelves double-election option as CDP threat fades
The Asahi Shimbun
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18 days ago
- Prime Minister Ishiba Rejects Cutting Consumption Tax; Says He Feels ‘Sense of Crisis’ Over Rising Prices
The Japan News
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19 days ago
- CDP to pledge cash handouts in Upper House election
The Asahi Shimbun
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19 days ago
- Government pushes through law for ‘new’ Science Council
The Asahi Shimbun
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19 days ago
- Japan deepens ties with Guatemala, a pro-Taiwan ally
The Asahi Shimbun
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19 days ago
- CDPJ to Decide on No-Confidence Motion Next Week; Some Fear Such a Move Could Derail Tariff Talks
The Japan News
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19 days ago
- U.S. intel chief Gabbard denounces 'warmongers' after Hiroshima visit
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Trial to run political ads at convenience stores canceled
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Japan ruling camp to include cash handouts in election campaign, sources say
Japan Today
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19 days ago
- Japan to punish longer-term foreign residents in arrears
The Asahi Shimbun
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20 days ago
- Secretaries General of LDP, Komeito Agree to Issue Cash Handouts; ￥1 Quadrillion GDP by 2040 Sought by Ishiba
The Japan News
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20 days ago
- Japan Looks to Boost Trust with S. Korea’s President Lee, Who Has Called for ‘Pragmatic Diplomacy’
The Japan News
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20 days ago
- LDP, Komeito revive plan for cash handouts as election nears
The Asahi Shimbun
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20 days ago
- Japan OKs Gender Policy Guidelines Featuring Women Startup Aid
The Japan News
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20 days ago
- The Real Battle Behind Rice Reform: Revisiting Koizumi's JA Clash Nine Years On
News On Japan
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20 days ago
- Ishiba Steps Outside Tokyo to Promote Regional Revitalization as Upper House Election Approaches
The Japan News
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21 days ago
- Ishiba, Lee agree to build stable ties between Japan, S Korea
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Ishiba aims for nominal GDP to reach ¥1,000 tril in 2040
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Japan's tariff negotiator arranging 6th U.S. trip for this week
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Japan Prime Minister Speaks With New South Korean Leader; Phone Call Represents First Talks Since Lee’s Election
The Japan News
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21 days ago
- Japan, EU eye launch of 'competitive alliance' scheme to boost trade
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Japan OKs ¥20 tril plan for disaster resilient infrastructure
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Ishiba, in Gunma, says he cringes at women because of their strong image
Japan Today
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21 days ago
- Japan, U.S. to Continue Tariff Negotiations; Progress Made, but No Agreement Reached
The Japan News
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22 days ago
- Ishiba, South Korea’s Lee May Meet during G7 Summit
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Japan-U.S. tariff talks still draw a blank at fifth meeting
The Asahi Shimbun
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23 days ago
- Akazawa: Japan, U.S. Still Unable to Agree After 5th Round of Tariff Talks; Countries Hope to Reach Agreement on Sidelines of G7 Summit
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Japan, U.S. yet to find common ground on tariffs but want quick deal
Japan Today
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23 days ago
- Japan sets guidelines for expansion of AI-controlled defense systems
Japan Today
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23 days ago
- Japan’s Competition Regulator Says Tech Giants’ Integration of Own Generative AI into Services Could Violate Antimonopoly Law
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Japan Govt to Take Stricter Measures on Foreign Residents for Failing to Pay Taxes, Medical Expenses
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- Japan Agriculture Minister Says Govt Mulling Importing Rice; Ishiba Says Have to Take Necessary Measures to ‘Steadily Supply Rice’
The Japan News
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23 days ago
- World Leaders Must Urge Trump to Adjust Course on Trade, Says Ex-Vice Foreign Minister for Japan
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Over Half of Female Local Lawmakers Report Harassment
News On Japan
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24 days ago
- Japan, EU to begin negotiations for security info-sharing pact
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Ishiba eyes rice policy overhaul as prices soar before key election
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- Akazawa Holds 5th Round of Tariff Talks in U.S.; Eyes Agreement during G7 Summit in Mid-June
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- New Govt Growth Strategy Sets Aim of Raising Wages 1% per Year; Plan Includes Boosting Domestic Investment, Paying Greater Fees for Medical Care
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Japan, Guatemala to Upgrade Ties to Strategic Partnership
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Japan to Review Curbs on Rice Production, Consider Payouts to Farmers as High Prices for the Staple Linger
The Japan News
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24 days ago
- Japan crafts basic plan to support 'employment ice age' generation
Japan Today
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24 days ago
- NHK Party Leader Sent to Prosecutors over Defamation
News On Japan
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25 days ago
- Japanese PM Ishiba Seeks Early Summit with South Korea’s Lee to Boost Bilateral Ties; Meeting Could Come as Early as This Month
The Japan News
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25 days ago
- Japan's Welfare Applications Rise for Fifth Consecutive Year
News On Japan
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26 days ago
- Ishiba expresses hope for stable ties with S Korea under Lee
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- China's Li seeks cooperation with Japan amid tariff war with U.S.
