thejapantimes, 10 months ago to news Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for the international community to unite behind a free and open system based on the rule of law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/23/national/kishida-global-solidarity-reiwa-rincho/?utm_content=buffer1b125&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #nipponishinnokai #fumiokishida #ldp #komeito #dpp #cdp
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida called for the international community to unite behind a free and open system based on the rule of law. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/23/national/kishida-global-solidarity-reiwa-rincho/?utm_content=buffer1b125&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #nipponishinnokai #fumiokishida #ldp #komeito #dpp #cdp
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to news Veteran Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Ichiro Ozawa still hopes the country will achieve a genuine two-party parliamentary democracy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/19/national/politics-diplomacy/ichiro-ozawa-japan-parliamentary-democracy/?utm_content=buffer7e418&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #ldp #ichiroozawa #lowerhouse #cdp
Veteran Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmaker Ichiro Ozawa still hopes the country will achieve a genuine two-party parliamentary democracy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/19/national/politics-diplomacy/ichiro-ozawa-japan-parliamentary-democracy/?utm_content=buffer7e418&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #ldp #ichiroozawa #lowerhouse #cdp
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to news Efforts to schedule visits by ruling bloc executives to China are hitting choppy waters, likely due to Tokyo's plan to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/china-japan-ruling-bloc-visit-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer4a222&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #china #fukushima #fukushimano1 #oceans #ldp #chinajapanrelations #radioactivewater #komeito #nuclearenergy #environment
Efforts to schedule visits by ruling bloc executives to China are hitting choppy waters, likely due to Tokyo's plan to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant into the sea. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/15/national/politics-diplomacy/china-japan-ruling-bloc-visit-fukushima/?utm_content=buffer4a222&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #china #fukushima #fukushimano1 #oceans #ldp #chinajapanrelations #radioactivewater #komeito #nuclearenergy #environment
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to news Kishida is considering reshuffling his Cabinet and the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in mid-September, with his public support declining, largely due to the mishandling of key domestic issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/12/national/cabinet-reshuffle-2/?utm_content=buffer8a6d8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #cabinet #mynumber
Kishida is considering reshuffling his Cabinet and the leadership of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party in mid-September, with his public support declining, largely due to the mishandling of key domestic issues. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/12/national/cabinet-reshuffle-2/?utm_content=buffer8a6d8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #cabinet #mynumber
thejapantimes, 10 months ago to news Just over a year after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination, his foreign and defense policy legacies have been cemented, the impacts of which will likely be felt long into the future, observers say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/09/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-security-legacy/?utm_content=buffer05b63&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #china #shinzoabe #defense #northkorea #russia #fumiokishida #ldp #budgets #shinzoabeassassination
Just over a year after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s assassination, his foreign and defense policy legacies have been cemented, the impacts of which will likely be felt long into the future, observers say. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/09/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-security-legacy/?utm_content=buffer05b63&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #china #shinzoabe #defense #northkorea #russia #fumiokishida #ldp #budgets #shinzoabeassassination
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Saturday marked a year since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated, with several controversial issues unresolved, including lawmakers' ties to the Unification Church and rules for state funerals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/08/national/shinzo-abe-assassination-one-year-anniversary/?utm_content=buffer29595&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #guns #ldp #unificationchurch #nara #tetsuyayamagami #shinzoabeassassination
Saturday marked a year since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated, with several controversial issues unresolved, including lawmakers' ties to the Unification Church and rules for state funerals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/08/national/shinzo-abe-assassination-one-year-anniversary/?utm_content=buffer29595&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #guns #ldp #unificationchurch #nara #tetsuyayamagami #shinzoabeassassination
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering reshuffling his Cabinet and the leadership of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party around mid-September, government and party sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/08/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-cabinet-reshuffle-september/?utm_content=buffer3a262&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #cabinet #tarokono
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering reshuffling his Cabinet and the leadership of his ruling Liberal Democratic Party around mid-September, government and party sources have said. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/08/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-cabinet-reshuffle-september/?utm_content=buffer3a262&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #cabinet #tarokono
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news A year since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot to death during a stump speech in Nara Prefecture, parties at both ends of the political spectrum are still grappling with his multifaceted legacy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/07/national/politics-diplomacy/shinzo-abe-political-legacy/?utm_content=bufferc35b4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #banrikaieda #hiroshigeseko
