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Japanese Politics

Tokyo government launches 4-day work-week to aid families amid low fertility Hindustan Times04:16Tokyo Japan Reproductive Health

Tokyo introduces four-day workweek for government workers to boost birth rates UPI03:59Tokyo Japan Reproductive Health

U.S. defense chief visits Japan amid tensions in South Korea Asahi Shimbun06:48Lloyd Austin US/Japan Japan

US defense secretary in Japan reaffirms alliance amid regional threats Defense News00:05Lloyd Austin US/Japan Japan

Japan gov't submits draft extra budget to Diet for economic package The Mainichi03:00Dieting Japan Japanese Economy

Japan lower house passes FY 2024 extra budget Jiji Press11:14Dieting Japan Japanese Economy

Impending fallout from Yoon’s political problems: Stephen Nagy in the Japan Times Macdonald-Laurier Institute21:03Japan/South Korea Japan South Korea

Japan watching situation in South Korea with ‘grave concern’: Premier Anadolu Agency07:22Japan/South Korea Japan South Korea

Japan's upper house election likely on July 13 The Mainichi15:10Japan

Embattled Japan leader vows to cooperate with long-ignored opposition in bid to save his… ABC News07:07Japan

Libya and Japan explore enhanced industrial cooperation The Libya Observer09:54Libyan Politics Libya Japan

Foreign Minister and Japanese Ambassador discuss easing visa requirements for Libyans The Libya Observer17:06Libyan Politics Libya Japan

Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban is uncostitutional UPI20:19Japan LGBTQ+ Same-Sex Marriage

Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to… The Washington Times17:59Japan LGBTQ+ Same-Sex Marriage

Trump policies to kick BOJ trade back into gear: Is Japan the new inflation play? Benzinga19:38Japan Japanese Economy World Banking

Donald Trump’s return will be a political headache for Japan Jacobin18:58Japan Japanese Economy World Banking

Government approved the financing of Moldova's participation in the Expo Osaka 2025 world exhibition IPN Press Agency13:59Moldovan Politics Moldova Japan

Moldova to participate in Expo Osaka 2025 World Exhibition MOLDPRES14:16Moldovan Politics Moldova Japan

Japan to delay decision on income tax hike for defense spending The Mainichi04:08Japan Arms Trade Military (World)

Delayed defense tax hikes create 300 bil. yen Japan revenue shortfall The Mainichi23:51Japan Arms Trade Military (World)

Latest News

Earlier today

Behind-the-scenes photos of Japanese Imperial Family embraced by many on Instagram The Mainichi00:10

Japan-Guyana Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)00:09

In the last 2 hours

Japan-Commonwealth of Dominica Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)23:48 13-Dec-24

In the last 4 hours

Ban on Japanese salt import lifted The Express Tribune22:46 13-Dec-24

Companies from U.K., Italy and Japan to form joint venture for new fighter jet Asahi Shimbun22:45 13-Dec-24

Japan’s Satoshi Hamada Advocates for National Bitcoin Reserve Amid Global Interest Coinotag21:53 13-Dec-24

UK, Italy, Japan launch joint venture to develop next-generation fighter jet Japan Today21:26 13-Dec-24

In the last 6 hours

Japanese high court rules same-sex marriage ban is uncostitutional UPI20:19 13-Dec-24

In the last 8 hours

Japan’s ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds. Here’s what to… The Washington Times17:59 13-Dec-24

Chinese Wrap Drills Around Taiwan, PLA Officials Vow to Never Stop Fighting Taiwan’s Independence USNI News17:56 13-Dec-24

Yesterday

Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs MIYAJI and Mr. Daven C. Joseph, Development Commissioner, Office of… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)16:41 13-Dec-24

Japan court rules government's refusal to recognise same-sex marriage is unconstitutional Morning Star16:33 13-Dec-24

Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs MIYAJI and Ms. Elizabeth Solomon, Assistant Secretary General,… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)16:10 13-Dec-24

