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13-Year Sentence for Attempted Assassination of Japanese Prime Minister
On April 15, 2023, a Japanese court sentenced a man to 13 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a homemade explosive device in Wakayama during a campaign event, injuring two police officers; this follows the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo...
13-Year Sentence for Attempted Assassination of Japanese Prime Minister
On April 15, 2023, a Japanese court sentenced a man to 13 years in prison for attempting to assassinate Prime Minister Fumio Kishida with a homemade explosive device in Wakayama during a campaign event, injuring two police officers; this follows the 2022 assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo...
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Germany Remains World's Third-Largest Economy Despite Recession
Germany's economy held its position as the world's third-largest in 2024 with a GDP of $4.66 trillion, exceeding Japan's $4 trillion, despite a recession; however, India's rapid growth may surpass Germany by the end of the decade.
Germany Remains World's Third-Largest Economy Despite Recession
Germany's economy held its position as the world's third-largest in 2024 with a GDP of $4.66 trillion, exceeding Japan's $4 trillion, despite a recession; however, India's rapid growth may surpass Germany by the end of the decade.
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Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry
Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.
Japan Allows "Taiwan" Listing in Family Registry
Japan's Justice Ministry will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list their place of origin as "Taiwan" in family registries from May 2024, a move welcomed by Taiwan but criticized by China, reflecting Japan's complex relations with both.
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Japan Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan's new climate pledge involves achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions by 73% by 2040, increasing renewable energy sources to 40-50% of its electricity generation, and aiming for a 20% contribution from nuclear power by 2040, while reducing reliance on thermal power plants.
Japan Unveils Ambitious Climate Plan: Carbon Neutrality by 2050
Japan's new climate pledge involves achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, cutting emissions by 73% by 2040, increasing renewable energy sources to 40-50% of its electricity generation, and aiming for a 20% contribution from nuclear power by 2040, while reducing reliance on thermal power plants.
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Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Collapse, Leaving Nissan Vulnerable
Hours before Valentine's Day, Nissan and Honda announced the termination of their planned merger, which was expected to create the world's fourth-largest car group. The deal, initially welcomed by investors, collapsed due to differences over Nissan's subsidiary status, highlighting Nissan's financia...
Nissan-Honda Merger Talks Collapse, Leaving Nissan Vulnerable
Hours before Valentine's Day, Nissan and Honda announced the termination of their planned merger, which was expected to create the world's fourth-largest car group. The deal, initially welcomed by investors, collapsed due to differences over Nissan's subsidiary status, highlighting Nissan's financia...
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Japan Seeks Tariff Exemption from U.S., Raising Trade Tensions
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya requested that Japan be exempted from the U.S.'s 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs and raised concerns about auto tariffs during a meeting with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, following a February 7th agreement between Japanese ...
Japan Seeks Tariff Exemption from U.S., Raising Trade Tensions
Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya requested that Japan be exempted from the U.S.'s 25 percent steel and aluminum tariffs and raised concerns about auto tariffs during a meeting with U.S. Senator Marco Rubio at the Munich Security Conference, following a February 7th agreement between Japanese ...
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Japan Posts $18.2 Billion Trade Deficit in January
Japan reported a "2.76 trillion yen ($18.2 billion)" trade deficit in January 2024, its first in two months, driven by increased electronics imports and a weaker yen despite record-high exports and imports.
Japan Posts $18.2 Billion Trade Deficit in January
Japan reported a "2.76 trillion yen ($18.2 billion)" trade deficit in January 2024, its first in two months, driven by increased electronics imports and a weaker yen despite record-high exports and imports.
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Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets
Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.
Japan's New Energy Plan Prioritizes Nuclear and Renewables, Sets Emission Reduction Targets
Japan's Cabinet approved a new energy plan prioritizing nuclear and renewable energy to reach net-zero emissions, setting emission reduction targets of 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared to 2013 levels, while easing regulations for nuclear reactor replacements.
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Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries
The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.
Japan Allows Taiwan as Place of Origin on Family Registries
The Justice Ministry announced Monday that it will allow Taiwanese marrying Japanese citizens to list Taiwan as their place of origin on family registries, a move welcomed by Taiwan but opposed by China, altering how Taiwanese are identified in official Japanese records.
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Zelenskyy-Trump Call, US-Japan Trade Tensions, and Detainee Releases
President Zelenskyy spoke with Donald Trump about achieving peace in Ukraine and technological cooperation; Trump spoke with Putin; Japan seeks an exemption from US tariffs; one American and two Belarusians were released from Belarusian detention; and the Senate advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomi...
Zelenskyy-Trump Call, US-Japan Trade Tensions, and Detainee Releases
President Zelenskyy spoke with Donald Trump about achieving peace in Ukraine and technological cooperation; Trump spoke with Putin; Japan seeks an exemption from US tariffs; one American and two Belarusians were released from Belarusian detention; and the Senate advanced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomi...
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Baku Judo Grand Slam Concludes with Japanese Dominance and Inclusive Participation
The final day of the Baku 2025 Judo Grand Slam concluded in Azerbaijan, featuring decisive victories by Sansiro Murao (90kg), Anna Monta Olek (78kg), Dota Arai (100kg), and Ruri Takahashi (+78kg), alongside the inspiring participation of children in the "Adaptive Judo for Children" project.
Baku Judo Grand Slam Concludes with Japanese Dominance and Inclusive Participation
The final day of the Baku 2025 Judo Grand Slam concluded in Azerbaijan, featuring decisive victories by Sansiro Murao (90kg), Anna Monta Olek (78kg), Dota Arai (100kg), and Ruri Takahashi (+78kg), alongside the inspiring participation of children in the "Adaptive Judo for Children" project.
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Ishiba's Summit Approval High, Rice Price Response Criticized
A Kyodo News survey shows 50.1% of Japanese approved of Prime Minister Ishiba's summit with President Trump, while 81.3% criticized the government's slow response to a 64.5% rice price increase in December 2023, prompting the release of 210,000 tons of rice reserves.
Ishiba's Summit Approval High, Rice Price Response Criticized
A Kyodo News survey shows 50.1% of Japanese approved of Prime Minister Ishiba's summit with President Trump, while 81.3% criticized the government's slow response to a 64.5% rice price increase in December 2023, prompting the release of 210,000 tons of rice reserves.
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