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Japan to Establish Panel to Discuss Governance of Broadcasters; Terrestrial Commercial Broadcasters to Be Main Focus of Panel Talks
The Japan News
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26 days ago
- Japan Wary of S. Korea’s New President Changing Diplomatic Course; Lee Has Shown Uncompromising Stance Toward Japan on Historical Issues
The Japan News
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26 days ago
- Tokyo hopes Lee will take softer stance and value ties with Japan
The Asahi Shimbun
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26 days ago
- Japan Govt to Consider Buying Back High-Bid Stockpiled Rice; Koizumi May Consider Rereleasing Through No-Bid Contracts
The Japan News
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26 days ago
- Parties fail to reach consensus in imperial succession talks
The Asahi Shimbun
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26 days ago
- Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield: report
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Japan's top negotiator to visit U.S. on Thursday for 5th tariff talks
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Japan party execs bracing for possibility of Diet dissolution
Japan Today
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26 days ago
- Govt Sets 2025 Intellectual Property Strategy; Aims to Maximize Japan’s Capital Such as Anime, Manga, Games
The Japan News
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27 days ago
- 375 Plan to Run in Summer’s House of Councillors Election; LDP, Komeito Aim to Maintain Upper House Majority
The Japan News
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27 days ago
- Japan’s chief negotiator urges review of Trump tariffs on metals
The Asahi Shimbun
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27 days ago
- Govt Sets 2025 Intellectual Property Strategy; Aims to Maximize Japan’s Capital Such as Anime, Manga, Games
The Japan News
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27 days ago
- Ishiba might call election to avoid no-confidence vote in the Diet
The Asahi Shimbun
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27 days ago
- Nagasaki considering Taiwan's request to attend A-bomb ceremony
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Japan, Philippines agree to reinforce ties between defense forces
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Ishiba may seek snap election if no-confidence motion submitted
Japan Today
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27 days ago
- Akira Amari: Japan Will Remain ‘Best Partner, Closest Ally of U.S.’ as Negotiations Continue Over Trump’s Tariffs
The Japan News
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28 days ago
- Poll: Easing Economic Concerns Key to Encouraging Marriage; Many Respondents Seek Better Terms in Non-Regular Jobs
The Japan News
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28 days ago
- Ishiba Vows to Set Up Council on Rice Prices; Koizumi Wants to Avoid Consumers’ Turning Away from Rice
The Japan News
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28 days ago
- Japan Govt Plans Scheme to Increase People’s Ties to Regional Areas; Cabinet to Approve Regional Revitalization Draft
The Japan News
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28 days ago
- China displaces old foe Japan in South Koreans' minds ahead of vote
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Ishiba Plans Pre-G7 Summit with Trump as Trade Negotiations Show Promise Following Fourth Round of Ministerial Talks
The Japan News
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29 days ago
- Opposition chief sorry for calling gov't reserve rice 'animal feed'
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Japan, U.S. to boost cybersecurity cooperation amid rising threats
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Japan lifts some Syrian sanctions to aid rebuilding after Assad fall
Japan Today
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29 days ago
- Ex-National Security Advisor: U.S. Should Work with Allies, Partners on Tariffs
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30 days ago
- China Hopes to Improve Japan Ties Amid Conflict with U.S.; Resumption of Japanese Seafood Imports Seen as Attempt to Boost Ties with Neighbors
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Rice Sold under Discretionary Contracts Hits Supermarket Shelves; 5-Kilogram Bags Priced at around ¥2,000
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Japan, U.S. Share Understanding That Tariff Discussions Progressing Toward Agreement; Sides Will Coordinate for Leaders to Meet During G7 Summit
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- DPP head says sorry for calling stockpiled rice ‘livestock feed’
The Asahi Shimbun
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30 days ago
- Akie Abe Moved to Tears During Kremlin Visit with Putin
News On Japan
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30 days ago
- U.S. Tariffs, Rice Prices Discussed in Basic Economic Policy Draft; Disaster Prevention Agency Also Discussed
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Ishiba, Cambodian Leader Affirm Economic Cooperation
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Diet Panel Starts Deliberations on Dual Surname Bills
The Japan News
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30 days ago
- Japan says there is no easy concession on U.S. tariffs, seeks more talks in June
The Asahi Shimbun
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30 days ago
- China set to resume imports of Japanese seafood halted over water discharge from Fukushima plant
The Asahi Shimbun
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30 days ago
- Trump holding Pennsylvania rally to promote deal for Nippon Steel to 'partner' with U.S. Steel
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Japan says there is no easy concession on U.S. tariffs, seeks more talks in June
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Diet begins debate on dual surname bill for 1st time in 28 years
Japan Today
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30 days ago
- Japan's Diet to Debate Optional Surnames for First Time in 28 Years
News On Japan
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31 days ago
- Ishiba Using Expo as Opportunity to Meet World Leaders, Improve Diplomacy
The Japan News
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31 days ago
- Japanese Universities Eye U.S. Researchers Amid Trump’s Science Budget Cuts; Money Earmarked for Recruitment
The Japan News
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31 days ago