Japan's upper house election likely on July 13 The Mainichi15:10 13-Dec-24

Eam Jaishankar holds talks with Japanese Envoy to India AniNews.in14:40 13-Dec-24

Japan Ruling Bloc Proposes 1.23-M.-Yen Tax Threshold Jiji Press14:35 13-Dec-24

The UAE Space Agency hosts UAE-Japan sector workshop Times Aerospace14:18 13-Dec-24

The Prime Minister's introduction at the press conference after the meeting with the Nobel Peace Prize Laureates Norwegian Government (Press Release)14:15 13-Dec-24

Japanese Envoy to India takes ride in Delhi Metro AniNews.in13:49 13-Dec-24

Lead Real Estate Co., Ltd. President’s Interview Appears in Bloomberg Businessweek GlobeNewswire (Press Release)13:33 13-Dec-24

Congo to get Japan’s mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says DD News11:02 13-Dec-24

Visit of IAEA officials and international experts for a review on the discharge of ALPS treated water from TEPCO’s… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)09:53 13-Dec-24

Opening Ethics Panel Hearings to Media "One Method": Ishiba Jiji Press09:50 13-Dec-24

Japan's ban on recognizing same-sex unions is unconstitutional, a court finds ABC News09:39 13-Dec-24

Departments of Ministries of Justice of Kyrgyzstan and Japan discuss cooperation in forensic examination Akipress09:36 13-Dec-24

Japan welfare ministry to shelve plans to abolish pensioner category favoring homemakers The Mainichi09:03 13-Dec-24

Japan plans underground shelter for Ishigaki residents in the event of a Taiwan contingency Radio Taiwan International09:02 13-Dec-24

The global spy alliance should let Japan join The Japan Times08:56 13-Dec-24

Editorial: Safety measures against toxic PFAS in Japan tap water sorely needed The Mainichi08:46 13-Dec-24

Japan must brace itself for Trump tariffs and prepare, says top adviser The Straits Times08:35 13-Dec-24

State Foreign Minister MIYAJI Hosts a Luncheon Meeting for CARICOM Foreign Ministers and Other High-level Officials Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)08:21 13-Dec-24

US airman gets 5-yr term for sexual assault of minor in Okinawa The Mainichi08:02 13-Dec-24

Japan must brace and prepare for Trump tariffs, top adviser says The Japan Times07:44 13-Dec-24

The First Japan-Malaysia Strategic Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)07:20 13-Dec-24

New evidence of historical Japanese germ-warfare unit on display Xinhua Agency07:18 13-Dec-24

FOCUS: Japan's Ishiba Makes Concessions to Maintain Power Jiji Press06:36 13-Dec-24

DRC to get Japan’s mpox vaccine for children from next week, Africa CDC says ZBC News Online06:08 13-Dec-24

Tokyo government to implement 4-day work week in a bid to combat demographic trend ForexLive.com05:52 13-Dec-24

First round of negotiations after the resumption of negotiations for Japan-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Economic… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)05:29 13-Dec-24

Courtesy Call on State Minister Fujii by Lt GEN. James F. Grynn, Commander, U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)05:08 13-Dec-24

Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says The Straits Times04:31 13-Dec-24

Japan to delay decision on income tax hike for defense spending The Mainichi04:08 13-Dec-24

Japan Emperor, Empress to Visit Disaster-Hit Noto for 3rd Time Jiji Press03:43 13-Dec-24

Japan, UNFPA partner to improve reproductive health in Kigoma The Citizen, Tanzania03:11 13-Dec-24

Japan's emperor and empress to visit disaster-hit Noto for third time The Japan Times02:58 13-Dec-24

Congo to get Japan's mpox vaccine for children, Africa CDC says The Japan Times01:57 13-Dec-24

20 in Tokyo Assembly LDP Underreported Fundraising Party Sales Jiji Press01:51 13-Dec-24

