thejapantimes, 5 days ago to Japan

A planned Tuesday vote on the Liberal Democratic Party's proposed revisions for the political funding law was called off due to a misunderstanding between the party and the opposition Nippon Ishin no Kai over a key contentious item. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/04/japan/politics/kishida-ishin-bill/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #nipponishinnokai #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #taroaso #toshimitsumotegi

thejapantimes, 5 days ago to Japan

Plans for the American military in Japan to get a command upgrade are gaining steam following comments by the U.S. defense chief that basing a four-star commander in the country is something the Pentagon is “looking at very closely.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/06/04/japan/us-forces-japan-command-upgrade/ #japan #sdf #usmilitary #usbases #joebiden #fumiokishida #defense #defenseministry #china #taiwan #pla #usjapanrelations

thejapantimes, 9 days ago to Japan

Japan's Liberal Democratic Party struck a deal on political funding with its junior coalition partner Komeito and the opposition party Nippon Ishin no Kai on Friday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/31/japan/politics/ldp-komeito-ishin-fundraising-deal/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #cdp #nipponishinnokai #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #natsuoyamaguchi #nobuyukibaba

thejapantimes, 10 days ago to Japan

The government will launch a My Number card feature for the Apple Wallet on the iPhone in the spring next year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/30/japan/society/my-number-ios/ #japan #society #mynumber #personalinformation #digitalization #timcook #apple #tech #fumiokishida #tarokono

thejapantimes, 12 days ago to Japan

After yet another election defeat, the likelihood of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida calling a snap election is becoming slimmer and slimmer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/28/japan/politics/early-lower-house-election-seen-unlikely/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #elections

thejapantimes, 13 days ago to Japan

Japan's pacifist identity is shifting as the government strengthens the military. While citizens want a stronger force, many believe it should align with the peace Constitution. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/27/japan/japan-security-constitution-public-opinion/ #commentary #japan #constitution #article9 #defense #security #fumiokishida #ldp #usjapanrelations

thejapantimes, 14 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Kishida was set to arrive in Seoul for bilateral talks with South Korean and Chinese leaders ahead of their first trilateral summit since 2019. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/26/japan/politics/kishida-li-yoon-bilateral-talks/ #japan #politics #southkoreajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #southkorea #china #liqiang #fumiokishida #yoonsukyeol #northkorea #missiles

thejapantimes, 16 days ago to Japan

The first Japan-China-South Korea trilateral summit since 2019 may not conclude with a raft of concrete deliverables, but just holding the meeting on Monday will be an accomplishment in its own right. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/24/japan/politics/china-japan-south-korea-trilateral-preview/ #japan #politics #southkoreajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #china #southkorea #liqiang #yoonsukyeol #fumiokishida #northkorea #trade #us

thejapantimes, 17 days ago to Japan

Shizuoka's gubernatorial election is now a close race, and speculation is mounting that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might call a snap election this summer if the Liberal Democratic Party loses in the prefecture. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/shizuoka-election-kishida-rivals/ #japan #politics #maglev #shizuoka #heitakawakatsu #bullettrains #shinkansen #ldp #cdp #dpp #localgovernment #fumiokishida #toshimitsumotegi #shigeruishiba

thejapantimes, 17 days ago to Japan

The leaders of South Korea, China and Japan are to hold their first trilateral summit in more than four years in Seoul on Sunday and Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-china-summit-date-set/ #japan #politics #southkoreajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #fumiokishida #yoonsukyeol #liqiang

thejapantimes, 17 days ago to Japan

Japan's parliament has kicked off deliberations on bills to revise the political funds control law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/23/japan/politics/japan-parliament-political-funds-debate/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds #cdp #nipponishin

thejapantimes, 17 days ago to business

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida made a public push to woo foreign investment, pledging further capital market reforms and promoting asset management in a speech to hundreds of global investors in Tokyo. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2024/05/23/economy/japan-kishida-pushes-capital-market-reform/ #business #economy #fumiokishida #investments #stocks #banks #japaneseeconomy #morganstanley

thejapantimes, 19 days ago to Japan

The modernization of Japan's defense strategy is not just about military capabilities, it is also about building consensus and fostering public understanding. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/21/japan/japans-defense-modernization-program/ #commentary #japan #sdf #fumiokishida #defense #us

