Politics: Asia-Pacific

Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

The veteran politician still hopes the country will achieve a genuine two-party parliamentary democracy.

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Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

In the year since Abe's assassination, Japan has undergone a number of monumental shifts in its approach to security and foreign policy, cementing the late ...

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Kishida is apparently aiming to strengthen his administration through personnel changes at a time when his Cabinet's approval ratings have fallen.

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Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

While conservatives lost a key leadership figure, liberals no longer have a clear person to organize opposition around.

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The ambassador expressed his hope of tapping into Japan's vast experience in rebuilding after natural disasters like the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami.

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Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

Collaboration will go beyond traditional security areas and extend to cyber, emerging and disruptive technologies and strategic communications, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

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Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

Opinion polls have indicated latent public dissatisfaction with how the Kishida administration has been handling the matter.

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The slide in support may have reflected the string of problems related to My Number personal identification cards.

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The issue of the water release took up a substantive amount of the hourlong talks between the nations' top diplomats, but the two did not ...

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Trips to China by Komeito leader and senior LDP official both put on ice over Chinese anger at planned release of treated Fukushima water.

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The condemnation came after North Korea fired a powerful long-range missile that flew for a record 74 minutes to an altitude of 6,000 kilometers.

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Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

The support rating dropped to 34.3% from 40.8% in the previous poll in mid-June, while the disapproval rating increased to 48.6% from 41.6%.

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Japan Times - Politics (9 months ago)

The inability of the new leaders to unite the faction makes it less powerful than its size would indicate.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Harvard-educated Ryosuke Takashima, 26, is working to gather opinions — including from children — to revitalize public schools in his city.

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Many members are pushing for the launch of a new leadership in line with the first anniversary of Abe's death, fearing a loss of influence ...

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Some lawmakers have suggested that Kishida's intention behind this diplomatic initiative is to strengthen his chances of winning the next Lower House election.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

U.S. President Joe Biden has invited Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol to Washington, the White House's top Asia official said ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The two parties have agreed to endorse each other's candidates everywhere except Tokyo in the next general election.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

A poll conducted from Friday through the weekend by the Yomiuri Shimbun showed a 15 percentage point drop in the Cabinet's approval rating compared with ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Many people speculate that Kishida may dissolve the Lower House for a snap election in the fall.

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Both moves, if made, would be aimed at boosting the prime minister's popularity and strengthening his position within the LDP ahead of an autumn parliament ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Out of 60 bills it submitted, 58 became law, a 96.7% passage rate — a slight drop from the equivalent session last year, where all ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

With Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi having been selected for the new No. 3 district, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's caucus has come out on top over ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The prime minister would visit Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Qatar in a bid to encourage stable oil supplies.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The senior officials are looking to expand cooperation in the face of China's military threats in the East and South China Seas.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The decision came as a surprise in the political center of Nagatacho, with many left wondering about the rationale behind his decision.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

His government, Kishida said, will focus on moving forward with its current priorities, which include encouraging wage growth and investing in digital and green technologies.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Kishida told reporters Thursday that he will not dissolve the Lower House during the current parliament session.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Tensions with Komeito and policy compatibility with Nippon Ishin have some questioning whether the ruling party might shop around for a new coalition partner.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Kishida's evasive response to a question about a snap election raised the possibility that he may have shifted gears on the issue.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Japan has set ¥6.8 trillion for defense spending in this fiscal year, jumping from last year's ¥5.4 trillion.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Aoki, known as the "don of the Upper House” for his influence inside and outside the LDP, served as a lawmaker in the chamber between ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Kishida calling a snap election anytime soon is "nothing but a waste of taxpayer money," CDP Secretary-General Katsuya Okada said during a television political talk ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

By submitting the motion, the party wants to show that it is opposed to a bill to secure funds for measures to boost the country's ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

Kishida and Zelenskyy held a telephone conversation days after tens of thousands of residents were forced to evacuate following flooding triggered by the destruction of ...

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Discussions took place at an unusual speed, with the committee approving the proposal after only a few hours of debate.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The bill has drawn considerable attention in the political hub of Nagatacho as left-wing opposition forces launched an extensive campaign to block the approval of ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The bill is aimed at eliminating long-term detention in immigration facilities by making it easier to deport foreign nationals who are in Japan illegally and ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

France is unenthusiastic about a proposal for NATO to open a liaison office in Japan, a French official said, adding the move would take the ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The motion against Justice Minister Ken Saito reflects an increasingly confrontational posture toward Japan's ruling coalition.

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The government will consider issuing the new cards with enhanced security as the current My Number cards, introduced in 2016, will start to expire in ...