A year since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was shot to death during a stump speech in Nara Prefecture, parties at both ends of the political spectrum are still grappling with his multifaceted legacy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/07/national/politics-diplomacy/shinzo-abe-political-legacy/?utm_content=bufferc35b4&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #banrikaieda #hiroshigeseko
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news An LDP-Komeito working group has agreed on a proposal to de-facto ease existing regulations on the export of lethal weapons, provided that certain conditions are met. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/ldp-komeito-group-export-defense-rules/?utm_content=bufferea5b7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #ldp #trade #sdf #defenseministry #komeito #fighterjets
An LDP-Komeito working group has agreed on a proposal to de-facto ease existing regulations on the export of lethal weapons, provided that certain conditions are met. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/ldp-komeito-group-export-defense-rules/?utm_content=bufferea5b7&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #ldp #trade #sdf #defenseministry #komeito #fighterjets
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news A year after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot during a stump speech, Japanese ruling and opposition parties are still trying to find the best way to ensure safety during election campaigns. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/election-campaign-security-safety/?utm_content=buffer12025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #japanesepolice #shinzoabeassassination
A year after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot during a stump speech, Japanese ruling and opposition parties are still trying to find the best way to ensure safety during election campaigns. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/election-campaign-security-safety/?utm_content=buffer12025&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #japanesepolice #shinzoabeassassination
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news With former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gone, the LDP faction he once headed has shifted to group leadership — with some noticeable cracks present. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-group-leadership-abe-faction-cracks/?utm_content=buffer6b7a9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #hiroshigeseko #yasutoshinishimura
With former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gone, the LDP faction he once headed has shifted to group leadership — with some noticeable cracks present. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/05/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-group-leadership-abe-faction-cracks/?utm_content=buffer6b7a9&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #hiroshigeseko #yasutoshinishimura
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news The average income of lawmakers fell ¥990,000 from the previous year to ¥21.56 million in 2022, down for the fourth straight year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/03/national/lawmakers-income-2022/?utm_content=bufferc478d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #diet #dpp
The average income of lawmakers fell ¥990,000 from the previous year to ¥21.56 million in 2022, down for the fourth straight year. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/03/national/lawmakers-income-2022/?utm_content=bufferc478d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #diet #dpp
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Members of the biggest faction of the ruling LDP have been intensifying efforts to select their new leader, a position that's been unoccupied since the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a year ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/01/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-faction-next-leader/?utm_content=buffer5ce87&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #factions #hiroshigeseko #yasutoshinishimura
Members of the biggest faction of the ruling LDP have been intensifying efforts to select their new leader, a position that's been unoccupied since the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a year ago. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/07/01/national/politics-diplomacy/abe-faction-next-leader/?utm_content=buffer5ce87&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #factions #hiroshigeseko #yasutoshinishimura
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Japan's ruling parties are set to propose discussions for exporting a next-generation fighter jet that is being jointly developed with Britain and Italy in what would be a major pivot for the pacifist nation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/30/national/japan-fighter-jet-export-eyed/?utm_content=buffer8192e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #ldp #sdf #defenseministry #komeito
Japan's ruling parties are set to propose discussions for exporting a next-generation fighter jet that is being jointly developed with Britain and Italy in what would be a major pivot for the pacifist nation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/30/national/japan-fighter-jet-export-eyed/?utm_content=buffer8192e&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #ldp #sdf #defenseministry #komeito
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Japan's ruling parties are looking to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets to other countries, despite the country's strict regulations on international arms sales. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/29/national/japan-international-arms-sales-jets/?utm_content=buffer900d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #ldp #defenseministry #komeito #fighterjets #russiaukrainewar
Japan's ruling parties are looking to allow the export of next-generation fighter jets to other countries, despite the country's strict regulations on international arms sales. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/29/national/japan-international-arms-sales-jets/?utm_content=buffer900d6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #ldp #defenseministry #komeito #fighterjets #russiaukrainewar
