thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The Liberal Democratic Party has questioned former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori over the latest political funds scandal behind the scenes, but he has denied any involvement in the matter, LDP sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/politics/ldp-yoshiro-mori-funds-scandal-questioned/ #japan #politics #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #ldp #cabinet #yoshiromori
The Liberal Democratic Party has questioned former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori over the latest political funds scandal behind the scenes, but he has denied any involvement in the matter, LDP sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/30/japan/politics/ldp-yoshiro-mori-funds-scandal-questioned/ #japan #politics #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #ldp #cabinet #yoshiromori
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Debates on political reform are set to dominate the second half of the current parliamentary session as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party continues to deal with the aftermath of the political slush fund scandal that came to light last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/politics/kishida-parliament-political-reform/ #japan #politics #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #cdp #nipponishin #ldp
Debates on political reform are set to dominate the second half of the current parliamentary session as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party continues to deal with the aftermath of the political slush fund scandal that came to light last year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/29/japan/politics/kishida-parliament-political-reform/ #japan #politics #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #cdp #nipponishin #ldp
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Toshihiro Nikai's decision not to run in the next election is seen as significant as it accelerates generational change within the LDP and may lead to further repercussions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/28/japan/ldp-elder-nikais-announcement/ #commentary #japan #toshihironikai #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfundsscandal
Toshihiro Nikai's decision not to run in the next election is seen as significant as it accelerates generational change within the LDP and may lead to further repercussions. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/28/japan/ldp-elder-nikais-announcement/ #commentary #japan #toshihironikai #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfundsscandal
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori may be probed by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party over what role, if any, he played in the decision by the party's largest faction to continue an unlawful kickback scheme. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/politics/former-pm-mori-probe/ #japan #politics #yoshiromori #fumiokishida #shinzoabe #ldp #politicalfunds
Former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori may be probed by Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party over what role, if any, he played in the decision by the party's largest faction to continue an unlawful kickback scheme. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/politics/former-pm-mori-probe/ #japan #politics #yoshiromori #fumiokishida #shinzoabe #ldp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan A lack of enthusiasm for "question time" events between Japan's ruling and opposition parities has led some to wonder if the event should be abolished. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/politics/question-time-facing-diet-abolition/ #japan #politics #diet #ldp #cdp #fumiokishida #shinzeabe #yoshihikonoda
A lack of enthusiasm for "question time" events between Japan's ruling and opposition parities has led some to wonder if the event should be abolished. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/28/japan/politics/question-time-facing-diet-abolition/ #japan #politics #diet #ldp #cdp #fumiokishida #shinzeabe #yoshihikonoda
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan North Korea went from raising the prospect of a leaders summit with Japan to dismissing it outright within the span of just two days — part of a familiar playbook employed by Pyongyang. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/politics/north-korea-flip-flop/ #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #kimjongun #fumiokishida #kimyojong #abductions #nuclearweapons #missiles
North Korea went from raising the prospect of a leaders summit with Japan to dismissing it outright within the span of just two days — part of a familiar playbook employed by Pyongyang. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/politics/north-korea-flip-flop/ #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #kimjongun #fumiokishida #kimyojong #abductions #nuclearweapons #missiles
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The highest-ranking U.S. and Japanese national security advisers have discussed measures to reinforce the deterrence capabilities of their countries' decades-old alliance in preparation for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/politics/us-japan-national-security-advisers-talks/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #fumiokishida #joebiden
The highest-ranking U.S. and Japanese national security advisers have discussed measures to reinforce the deterrence capabilities of their countries' decades-old alliance in preparation for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's visit to Washington next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/27/japan/politics/us-japan-national-security-advisers-talks/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #us #fumiokishida #joebiden
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Washington and Tokyo are planning to announce a deal to restructure the U.S. military’s command in Japan when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the White House next month, media reports said Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/politics/us-forces-japan-restructure/ #japan #politics #usmilitary #usbases #usjapanrelations #fumiokishida #joebiden #china #taiwan #pla #defense #sdf
Washington and Tokyo are planning to announce a deal to restructure the U.S. military’s command in Japan when Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visits the White House next month, media reports said Monday. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/politics/us-forces-japan-restructure/ #japan #politics #usmilitary #usbases #usjapanrelations #fumiokishida #joebiden #china #taiwan #pla #defense #sdf
