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Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says he will step down in September

Kishida will not seek re-election as the leader of the ruling LDP in party elections next month.

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Japan PM Fumio Kishida announces he will step down in September

Kishida’s three-year term has been marked by scandal, rising living costs and record defence spending

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Japan PM Kishida To Exit Party Leadership Race: Media

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida intends to drop out of the race to remain his party's leader, local media reported Wednesday, meaning an expected end to his nearly three-year premiership.

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Japan's Kishida tells his ruling party he will not run in its September leadership vote, NHK says

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has notified his governing party executives that he will not run in the upcoming party leadership vote in September

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Japanese PM Cancels Trip Amid 'Megaquake' Advisory

Japanese PM cancels trip to lead 'megaquake' response after Kyushu quake. Precautionary measures impact summer travelers.

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Japan's Kishida cancels Asia trip after scientists urge preparations for a possible 'megaquake'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has canceled a planned trip to Central Asia to lead the government’s response after scientists urged people to prepare for a possible “megaquake” off the country’s southern coast

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Nagasaki Marks 79Th Atomic Bombing Anniversary Amid Diplomatic Absences

Nagasaki marks 79th atomic bombing anniversary with calls for nuclear disarmament and notable diplomatic absences.

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Japan PM scraps Central Asia trip after ‘megaquake’ warning

Fumio Kishida says he will remain in Japan after experts warn of higher than usual risk along Nankai Trough.

Al Jazeera

Japan's PM Fumio Kishida cancels overseas trip after country's first 'megaquake' warning

Fumio Kishida tells press conference: ‘I have decided to stay in the country for the next week or so to ensure our preparations and communications are in order’

Evening Standard

Japan’s PM cancels overseas trip after experts issue ‘megaquake’ warning

The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued its first-ever warning of the risk of a huge earthquake along the Pacific coast

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Tokyo's Nikkei Index Closes Up 10.2% After Previous Day's Record Fall

Tokyo's key Nikkei index closed more than 10 percent higher Tuesday, bouncing back from a record selloff the previous day on worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.

International Business Times

Tokyo Stocks Surge After Previous Day's Record Fall

Tokyo stocks surged Tuesday following a record selloff the previous day that was fuelled by worries over the US economy and a stronger yen.

International Business Times

Japanese Prime Minister Kishida vows government funds for local chip fabs — Rapidus eyes 2nm production by 2027

Rapidus struggles to get financing from Japanese banks to build its fab, but it has time and the support of the Japanese government.

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Japan looks to fight overtourism as country sees record visitors

The weak yen has boosted Japan’s appeal

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Japan Strengthens Pacific Island Ties To Counter China Influence

Leaders of 18 Pacific island nations and Japan strengthen ties at PALM summit, emphasizing cooperation, climate action, and opposition to coercive activities.

The Independent UK

Japan hosts Pacific Island leaders summit to firm cooperation amid growing China influence in region

Japan is hosting a summit with leaders from more than a dozen Pacific island nations, seeking to deepen cooperation and increased support for a rules-based free and open Indo-Pacific

The Independent UK

Faced with threats from Russia and its Asian supporters, NATO and Indo-Pacific partners get closer

Four Indo-Pacific countries attending the NATO summit have issued a joint statement to “strongly condemn the illicit military cooperation” between Russia and North Korea

The Independent UK

"Pace is too slow." Women gradually rise in Japanese politics but face deep challenges

Eight years ago Yuriko Koike became the first woman to lead Tokyo, beating her male predecessor

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Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike Wins Third Term Easily

Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike secures a third term in a closely watched election, emphasizing policies like childcare subsidies and Olympics hosting amidst C...

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Japan And Philippines Sign Defense Pact Amid China Tensions

Japan and the Philippines sign defense pact amid rising tensions with China, focusing on joint drills and regional security challenges.

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Japan, Philippines sign defence pact with eyes on China

Agreement comes as Manila and Tokyo share concerns about Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region.

International Business Times

Tokyo Governor Koike Sweeps To Third Term

Tokyo governor Yuriko Koike won a landslide victory to secure a third term, official election results showed Monday, in a rare triumph for a woman in Japan's male-dominated politics.

The Independent UK

Japan and Philippines to sign defense pact letting Tokyo's forces train in Southeast Asian country

Japan and the Philippines are signing a defense pact that will allow Japanese forces to deploy in the Southeast Asian country for joint military exercises, including live-fire drills

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Voters in Tokyo cast ballots to decide whether to re-elect incumbent conservative as city's governor

Voters in Tokyo are casting ballots to decide whether to re-elect conservative Yuriko Koike as governor of Japan’s influential capital for four more years

International Business Times

Women Fight Tokyo Election In Male-dominated Japan

Polls opened Sunday to elect a new Tokyo governor with incumbent Yuriko Koike challenged by opposition figure Renho, two prominent women in Japan's male-dominated political sphere.

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