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news In an attempt at damage control following an unprecedented spat, the LDP and Komeito agreed Tuesday to endorse each other's candidates everywhere except Tokyo in the next general election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/27/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-komeito-election-deal/?utm_content=buffer5e50d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #tokyo #nipponishinnokai #osaka #fumiokishida #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #komeito #natsuoyamaguchi #hyogo
In an attempt at damage control following an unprecedented spat, the LDP and Komeito agreed Tuesday to endorse each other's candidates everywhere except Tokyo in the next general election. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/27/national/politics-diplomacy/ldp-komeito-election-deal/?utm_content=buffer5e50d&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #tokyo #nipponishinnokai #osaka #fumiokishida #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #komeito #natsuoyamaguchi #hyogo
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s popularity fell sharply in the last month, opinion surveys show, amid rising public opposition to the wider use of My Number identity cards. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/26/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-june-approval-ratings-fall/?utm_content=buffer5c8a5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #nipponishinnokai #fumiokishida #ldp #mynumber #bigdata #personalinformation #surveys #cdp
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s popularity fell sharply in the last month, opinion surveys show, amid rising public opposition to the wider use of My Number identity cards. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/26/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-june-approval-ratings-fall/?utm_content=buffer5c8a5&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #nipponishinnokai #fumiokishida #ldp #mynumber #bigdata #personalinformation #surveys #cdp
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news A total of 708 people are preparing to run in the next election for the House of Representatives, a Jiji survey shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/25/national/politics-diplomacy/708-candidates-preparing-run-next-lower-house-election/?utm_content=bufferefcce&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #ldp #diet #lowerhouse #komeito #jcp #cdp
A total of 708 people are preparing to run in the next election for the House of Representatives, a Jiji survey shows. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/25/national/politics-diplomacy/708-candidates-preparing-run-next-lower-house-election/?utm_content=bufferefcce&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #ldp #diet #lowerhouse #komeito #jcp #cdp
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news With the recent session of parliament having come to an end, speculation has now turned to whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will order a Cabinet reshuffle and changes to top leadership in the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/22/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-looks-ahead-speculation/?utm_content=buffer5f11b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #cabinet #yukoobuchi #tarokono #mikioaoki
With the recent session of parliament having come to an end, speculation has now turned to whether Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will order a Cabinet reshuffle and changes to top leadership in the LDP. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/22/national/politics-diplomacy/kishida-looks-ahead-speculation/?utm_content=buffer5f11b&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #fumiokishida #ldp #toshimitsumotegi #cabinet #yukoobuchi #tarokono #mikioaoki
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news Japan's annual parliamentary session, which drew to a close Wednesday, went off without major hitches for the government, which was able to pass key pieces of legislation in spite of sometimes strong opposition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/21/national/politics-diplomacy/parliament-ordinary-session-wrap/?utm_content=buffer178f8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #humanrights #immigration #fumiokishida #taxes #ldp #diet #refugees #japaneseeconomy #jcp #dpp #cdp #nuclearenergy #nipponishnnokai
Japan's annual parliamentary session, which drew to a close Wednesday, went off without major hitches for the government, which was able to pass key pieces of legislation in spite of sometimes strong opposition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/21/national/politics-diplomacy/parliament-ordinary-session-wrap/?utm_content=buffer178f8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #defense #humanrights #immigration #fumiokishida #taxes #ldp #diet #refugees #japaneseeconomy #jcp #dpp #cdp #nuclearenergy #nipponishnnokai
thejapantimes, 11 months ago to news A struggle over a choice of electoral candidate in Yamaguchi Prefecture between rival Liberal Democratic Party factions ended last week, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's caucus coming out on top. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/20/national/politics-diplomacy/yamaguchi-ldp-power-struggle/?utm_content=buffer71c23&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #yoshimasahayashi #votedisparity #yamaguchi #2023localelections #shinjiyoshida
A struggle over a choice of electoral candidate in Yamaguchi Prefecture between rival Liberal Democratic Party factions ended last week, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's caucus coming out on top. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/06/20/national/politics-diplomacy/yamaguchi-ldp-power-struggle/?utm_content=buffer71c23&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #news #japan #shinzoabe #ldp #yoshimasahayashi #votedisparity #yamaguchi #2023localelections #shinjiyoshida
thejapantimes, 1 year ago to random Japan's ruling bloc and two opposition parties have agreed to revise a controversial bill that, if passed, would enable authorities to deport individuals who apply repeatedly for refugee status. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/27/national/politics-diplomacy/immigration-law-agree-ldp/?utm_content=buffer1eda6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer #news #japan #immigration #ldp #refugees #cdp
Japan's ruling bloc and two opposition parties have agreed to revise a controversial bill that, if passed, would enable authorities to deport individuals who apply repeatedly for refugee status. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/04/27/national/politics-diplomacy/immigration-law-agree-ldp/?utm_content=buffer1eda6&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bufferapp.com&utm_campaign=buffer #news #japan #immigration #ldp #refugees #cdp