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Japan Times - Politics (10 months ago)

The legislation will allow people to submit necessary applications online, instead of the current system of such documents being brought or mailed to courts.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

With a snap election possibly on the horizon, the government is seen as being unwilling to upset voters by increasing the burden on taxpayers.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

That, in turn, has raised questions about the state of their more than 20-year-old coalition, and whether the two sides will take steps to initiate ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for speedier decision-making, smooth coordination between government entities and municipal administrations and better risk communication.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

While still at loggerheads over the candidate for Tokyo's 28th district, the LDP no longer intends to field contenders in Saitama's 14th district and Aichi's ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Images showed Shotaro Kishida and relatives having photos taken at symbolically important locations in the prime minister's residence, with their behavior deemed inappropriate.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

North Korean Vice Foreign Minister Pak Sang Gil has said that there is no reason for North Korea and Japan not to meet if Japan ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Political pundits have been contemplating multiple scenarios, ranging from a summertime ballot to an election during parliament's session in the fall.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Images showed Shotaro Kishida and relatives having photos taken at symbolically important locations in the prime minister's residence, with their behavior deemed inappropriate.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Japan, France and India have launched an initiative to coordinate the restructuring of Sri Lanka's hefty loans among its creditors.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Wrangling over five new Lower House seats in Tokyo may be driving a wedge between the coalition partners.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

In January this year, the country began its current stint as a nonpermanent member of the 15-member council, a post it has served a record ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Major opposition parties remain opposed to the bill, largely because they are against raising taxes to boost the defense budget.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Two polls carried out by newspapers during the two days the Ukrainian leader was in Japan both showed Kishida's support rate surging upward by 9 ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

At the planned meeting, Hamada is likely to express concerns about repeated intrusions by Chinese coast guard vessels into Japanese territorial waters.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The Group of Seven summit wrapped up with the Ukrainian leader making his case for further support in repelling Russia's invasion.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Ahead of a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Kishida and Yoon visited the memorial together, placing flowers in front of it ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Leaders of the bloc revealed a raft of fresh initiatives but also took a veiled swipe at China in their truncated summit on the sidelines ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, German leader Olaf Scholz and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

A Tokyo-based foundation has organized a series of seminars by leading politicians for 20 women age under 40 in a bid to address the nation's ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Few other details of the leaders' visit have been disclosed, possibly out of consideration for sensitivities among the U.S. and the other G7 nuclear powers.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Critics of the move called it "a rehash of old nonproliferation measures,” citing the lack of concrete proposals.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The visit to the atomic-bombed city would be rich in symbolism amid Russian nuclear saber-rattling in the bloody war against its neighbor.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The U.S. said the leaders would hold their summit in Hiroshima to ensure that the four leaders could come together to mark the Quad's progress ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Without offering proof, Umemura told the Upper House on three occasions that Wishma may have died as a result of a hunger strike, a claim ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The CDP faces a crisis as internal arguments, poor elections results and the rise of Nippon Ishin threaten its status as Japan's largest opposition party.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The group aims to close off evasion loopholes, reduce the reliance on Russian energy and keep key assets frozen until the war is halted.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The so-called Hiroshima Accord will see the two sides launching new partnerships in the areas of industrial science, innovation and technology and semiconductors.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

A senior Japanese official said the leaders held substantive talks on a range of issues, from defense and economic security coordination to their response to ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

As the disapproval rate dropped 4.5 points to 31.8%, support surpassed disapproval for the first time in nine months, according to a Jiji Press survey.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

For Kishida, the meeting will be a chance to highlight Japan's commitment to its alliance with the U.S. as well as mending ties with South ...

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The talks set for Thursday will focus on the two countries' alliance, the Ukraine war and regional security, and will set the stage for a ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

A recent rise in approval ratings for his Cabinet has strengthened speculation that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may dissolve the House of Representatives after the ...

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Nippon Ishin no Kai forgoes a leadership election after achieving its goal of increasing the number of its local assembly seats to 600 in last ...

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The term, referring to emerging and developing nations mainly in the Southern Hemisphere, may give the impression of lumping together countries with diverse circumstances.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

The U.S, leader is "expected” to travel to the atomic-bombed city for the summit after earlier saying he could skip it or attend virtually amid ...

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Izumi also expressed readiness to end his party's cooperation with Nippon Ishin no Kai.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

Despite only one Komeito loss in Osaka, the local Nippon Ishin chapter won seats for governor, mayor and control in prefectural and municipal assemblies.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

A visit this year would coincide with the 45th anniversary of the signing of the 1978 bilateral Peace and Friendship Treaty.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

While Japanese Ambassador to the U.S. Koji Tomita confirmed that discussions have been taking place on how to strengthen Tokyo's partnership with NATO, he did ...

