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Apr 22

Kishida Cabinet Approval Rating Hovers at 25%; Remains in 20% Range for 6 Consecutive Months

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Apr 11

Biden says US support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

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Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan

President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.

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Apr 17

Japan's 2024 U.S. playbook starts with subnational diplomacy: WASHINGTON -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's six-day trip to the U.S ...

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Apr 10

Google investing $1 bln to boost connectivity to Japan via two subsea cables: Google will invest $1 billion to improve digital connectivity between the U.S ...

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Apr 14

On topic: Japan's Kishida bolsters U.S. alliance with Washington trip: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida traveled to Washington last week for a summit with U ...

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Apr 11

At state dinner for Japan, blossoms and bonhomie on the menu: White House guests included actor Robert De Niro, former figure skater Kristi Yamaguchi ...

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Quick Glance: Kishida and Biden Celebrate US-Japan Alliance with 'Star Trek' Toast

Kishida quotes 'Star Trek' and jokes at state dinner in White House

Biden and Kishida emphasize friendship and alliance between USA and Japan

Prominent guests from politics and business attend lavish dinner

Simon sings hits at night performance, serving spring cuisine from Japan and the USA

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Apr 10

5⃣ stories you need to know today: US President Joe Biden and Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to showcase a strong and growing partnership during a White House state ... Show more

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Apr 12

At the Japan State Dinner, Jill Biden Turns to Oscar de la Renta: The first lady was glittering in crystals — four days after Melania Trump stepped out in pink ...

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Apr 13

Japan’s Kishida Hails His Visit to US as a Diplomatic Success: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida touted diplomatic success during his weeklong visit to the ...

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Apr 15

Japan PM Kishida Cabinet's support rate rises to 23.8%: Kyodo poll - The Mainichi

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Apr 12

North Carolina governor to welcome historic visitor at mansion: Japan's Prime Minister Kishida

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Apr 11

In pictures: Here is a look at some of the key moments from the U.S.-Japan summit.In pictures: U.S.-Japan summit - Nikkei Asia (Photo by Reuters, Getty Images)

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Apr 22

Kishida must wish he’d stayed in Washington: At home, Kishida’s polling numbers near record lows, he faces never-ending political scandals and a public that is ...

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Apr 06

Japan PM Kishida visits TSMC's Kumamoto chip plant: TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co ...

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Apr 10

HAPPENING NOW: Pres. Biden holds an arrival ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister Kishida. US, Japan to make 'historic' announcements at summit, including on defense and AI: Official - ABC News

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Apr 17

LDP dismisses lawmaker's request to review penalty over funds scandal - The Mainichi

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Apr 15

Kishida returns to scandal, election headwinds after U.S. trip high: TOKYO -- Having basked in the spotlight afforded by a state visit to the U.S. ...

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Apr 14

Japan PM strongly condemns Iran attack on Israel, conflict escalation - The Mainichi

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The Washington Post

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Apr 11

The blooms on the 3,000 cherry trees Japan gave to the United States more than a century ago have become a quintessential marker of spring in the nation’s ... Show more

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Apr 04

Japan, U.S., Philippines to cooperate in clean energy, chips: Kishida: TOKYO -- Japan, the U.S. and the Philippines will work together in areas ...

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Apr 09

At White House, Japanese prime minister will trumpet strength of U.S. alliance: Fumio Kishida told The Post his visit would underline the importance and strength ...

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Quick Glance: U.S., Japan to Announce Military Cooperation and Joint NASA Lunar Mission

The United States and Japan will commit to modernizing their military alliance this week to establish an operational hub for their defense partnership in the Pacific.

They will outline a vision for an integrated air defense network linking Japanese, Australian, and U.S. sensors to enhance regional threat detection.

An announcement is expected that a Japanese astronaut will participate in a NASA moon mission, marking a significant milestone in space exploration collaboration.

The deepened relationship between the two countries will also focus on expanding cooperation in space exploration, defense equipment production, and economic investments, particularly in the electric-vehicle battery manufacturing sector.

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Apr 03

U.S. seeks to 'integrate' Japan into defense industrial base: WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will agree to ...

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Apr 10

Biden is hosting Japan's Kishida. But the Nippon Steel deal is not on the agenda: President BIden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Fumio will announce ...