thejapantimes, 19 days ago to Japan

A proposed revision to Japan’s immigration law that will allow the government to revoke a foreign national's permanent resident status if the holder deliberately fails to pay taxes has cleared the Lower House. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/21/japan/politics/permenant-residency-law-revision/ #japan #politics #foreignworkers #immigrationservicesagency #immigration #expats #taxes #justiceministry #visas #fumiokishida #ryujikoizumi

thejapantimes, 20 days ago to Japan

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman postponed a planned four-day trip to Japan due to concerns over the king’s health, Japan’s top government spokesman, Yoshimasa Hayashi, said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/20/japan/politics/saudi-arabia-mbs-japan-visit-cancel/ #japan #politics #saudiarabia #saudiarabiajapanrelations #oil #energy #fumiokishida #mohammedbinsalman #salmanbinabdulaziz

thejapantimes, 21 days ago to Japan

The leaders of Japan, China and South Korea are considering a plan for a joint statement highlighting economic ties and cooperation in fighting infectious diseases at an expected trilateral summit later this month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-china-summit-preview/ #japan #politics #southkoreajapanrelations #chinajapanrelations #fumiokishida #liqiang #yoonsukyeol

thejapantimes, 21 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited a hospital in northeastern Japan on Sunday to learn firsthand about the situation surrounding local medical services. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/kishida-visits-yamagata/ #japan #fumiokishida #yamagata #hospitals #health #mynumber

thejapantimes, 21 days ago to Japan

The road to a nuclear-free world is becoming rockier a year after leaders from the Group of Seven adopted a landmark document on nuclear disarmament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/19/japan/g7-nuke-free-world-goal/ #japan #hiroshima #g7 #nuclearweapons #fumiokishida #joebiden #russiaukrainewar

thejapantimes, 22 days ago to Japan

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visits Japan next week, where he will hold talks on energy while hunting more opportunities in gaming as he seeks to improve Saudi Arabia's image. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/18/japan/saudi-japan-mohammed-bin-salman/ #japan #videogames #saudiarabia #saudiarabiajapanrelations #fumiokishida #energy #oil #mohammedbinsalman

thejapantimes, 23 days ago to Japan

In a rare move, the LDP has submitted an independent proposal to revise the political funds control law in parliament after failing to reach a consensus on various points with its junior coalition partner. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/politics/ldp-submits-bill/ #japan #politics #ldp #komeito #fumiokishida #politicalfunds

thejapantimes, 23 days ago to Japan

On Thursday, Meta's oversight board began soliciting public opinions about a post criticizing PM Fumio Kishida on its Threads platform. The board is seeking opinions on how its political content policy impacts access to information and political speech. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/17/japan/society/meta-seeks-opinions-on-threads-post-rapping-kishida/ #japan #society #meta #apps #hatespeech #fumiokishida

thejapantimes, 27 days ago to Japan

Japanese companies are increasingly investing in U.S. states like North Carolina. "Friend-shoring" ensures economic resilience even in the face of political change. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/05/13/japan/japanese-companie-investment-us-alliance/ #commentary #japan #us #fumiokishida #usjapanrelations #japanesecompanies #economicsecurity #china #uschinarelations #toyota #northcarolina

thejapantimes, 28 days ago to Japan

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday reiterated his eagerness to hold a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in an effort to swiftly resolve the issue of Japanese nationals abducted by Pyongyang decades ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/12/japan/politics/kishida-seeks-meeting-with-north-korean-leader/ #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #fumiokishida #kimjongun

thejapantimes, 30 days ago to Japan

Japan's parliament on Friday enacted a bill to introduce a security clearance system that grants certain individuals access to important information related to economic security. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/politics/security-clearance-bill/ #japan #politics #economicsecurity #securitylaws #diet #fumiokishida

thejapantimes, 30 days ago to Japan

While ties between Japan and South Korea have improved greatly in recent years, historical issues continue to cast a shadow over them. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/05/10/japan/politics/japan-south-korea-ties/ #japan #politics #southkorea #southkoreajapanrelations #fumiokishida