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The powerful LDP Secretary-General, however, is not seen as a favorable choice for prime minister by many in Japan.

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Japan Times - Politics (11 months ago)

While Fumio Kishida and Yoon Suk-yeol will look to bask in the success of a fruitful summit in Seoul, the Japan-South Korea relationship remains fragile.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida met with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Sunday, becoming the first Japanese leader to conduct an official bilateral visit to ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol is preparing to share the concoction — a combination of beer and soju — with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida over ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Fumio Kishida and Lee Hsien Loong have reaffirmed their commitment to uphold the rules-based international order amid challenges from Russia and China.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The two countries' defense chiefs and top diplomats will discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in the fields of security and defense, as well as the situation ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

There has been speculation that the prime minister might call a snap election soon after the G7 summit later this month, as approval ratings for ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Even if the envisioned legislation is put into force, Japan would still lag behind other G7 nations that have already instituted laws prohibiting discrimination against ...

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During the Hiroshima summit, only the G7 heads of state or government and their sherpas will be allowed to enter the meeting room — making ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Wednesday's visit to Kenya was the first by a Japanese prime minister since August 2016. Kishida's trip to Kenya is part of a four-leg African ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The practice of having the two neighbors' leaders visit their respective countries has been effectively halted since December 2011 due to soured ties.

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The survey showed 49% of respondents said the parliament needs to accelerate discussion on amendments to the supreme law, while 48% said it does not.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The talks are likely be held on May 21, the closing day of the three-day G7 summit, before Biden departs for Australia.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet saw its support rate rise to more than 50% in a Nikkei newspaper poll for the first time in eight ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Among the traveling lawmakers is Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary-general of the LDP, who is scheduled to visit the United States, Mexico and Cuba for a week ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The Osaka-based Nippon Ishin faces a long final jump in order to achieve its goal of winning enough seats in the next general election to ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is eyeing a visit to Seoul in early May to meet with President Yoon Suk-yeol as the two look to bolster ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Chinese ambassador Wu Jianghao slammed the growing view in Tokyo that Taiwan is connected to Japan's security as "absurd and baseless."

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Among the country's city councils and assemblies, men held more than 80% of the total seats as of 2021. But in Ebetsu, more than 40% ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The ruling bloc and two opposition parties have agreed to revise a controversial bill that, if passed, would enable authorities to deport individuals who apply repeatedly ...

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Japan is alone among the G7 wealthy democracies in not having laws to ban discrimination against LGBTQ people or give legal recognition to same-sex unions.

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South Korea's Yoon Suk-yeol was in hot water after comments he made about former colonial power Japan not needing to "kneel down" to improve ties.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The administration of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making efforts to win over Rengo, a key supporter of opposition parties, which has 7 million union ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party received a welcome boost Sunday night as four of five LDP-affiliated or supported candidates won key parliamentary by-elections.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The two-day trip by the Florida governor was seen as an attempt to bolster his defense and diplomatic chops before throwing his hat into the ...

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Elsewhere, in Hyogo Prefecture, Ryosuke Takashima, a 26-year-old independent candidate, won the Ashiya mayoral race, becoming the country's youngest mayor ever.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The outcome of the polls has drawn attention since it could affect Kishida's decision on when to dissolve the Lower House for a snap election.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Japan plans to call on other group members to participate in a U.N.-involved project aimed at supporting small-scale food producers in developing countries.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

How the ruling party performs is expected to influence Kishida's decision on whether to call a snap election in the coming months.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

A joint statement was used to emphasize their unity in tackling geopolitical challenges including Chinese assertiveness over Taiwan and the ongoing Ukraine war.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

While liberal youths overseas have been able to find their way into politics, in Japan, forces on the left like the Japanese Communist Party have ...

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Top diplomats from Group of Seven countries have telegraphed what is likely to be in a joint statement, with officials stressing the importance of unity ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The official campaign period has kicked off for the second half of Japan's unified local elections slated for April 23.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Agreement leaves open the possibility of current coal plants employing controversial new technologies like hydrogen and ammonia co-fired plants as well as carbon capture and ...

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A suspect is in custody after a cylindrical object landed 1 meter from the prime minister, who was evacuated before the device exploded.

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Arrangements are being made for the leaders to meet with hibakusha during a visit to the peace memorial museum on May 19, the first day ...

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi made the proposal during his meeting with his Chinese counterpart on April 2.

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The focus of the elections is on government measures to cushion the negative impact of rising prices and its plans to boost spending, which has ...

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The ruling coalition has agreed to hold talks on the matter, but barriers range from public opposition to disagreements between the LDP and Komeito.