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had conveyed his hopes of meeting her brother in the near future, amid backroom talks aimed at securing a summit soon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/politics/kishida-kim-japan-north-korea-meeting/ #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #kimyojong #kimjongun #fumiokishida #abductions
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida had conveyed his hopes of meeting her brother in the near future, amid backroom talks aimed at securing a summit soon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/25/japan/politics/kishida-kim-japan-north-korea-meeting/ #japan #politics #northkoreajapanrelations #northkorea #kimyojong #kimjongun #fumiokishida #abductions
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed Saturday to enhance his country's defense capabilities in an increasingly severe security environment, during a speech at the graduation ceremony for the National Defense Academy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/23/japan/fumio-kishida-national-defense-academy-speech/ #japan #sdf #defense #defenseministry #fumiokishida #china
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vowed Saturday to enhance his country's defense capabilities in an increasingly severe security environment, during a speech at the graduation ceremony for the National Defense Academy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/23/japan/fumio-kishida-national-defense-academy-speech/ #japan #sdf #defense #defenseministry #fumiokishida #china
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has vowed to impose strict punishments on those responsible for a political funds scandal that has rocked factions inside the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/23/japan/politics/ldp-toshimitsu-motegi-funds-scandal-punishment/ #japan #politics #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #politicalfunds #fumiokishida
Toshimitsu Motegi, secretary-general of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, has vowed to impose strict punishments on those responsible for a political funds scandal that has rocked factions inside the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/23/japan/politics/ldp-toshimitsu-motegi-funds-scandal-punishment/ #japan #politics #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #politicalfunds #fumiokishida
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Leaders of more than 30 countries at the Summit of Democracy forum have agreed to work together to address fake news generated through artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/democratic-leaders-address-fake-news/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #yoonsukyeol #ai #elections
Leaders of more than 30 countries at the Summit of Democracy forum have agreed to work together to address fake news generated through artificial intelligence and other digital technologies. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/democratic-leaders-address-fake-news/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #yoonsukyeol #ai #elections
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The BOJ's decision to end its period of unorthodox monetary easing is offering Prime Minister Fumio Kishida an opportunity to move on from the legacy of "Abenomics." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/boj-kishida-election-hope/ #japan #politics #boj #fumiokishida #abenomics #elections
The BOJ's decision to end its period of unorthodox monetary easing is offering Prime Minister Fumio Kishida an opportunity to move on from the legacy of "Abenomics." https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/21/japan/politics/boj-kishida-election-hope/ #japan #politics #boj #fumiokishida #abenomics #elections
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan With the voluntary testimonies of LDP members failing to provide clarity on the party's political funds scandal, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida now faces pressure to take tougher measures, including having them give sworn statements to parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/japan/politics/political-funds-scandal-looms-over-kishida/ #japan #politics #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #ldp
With the voluntary testimonies of LDP members failing to provide clarity on the party's political funds scandal, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida now faces pressure to take tougher measures, including having them give sworn statements to parliament. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/20/japan/politics/political-funds-scandal-looms-over-kishida/ #japan #politics #politicalfunds #fumiokishida #ldp
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to worldwithoutus U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has pledged closer defense and security cooperation with the Philippines, paving the way for the countries’ first trilateral summit with Japan next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-us-japan-blinken/ #asiapacific #politics #antonyblinken #usjapanrelations #philippinejapanrelations #philippines #china #southchinasea #joebiden #fumiokishida #ferdinandmarcosjr
U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has pledged closer defense and security cooperation with the Philippines, paving the way for the countries’ first trilateral summit with Japan next month. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/asia-pacific/politics/philippines-us-japan-blinken/ #asiapacific #politics #antonyblinken #usjapanrelations #philippinejapanrelations #philippines #china #southchinasea #joebiden #fumiokishida #ferdinandmarcosjr
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan U.S. President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the first trilateral leaders’ summit in April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/japan/politics/us-philippines-japan-trilateral-leaders-summit/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #philippinejapanrelations #philippines #china #southchinasea #joebiden #fumiokishida #ferdinandmarcosjr
U.S. President Joe Biden will host Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for the first trilateral leaders’ summit in April. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/19/japan/politics/us-philippines-japan-trilateral-leaders-summit/ #japan #politics #usjapanrelations #philippinejapanrelations #philippines #china #southchinasea #joebiden #fumiokishida #ferdinandmarcosjr
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan In discussions about the LDP funding scandal, certain considerations are missing. Beyond lambasting the party, these must be addressed for a clearer vision. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/18/japan/ldp-funding-scandal-public-distrust/ #commentary #japan #ldp #politicalfunds #media #diet #fumiokishida