20 LDP Tokyo assembly members underreported fundraising party sales The Japan Times01:46 13-Dec-24

Researchers reveal key factors behind Japan's plastic waste removal rates in rivers ScienceDaily01:04 13-Dec-24

U.S.-Korea-Japan forum put on hold as political turmoil continues in Seoul Korea JoongAng Daily01:01 13-Dec-24

SECDEF visits Japan, highlights multilateral cooperation and U.S.-Japan alliance Defense Visual Information Distribution Service00:56 13-Dec-24

In the last 7 days

US officials stress collaboration with Japan, South Korea amid Seoul leadership crisis Voice of America23:02 12-Dec-24

Impending fallout from Yoon’s political problems: Stephen Nagy in the Japan Times Macdonald-Laurier Institute21:03 12-Dec-24

Trump Policies To Kick BoJ Trade Back Into Gear: Is Japan The New Inflation Play? Benzinga19:38 12-Dec-24

Hieroglyph "gold" chosen as symbol of 2024 in Japan AzerNews18:22 12-Dec-24

Japan calls for strong commitment to South Sudan peace Radio Tamazuj17:33 12-Dec-24

Japan and Mongolia signs an agreement on the transfer of defense technologies AzerNews17:21 12-Dec-24

Reception for the Eighth Japan-CARICOM Ministerial-Level Conference Hosted by Foreign Minister Iwaya Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)16:06 12-Dec-24

Three-day weekend introduced in Japan Daily Ausaf15:54 12-Dec-24

Lantern diplomacy Taipei Times15:44 12-Dec-24

An outbreak of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 antigenic variants exhibiting cross-resistance to oseltamivir and peramivir in an … Eurosurveillance15:01 12-Dec-24

Japan-Jamaica Foreign Ministers’ Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)14:44 12-Dec-24

US Upgrades Japan’s F-15J Fighter Jets to Counter China Threats Army Recognition13:18 12-Dec-24

U.S.-Japan Extended Deterrence Dialogue U.S Department of State12:19 12-Dec-24

Public Divided over Fate of Scandal-Hit DPFP Chief: Jiji Poll Jiji Press11:14 12-Dec-24

Japan Lower House Passes FY 2024 Extra Budget Jiji Press11:14 12-Dec-24

Japan Parties Widely Divided over Corporate Donations Jiji Press11:04 12-Dec-24

Libya and Japan explore enhanced industrial cooperation The Libya Observer09:54 12-Dec-24

Koury meets with the Japanese ambassador. Libyan News Agency (LANA)09:44 12-Dec-24

Working Lunch between State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII and H. E. Hon. Edmondo Cirielli Deputy Minister of… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)09:09 12-Dec-24

United Nations Peacekeeping Ministerial Preparatory Meeting Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)08:39 12-Dec-24

South Korea-Japan Relations: Navigating the ‘Minority Party’ Ishiba’s Second Cabinet and the Post-Sado Mine Memorial … The Asan Institute for Policy Studies08:13 12-Dec-24

Japan Mulling 1.5-M.-Yen Tax Threshold for Students Jiji Press08:11 12-Dec-24

LDP, Komeito, Nippon Ishin Agree to Discuss Free Education Jiji Press08:11 12-Dec-24

The clean energy transition is an economic imperative for Japan’s new government The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis07:52 12-Dec-24

Video Message by Mr. MICHII Rokuichiro, Ambassador of Japan to Tuvalu for the Landing Ceremony of Submarine Cable in… Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)07:38 12-Dec-24

Japan’s next energy plan will not ‘minimize nuclear energy’ Asahi Shimbun07:34 12-Dec-24

South Korea: Detained former defence minister attempts suicide AsiaNews.it07:20 12-Dec-24

Japan Lower House to Pass FY 2024 Extra Budget Thurs. Jiji Press07:10 12-Dec-24

The 8th Japan-Viet Nam Strategic Partnership Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)06:57 12-Dec-24

Kazakhstan appoints new ambassador to Japan Trend News Agency06:26 12-Dec-24

Gov't to raise tax break cap for offspring's income to 1.5 mil. yen The Mainichi05:54 12-Dec-24