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Apr 10

Microsoft offers to invest $2.9 billion in Japan to enhance AI data centers - The Mainichi

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Apr 12

Wajima Lacquerware Artisan Proud of Traditional Techniques Used to Make Coffee Cups Given to Pres. Joe Biden

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Apr 13

Kishida touts Japan’s investments in U.S. with visit to swing-state Toyota plant: The prime minister visited the North Carolina plant where Toyota last year ...

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Mar 25

North Korea says Japan's prime minister proposed summit with leader Kim Jong Un: North Korea says Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has proposed a summit ...

Quick Glance: Japanese PM Offers to Meet Kim Jong Un, Conditions Pose Challenges

North Korea states that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida proposed a meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un 'as soon as possible,' contingent on Tokyo's stance towards North Korea's weapons program and past abductions of Japanese nationals.

Kishida emphasizes the importance of a meeting with Kim to address the abduction issue, but North Korea's preconditions make a Kim-Kishida summit unlikely.

Kim Yo Jong, Kim Jong Un's sister, highlights the need for Japan to make political decisions aligned with its overall interests to enhance bilateral relations and regional peace.

Experts suggest that a potential meeting could benefit both North Korea and Japan, with North Korea aiming to strengthen its position and Japan considering potential economic assistance if ties normalize.

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Apr 09

More investment is needed to strengthen U.S.-Japan collaboration: Despite the countries' shared challenges, investment in U.S.-Japan intellectual exchange ...

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Apr 04

Japan's Kishida faces party's ire after punishing scandal-hit members: TOKYO -- Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday handed down punishments ...

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Apr 12

Support for Kishida Cabinet's sinks to fresh low of 16.6%, poll shows: The approval rate fell 1.4 percentage points from the previous month, while the ...

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Apr 19

Motegi faces bumpy road after faction dissolution: Motegi has never sought to conceal his aspirations for the top spot, but his prospects may now be dwindling.

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Mar 28

Japan's Kishida calls it appropriate for BOJ to keep easy policy: TOKYO (Reuters) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday it was appropriate ...

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Apr 16

By-elections to determine Kishida’s fate within LDP: Losing in the Shimane No. 1 district, long an LDP stronghold, would mark a major blow to the prime minister.

japantimes.co.jp/news/2024/04/15/japan/politics/april-by-elections-preview/

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Mar 30

Is Japan Leaving Pacifism Behind?: Although with deep hesitation, the country as a whole is beginning to reconfigure the meaning of pacifism.

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Apr 10

President Biden raised eyebrows Wednesday morning, when he appeared disoriented while welcoming Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House for a ... Show more

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Apr 07

TSMC’s first Japan plant to hit 60% local procurement by 2030: Japanese officials are hoping TSMC’s arrival will help boost local suppliers’ technology and ...

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Mar 15

Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine picks ex-admiral as chief priest: Japan's Yasukuni Shrine has picked a former military commander as its chief priest ...

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Mar 29

'Fruitful' Japan-N. Korea ties will benefit both nations: Kishida - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that ...

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Apr 11

Will Kishida dissolve parliament in June?: Speculation has been fueled by comments from Kishida’s fellow Liberal Democratic Party members and the prime minister ...

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Mar 24

Japan PM Kishida's approval rating mired near record low: TOKYO -- The approval rating of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's cabinet rose 1 percentage ...

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Mar 28

Ex-PM Yoshiro Mori may face LDP probe over kickback scheme: The target and scope of such an investigation has yet to be decided, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida ...

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Mar 18

Japan PM Kishida Cabinet support rate at 17% even after ethics committee: poll - The Mainichi

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Bloomberg

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Apr 22

Japan’s Kishida Struggles in Polls Ahead of Special Elections: A high-profile trip to meet Joe Biden in Washington failed to provide a substantial poll boost for ...

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Apr 06

Relatives of Japanese abducted by N. Korea hope Kishida raises issue in U.S.: Takuya Yokota, who represents a group of family members of abductees ...

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Apr 23

Japan to draw up routes for roads dedicated to robot trucks: Digital reform conference sees PM repeat calls to get online government services right at last

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The Straits Times

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Mar 20

Jail for man who commented on Shinzo Abe’s shooting, asked for someone to ‘do the same’ to PM Lee

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Apr 19

Philippines says decision to strengthen ties with US a 'sovereign choice' - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post

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The Japan Times

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Mar 22

BOJ turns page on Abenomics, giving reeling Kishida election hope: The bank's aggressive monetary easing was one of the three pillars of the deflation-fighting ...