In discussions about the LDP funding scandal, certain considerations are missing. Beyond lambasting the party, these must be addressed for a clearer vision. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/03/18/japan/ldp-funding-scandal-public-distrust/ #commentary #japan #ldp #politicalfunds #media #diet #fumiokishida
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan The ruling Liberal Democratic Party revised internal rules on Sunday to toughen penalties for lawmakers involved in political funds scandals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/17/japan/politics/ldp-revises-internal-rules/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party revised internal rules on Sunday to toughen penalties for lawmakers involved in political funds scandals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/17/japan/politics/ldp-revises-internal-rules/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan While one poll, released Thursday, shows that public support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has risen marginally to 18.0% this month, another released earlier this week showed support dipping 4.4 percentage points to a fresh low of 20.1%. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/14/japan/politics/kishida-cabinet-support-rate/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #surveys
While one poll, released Thursday, shows that public support for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has risen marginally to 18.0% this month, another released earlier this week showed support dipping 4.4 percentage points to a fresh low of 20.1%. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/14/japan/politics/kishida-cabinet-support-rate/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #surveys
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Japan's ruling coalition could reach a deal as early as this week that would allow the export to third countries of a next-generation jet that Tokyo is developing with Britain and Italy, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida conceded to limits on such exports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/13/japan/politics/japan-kishida-defense-export-fighter-jet/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #defense #ldp #komeito #fighterjets #trade
Japan's ruling coalition could reach a deal as early as this week that would allow the export to third countries of a next-generation jet that Tokyo is developing with Britain and Italy, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida conceded to limits on such exports. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/13/japan/politics/japan-kishida-defense-export-fighter-jet/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #defense #ldp #komeito #fighterjets #trade
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan With a political funds scandal still rattling the LDP, the prime minister's Cabinet approval rating sunk to a fresh low of 20.1%, a new survey has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/kishida-cabinet-support-new-low/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #surveys #politicalfunds
With a political funds scandal still rattling the LDP, the prime minister's Cabinet approval rating sunk to a fresh low of 20.1%, a new survey has shown. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/kishida-cabinet-support-new-low/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #ldp #surveys #politicalfunds
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan A ruling bloc official suggested on Sunday the possibility of the House of Representatives being dissolved for a general election in autumn this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/japan-ruling-bloc-official-on-snap-election/ #japan #politics #komeito #ldp #fumiokishida #keiichiishii
A ruling bloc official suggested on Sunday the possibility of the House of Representatives being dissolved for a general election in autumn this year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/japan-ruling-bloc-official-on-snap-election/ #japan #politics #komeito #ldp #fumiokishida #keiichiishii
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan Prime Minister Kishida has left the post of special adviser on international human rights issues vacant for about six months, resulting in stalled debate in the country on how to deal with such concerns. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/kishida-human-rights-post-vacant/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #gennakatani #humanrights
Prime Minister Kishida has left the post of special adviser on international human rights issues vacant for about six months, resulting in stalled debate in the country on how to deal with such concerns. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/kishida-human-rights-post-vacant/ #japan #politics #fumiokishida #gennakatani #humanrights
thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Japan A powerful earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 1 this year reminded the country of the risk of a complex disaster. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/japan-reactor-restarts/ #japan #politics #311 #nuclearenergy #fukushima #fukushimano1 #tepco #fumiokishida #ldp #cdp
A powerful earthquake that struck the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Jan. 1 this year reminded the country of the risk of a complex disaster. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/10/japan/politics/japan-reactor-restarts/ #japan #politics #311 #nuclearenergy #fukushima #fukushimano1 #tepco #fumiokishida #ldp #cdp
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Japan With former U.S. President Donald Trump now virtually certain to win the GOP nomination for the November presidential election, the Japanese government has begun making full-fledged preparations to work with his camp. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/09/japan/politics/japan-trump-election-preparations/ #japan #politics #2024uspresidentialelection #us #joebiden #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #fumiokishida #china #russiaukrainewar
With former U.S. President Donald Trump now virtually certain to win the GOP nomination for the November presidential election, the Japanese government has begun making full-fledged preparations to work with his camp. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/03/09/japan/politics/japan-trump-election-preparations/ #japan #politics #2024uspresidentialelection #us #joebiden #donaldtrump #usjapanrelations #fumiokishida #china #russiaukrainewar