'Kin' selected as the kanji of 2024 after strong year for Japanese athletes The Japan Times05:52 12-Dec-24

Police force receives 27 new service vehicles from Japan Jamaica Gleaner05:50 12-Dec-24

Tokayev has replaced ambassador to Japan Interfax-Kazakhstan05:20 12-Dec-24

President names Kazakhstan’s new ambassador to Japan Kazinform05:05 12-Dec-24

Japan aims to raise awareness of administrative consultation services The Japan Times03:50 12-Dec-24

Election Upheaval: Social-Media Savvy Politicians Reap Rewards in Japan Nippon03:08 12-Dec-24

U.S. Defense Secretary reafirrms 'ironclad' commitment to regional allies on final day in Japan Korea JoongAng Daily02:59 12-Dec-24

Japan's foreign military aid undermines regional security dynamics China Military02:33 12-Dec-24

Japan announces $3.1m grant to procure polio vaccines Dawn02:07 12-Dec-24

BIT Mining Bribery Scheme — CEO Directed Payments and the Cover-Up (Part II of III) JD Supra00:21 12-Dec-24

Spotlight on AI-powered Japanese washing machine for humans The Telegraph, Calcutta00:08 12-Dec-24

Top Diplomats of S. Korea, Japan Discuss Bilateral Relations KBS World Radio23:34 11-Dec-24

Ishiba’s shaky ground further upset by tremors of a Trump presidency East Asia Forum23:07 11-Dec-24

In ‘new crisis era,’ Tokyo needs help from Seoul and DC. Can it count on them? Christian Science Monitor22:20 11-Dec-24

Japan weighs extra taxes for defense spending as early as April 2026 Japan Today21:46 11-Dec-24

U.S. defense chief observes drills with Japan, Australia Japan Today21:46 11-Dec-24

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III On-Camera, On-the-Record Engagement With Traveling Press at Yokota Air Base,… US Department of Defense (Press Release)20:31 11-Dec-24

Japan can play 'central role' in global chips, prime minister says Nikkei Asian Review19:53 11-Dec-24

Foreign Minister and Japanese Ambassador discuss easing visa requirements for Libyans The Libya Observer17:06 11-Dec-24

Assistant Secretary Kritenbrink’s Participation in the Second Trilateral Indo-Pacific Dialogue with Republic of Korea… U.S Department of State15:44 11-Dec-24

The sources of Japan’s resilience Taipei Times15:44 11-Dec-24

Japan, S. Korea Foreign Chiefs Reaffirm Importance of Bilateral Ties Jiji Press15:11 11-Dec-24

Japan tries to ‘Trump-proof’ security ties as Lloyd Austin wraps up Asia farewell tour The Straits Times14:52 11-Dec-24

Japan-ROK Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talks Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)14:52 11-Dec-24

Ishiba Willing to Meet with Members of Nobel Winner Hidankyo Jiji Press14:41 11-Dec-24

Moldova to participate in Expo Osaka 2025 World Exhibition MOLDPRES14:16 11-Dec-24

Government approved the financing of Moldova's participation in the Expo Osaka 2025 world exhibition IPN Press Agency13:59 11-Dec-24

Saudi Arabia participates in 1st round of GCC-Japan FTA talks Saudi Gazette12:35 11-Dec-24

Japan's Defense Boost Tax Hikes May Start in April 2026 Jiji Press12:18 11-Dec-24

Japan is falling short of its ambitious renewable energy targets, according to analysis from Cornwall Insight. Cornwall Insight11:47 11-Dec-24

State Minister for Foreign Affairs FUJII's Visit to Egypt (Results) Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)11:39 11-Dec-24

LDP in Tokyo Assembly Suspected of Failing to Report Some Funds Jiji Press11:27 11-Dec-24

Judicial action nudging Japan towards marriage equality East Asia Forum11:03 11-Dec-24

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