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Mar 29

Letter from Nikkei Asia's editor: Japan's tale of two economies

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Apr 18

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida Promotes Revised NISA Investment Program to Young People; Kishida Focusing on Moving Money From Savings to Investment in a Safe ...

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The Japan Times

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Mar 23

Kishida vows to strengthen Japan's deterrence capabilities: The PM also urged the National Defense Academy graduates, expected to become senior members of the ...

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Mar 25

Scandal-hit LDP heavyweight Nikai not to run in next general election - The Mainichi

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Apr 14

Difficulties Continue for Kishida after State Visit to U.S.

Quick Glance: Biden and Kishida Strengthen Bilateral Ties Amid Uncertainty

Biden and Kishida met officially in spring to secure progress in the relationship between the countries.

Agreements include strengthening the bilateral alliance, cooperation in outer space, and networking with partners.

The new collaboration aims to enhance the integration of command structures between US and Japanese forces.

The meeting aims to demonstrate that the US and Japan are global partners, regardless of political changes.

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Apr 11

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: - Pasig City court issues arrest warrants vs Quiboloy - DOH reminds ... Show more

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Japan Today

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Apr 12

On eve of Kishida's visit to North Carolina, Fujifilm announces more jobs there

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Bloomberg

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Apr 09

Kishida Urges US Executives to Boost Tech Investments in Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged American business executives to boost investment in ...

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Apr 12

Breaking News LIVE: Japanese PM Kishida Urges US to Overcome ‘Self-Doubt’ About Global Leaders

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Tech Times Apr 11

Japan Campaigns for American Companies to Invest in Country's Tech Sector: Japan's Prime Minister is lobbying for support from American executives for ...

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Mar 01

Kishida Apologizes over Fund Scandal at Diet Ethics Council, Vows Not to Hold Fundraising Parties During Time in Office

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Apr 10

Biden administration says Kishida State visit ‘crowning partnership’ for US: President Biden’s welcoming of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a State ...

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Apr 10

Historic Summit Reinforces U.S.-Japan Alliance: U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida are poised to significantly enhance U.S ...

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Apr 04

Japan’s LDP Ethics Panel Recommends Shionoya, Seko Leave Party; 39 Members Face Penalties Over Funds (UPDATE 1)

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Mar 07

Japan’s Ruling Party Wants to Export Its Next-Generation Fighter. The Public Is Reluctant.

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Apr 07

LDP Members Upset With Penalties Over Fundraising Scandal; Negative Impact Feared on Upcoming By-Elections

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Bloomberg

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Mar 01

Japan Misses Kishida’s Deadline for Fighter Jet Export Decision: Japan’s ruling parties have failed to agree to allow exports of a next-generation fighter jet ...

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Apr 05

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Apr 04

Japanese PM hosts iftar for Arab ambassadors: TOKYO: Prime Minister Kishida Fumio hosted a Ramadan iftar on Monday, with around 25 Japan-based ambassadors and ...

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Feb 29

Japan’s PM Kishida Apologizes, Vows Reform in Ethics Panel: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida apologized in an unprecedented parliamentary ethics hearing ...

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Apr 03

Biden, Kishida to discuss N. Korean threats, trilateral cooperation with S. Korea: White House

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Mar 11

Kishida Cabinet support rate hits fresh low at 20% over funds scandal - The Mainichi

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Mar 12

Three members of Abe faction to attend Upper House ethics hearing: But other lawmakers embroiled in the LDP slush fund scandal have largely indicated that they ...

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Mar 01

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Apr 02

Is Japan Leaving Pacifism Behind?: Although with deep hesitation, the country as a whole is beginning to reconfigure the meaning of pacifism.

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Apr 02

Japan, U.S. to Cooperate on Procurement of Legacy Semiconductors; Aim to Reduce Dependence on China

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The Japan Times

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Mar 13

Kishida agrees on need for strict rules to export of fighter jet: Concessions by the LDP president could pave the way for a deal with junior coalition partner ...

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