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Japan to compile 'large-scale' stimulus package in mid-Nov, says PM Kishida
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would compile a "large-scale" stimulus...
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Japan ruling coalition holds power as PM Kishida touts 'trust'
Japan's ruling coalition celebrated holding on to a strong majority in weekend elections, with Prime...
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Japan government condemns 'brutal' Joker train attack
The suspect in a Halloween stabbing and fire attack on a Tokyo train expressed admiration...
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Japan election is first big test for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida
Japanese voters are casting their ballots in national elections in the first big test for...
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Japan votes as ruling party seeks fresh start
Polls opened in Japan's general election on Sunday (Oct 31) with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida...
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In Japan, efforts afoot to win hearts, and votes, of the alienated young
Momoko Nojo's campaign for Japan's upcoming election revolves around social media and T-shirts, but she's...
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Former Princess Mako says marriage was a 'necessary choice'
Former Princess Mako Komuro, who married commoner Kei Komuro on Tuesday, said their marriage was...
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How the EV boom is crushing Japan's small towns supplying automotive parts
Fuji Oozx is one of hundreds of automotive parts suppliers in Japan whose very existence...
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Into the 'plastisphere': Scientists comb Japan waters to study new eco threat
A boat's crew casts a net into the seemingly clean waters off Japan's Izu peninsula,...
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Cartoon dreams: Netflix's Japan anime school targets booming demand
Armed with a set of pencils and a feather to sweep away eraser dust, Hitomi...
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Japan adopts plan to push clean energy, nuclear to cut carbon emissions
Japan adopted a new energy policy on Friday that promotes nuclear and renewables as sources...
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Zhang Boheng wins all-around final at gymnastics worlds
Zhang Boheng of China edged Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto on Friday to win the gold...
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New Japan PM sends offering to controversial Yasukuni shrine
Japan's new prime minister on Sunday (Oct 17) sent a ritual offering to the controversial...
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Japan's main opposition calls for 'wealth distribution first' ahead of election
Japan's largest opposition, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ), said on Thursday (Oct 14)...
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'Harry Potter and the Cursed Child' stage play to make Asia debut in Tokyo with Japanese cast
Harry Potter fans, are you ready? "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child" is finally coming...
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Japan's ruling party to unveil platform for October election
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is due to unveil a platform on Tuesday (Oct...
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Japan's new PM Kishida to face opposition questions for first time
Japan's new prime minister, Fumio Kishida, makes his debut in parliamentary questioning on Monday (Oct...
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Japan's largest labor organization Rengo gets 1st female chief
Tomoko Yoshino became the first-ever female chief of Japan's largest labor organization Rengo on Wednesday...
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Japan’s all new circus team ‘CIRQUEWORK’ debuts in Tokyo this month
If you’ve ever been lucky enough to witness the amazing acts of a Cirque du...
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Fumio Kishida becomes Japan's prime minister
Japan's parliament on Monday (Oct 4) voted Fumio Kishida the country's next prime minister, with...
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Naruto & Boruto projection mapping event turns real Hokage Rock into a ninja-filled spectacle
Separated from the rest of Japan by two straits, Awaji Island is one destination that’s...
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Japan government to compile big extra budget after polls, says LDP heavyweight
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's daughter would run for president in next year's election and her...
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Japan's restaurants, bars welcome back drinkers as COVID-19 controls ease
Typhoon winds and rain dampened what might have been a more celebratory mood in Tokyo...
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COVID-19 hospitalisations during Tokyo Olympics higher than initially reported, say organisers
A total of 25 people were hospitalised due to COVID-19 during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic...
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Japan's ruling party votes for new leader who will almost certainly be next PM
Japan's ruling party votes for a new leader on Wednesday (Sep 29) who will almost...