Politics
Ishiba Withholds Endorsement for Penalized Lawmakers; LDP Seeks New Proportional Representation Candidates
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has made a significant change to the Liberal Democratic Party's (LDP) plan to endorse scandal-embroiled members in the upcoming House of…...Read more
Ishiba: LDP Continues to Determine Official Candidates for Lower House Race, Deems Punishments for Funds Scandal as ‘Just
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has stated that the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is currently in the process of selecting candidates for the upcoming House of…...Read more
Japan and South Korea to Expand Methane Emission Reduction Initiative
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Japanese government has announced its decision to expand the Japan-South Korea cooperation framework, which aims to reduce methane emissions from natural gas development projects.…...Read more
200 Visitors Observe Osprey during GSDF Event at Camp in Chiba Prefecture
October 7, 2024 | 0 CommentsAbout 200 visitors had the opportunity to board a V-22 Osprey tiltrotor transport aircraft during a Ground Self-Defense Force event at its camp in Kisarazu,…...Read more
Ishiba: LDP to Withhold Official Support for Certain Lawmakers Involved in Scandals; Decision Made Following Discussions with Party Executives
October 6, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on Sunday that he will not approve election endorsements for Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) lawmakers who have been heavily penalized…...Read more
Two Japanese Ministers Visit 2025 Expo Venue
October 6, 2024 | 0 CommentsJapan's industry minister, Yoji Muto, and the minister for the 2025 World Exposition, Yoshitaka Ito, recently visited the event's venue in Osaka for the first…...Read more
Japan’s ruling LDP and largest opposition CDPJ to hold party leader debate on Wednesday; duration remains undecided
October 6, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDPJ) have reached an agreement to hold a party leaders' debate on Wednesday,…...Read more
Japan PM Ishiba’s Address Lacks Specifics on Funding and Omits Key Policies
October 6, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has expressed his commitment to implementing high-priority policies such as regional revitalization, disaster management, and improving the treatment of Self-Defense Forces…...Read more
Japan PM Seeks to Declare Noto Peninsula Heavy Rain as Catastrophic Event, Plans to Boost Government Aid
October 5, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Shigeru Ishiba visited the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture on Saturday and announced his intention to designate the heavy rain that struck the…...Read more
Concerns over Japan’s Ruling Party Endorsing Scandal-Tainted Members; Opposition Parties to Question LDP’s Position
October 5, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) is facing potential backlash from the public over its decision to endorse Diet members involved in a fundraising scandal for…...Read more