Ishiba sticks to the basics in second policy speech
In his second policy speech as prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba on Friday began with a candid reflection on his precarious standing as the leader of a minority government bracing for…
Green lauds Japan participation in Global Entry
In a move that a move that Gov. Josh Green is calling “a revolutionary step for Hawaii and our local travel industry,” Japan has joined the Global Entry, a US…
Ishiba Eyeing S. Korea Visit in Early Jan.
Newsfrom Japan Politics Nov 28, 2024 15:59 (JST) Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to visit South Korea in early January for talks with President Yoon…
Japan’s parliament opens extraordinary session
The parliament opened a 24-day extraordinary session on Thursday as Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba seeks to enact political reform legislation and a supplementary budget.He is expected to face intensified pressure…
Japan’s PM Ishiba Plans to Visit S. Korea in January; Trip Will Be His 1st Foreign Visit for Bilateral Diplomacy
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba The Yomiuri Shimbun 15:06 JST, November 28, 2024 Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is planning to visit South Korea in January…
More scandal-hit LDP lawmakers to attend Upper House ethics hearing
More Liberal Democratic Party legislators implicated in the party's slush funds scandal are likely to attend an expected Upper House ethics hearing amid fears that not doing so would put…
2 die in fire at Japan lawmaker’s residence, family unaccounted for
A fire broke out Wednesday in the Tokyo apartment building where Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi lives with her family, and two unidentified bodies have been found at the…
Japan Ishiba to Vow Income Tax Threshold Hike in Policy Speech
Newsfrom Japan Politics Nov 27, 2024 21:07 (JST) Tokyo, Nov. 27 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba plans to say in his upcoming policy speech before parliament that the government…
Japan: governmental budget for art and culture 2025 | Statista
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Tourists’ Consumption Tax Exemption To Take New Form; Refunds When Departing To Replace Waivers When Buying
Yomiuri Shimbun file photoShoppers use self-service checkouts at a duty-free shop at Kansai Airport in early August 2024. The Yomiuri Shimbun 16:32 JST, November 27, 2024 The government…