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Japan government, ruling parties relieved by approval rating but concerns remain ahead of lower house election
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves the Prime Minister's Office after speaking on the telephone with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning. — The Yomiuri Shimbun/ANN PhotoTOKYO – The government…
Japan’s government emerges as incubator for space industry
TOKYO -- The Japanese government is increasingly like a venture investor in space startups, soliciting ideas, making them compete for money and investing in those with the most business potential.On…
Japan Government, Ruling Parties Relieved by Approval Rating But Concerns Remain Ahead of Lower House Election
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba leaves the Prime Minister's Office after speaking on the telephone with US President Joe Biden on Wednesday morning. By Koichiro Shigematsu /…
Early Ishiba missteps add to anticipation over key policy speech
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's first few days in power have been marked by a U-turn on the approach to a general election as well as challenges forming his government and…
PM Shigeru Ishiba, US Ambassador Rahm Emanuel Meet, Agree on Need to Strengthen Alliance
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel shake hands at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Thursday. The Yomiuri…
Japan’s new top diplomat calls ‘Asian NATO’ an idea for the future
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya on Wednesday described the "Asian NATO" concept proposed by his boss, Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, as one worth exploring.The idea of an Asian version…
Japan’s Aging Society as a Technological Opportunity
As technology of this sort, based on user needs, makes headlines in Japan, more companies are likely to follow suit, developing technological, labor-saving solutions to a wide variety of needs…
Shigeru Ishiba Makes Safe Start in Promoting Japan-US Relations; Foreign, Defense Ministers Cautious about New PM’s Visions
The Yomiuri ShimbunPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba speaks to producers at the Prime Minister's Office in Tokyo on Wednesday. The Yomiuri Shimbun 14:43 JST, October 3, 2024 Prime Minister…