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Japan Times - Politics (12 months ago)

The symbolic conflict forces the international community to face a "historical inflection point," Japan's Foreign Ministry said in its annual Bluebook policy report released Tuesday.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The April 23 votes could determine whether the prime minister heads into next month's G7 summit with clear political skies, or under a cloud with ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The text-based survey found that more than half of the 145 female members of prefectural and municipal assemblies surveyed had experienced some form of harassment ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The victories bode well for Kishida and his Liberal Democratic Party amid speculation that he could dissolve the Lower House for a snap election at ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The opposition party's Osaka gubernatorial and mayoral candidates rolled to victory, assuring Nippon Ishin that it will remain a force in local and national politics ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

Mark Lambert, deputy assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, said there is a "mood of optimism" in relations between Tokyo and ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

From Hokkaido to Osaka, voters are casting their ballots to select governors, mayors and assembly members in local elections held across Japan on Sunday.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The first in-person bilateral meeting on the topic since May 2019 will be attended by officials in charge of foreign affairs, defense and maritime law ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

A joint statement is also likely to note that G7 countries welcome Japan's plan to release treated water from the crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

Five by-elections will be held on April 23, along with the second round of local polls to select mayors and assembly members across Japan.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The 34-year-old Kitakyushu native has a mixed heritage and diverse political views that could help boost the ruling party and freshen up its image.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The two-day anti-submarine and rescue exercises started Monday off South Korea's Jeju Island and included vessels from the USS Nimitz aircraft carrier group.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

While there are vast networks of subways in major Japanese cities that could be used for civil defense, the majority of homes in the country ...

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A quarter of candidates in 41 prefectural assembly elections ran unopposed — the second highest ever — prompting even the winners to call for reforms.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

Key campaign issues include child-rearing support, soaring prices and support for regional economies.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

The prime minister and his administration will now focus on some of his key legislative issues, including energy, defense and asylum programs.

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

As Tokyo presses for the release of a detained Japanese national, Yoshimasa Hayashi has set his sights on a visit to China in an effort ...

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Since China passed its counterespionage law in 2014, 17 Japanese nationals have been detained in the country for allegedly engaging in spy-related activities.

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Approval of the budget comes at a time when the debt-ridden nation has been ramping up spending, to ease the burden put on households by ...

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Japan Times - Politics (13 months ago)

"If the world does not organize against economic coercion, Beijing will continue to prey on other countries and their economies," Rahm Emanuel said.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

A weekend survey found that 48% of respondents said they supported the prime minister's Cabinet, up five percentage points from the previous month.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The pushback against the bill's reference to gender identity is seen presenting a new hurdle to passing the legislation.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Kishida denounced Russia's invasion of Ukraine as an "outrageous act that jeopardizes the foundation of the international order."

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The mayoral elections, part of the first round of unified local polls next month, are set for April 9.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Lai Ching-te, who will be the ruling party's candidate in next year's presidential elections, has said that Taiwan and Japan need to establish a military ...

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The unusual move by the prime minister to decline to meet with former Chinese Ambassador to Japan Kong Xuanyou before his departure highlighted the degree ...

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The prime minister said he believes "there were no problems in Japan's past diplomacy" toward Moscow, including peace treaty talks promoted by late Prime Minister ...

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Citing a serious violation of party regulations, the JCP expelled Nobuyuki Matsutake and Hajime Suzuki after both used book publications to agitate for the vote ...

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Tokyo police plan to put the 51-year-old, whose real name is Yoshikazu Higashitani, on an international wanted list through the International Criminal Police Organization, sources ...

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Both sides expressed a shared view that Pyongyang's repeated missile tests are a "serious and imminent threat" to regional security.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The election results are likely to determine whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will decide to dissolve the Lower House for a snap general election.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

While Kishida was able to contrast himself with Xi and boost his own global profile, the affect the trip will have on his popularity at ...

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The Osaka-born party faces a make-or-break moment in next month's series of local elections across the nation.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The Japanese leader's unannounced visit for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy underscored Tokyo's support for the war-torn country.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Kishida's newly unveiled plan to assist developing nations was widely seen as a bid to counter Beijing's attempts to expand its influence among those countries.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Yoon announced the decision at a cabinet meeting, saying South Korea and Japan should make efforts to remove obstacles that hinder developing bilateral ties.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

The Japanese leader, who had been visiting India, arrived in Kyiv on Tuesday afternoon local time for summit talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Amid global supply chain tensions, Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida kicked off a "government consultation" involving Cabinet members from both countries.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

Kishida will visit India from Sunday to Wednesday, with a key speech on Japan's regional policy and bilateral summit with Modi planned for Monday.

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Japan Times - Politics (1 year ago)

After half a decade of chilly relations, momentum is growing for a significant thaw in the relationship on several fronts, including diplomacy, security and economic ...

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