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Japanese man sets himself on fire in apparent protest at former PM state funeral

A man set himself on fire near the Japanese prime minister's office on Wednesday in an apparent protest at the government's decision to hold a state funeral for former premier Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated earlier this year, media reported.

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Russia's invasion of Ukraine tramples U.N. charter: Japan PM

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, addressing the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine as destabilising the international order to its core and said the rule of law, not coercion by power, should prevail.

Reuters

Japan PM calls for UN reforms to address Russian aggression

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed disappointment over the failure of the United Nations Security Council to respond to the Russian invasion of Ukraine because of Russia’s right of veto

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UK's Truss and Japan's Kishida to work on countering China -statement

British Prime Minister Liz Truss condemned provocations over Taiwan by China in a meeting with her Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida at the United Nations General Assembly, a Downing Street spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Kishida pivots focus from church as approval ratings stay in free fall

The approval ratings of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have been declining with no clear prospect of recovery, according to surveys by major media organizations, with the government and the ruling parties feeling a growing sense of crisis.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida postpones U.S. trip

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will postpone the departure date for his planned trip to New York from Monday to Tuesday, it was decided Monday afternoon, due to the need to assess the damage in Japan caused by Typhoon No. 14.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Typhoon Batters Japan with Record Rain, Killing One

Typhoon Nanmadol brought ferocious winds and record rainfall to western Japan on Monday as one of the biggest storms to hit the country in years killed at least one person, disrupted transport and forced some manufacturers to suspend operations. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delayed his departure to New York, where…

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Kishida mulls how to lure skilled foreign workers

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced Saturday that he is considering systemic reforms to attract highly-skilled and knowledgeable foreign human resources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hopes grow for win-win effect of inbound tourism in Japan, weak yen

TOKYO: Japanese policymakers expect that a further reopening of Japan's borders to foreign visitors will breathe life into inbound tourism that had been hit by Covid-19 travel restrictions.

Bangkok Post

Govt poised to further ease travel rules to boost tourism

The government plans to lift an entry ban on individual tourists around October, significantly relaxing border controls that were imposed to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan PM's support tumbles as anger over state funeral grows

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tumbled to its lowest level since he took office, hit by growing anger over a state funeral for slain former leader Shinzo Abe and his ruling party's ties to a controversial church, an opinion poll showed.

Reuters

Sex slaves, forced labour: Why S Korea, Japan ties remain tense

Historical feuds over wartime abuses threaten to derail S Korea-Japan relations as N Korea steps up nuclear programme.

Al Jazeera

S.Korea's Yoon to hold talks with Biden, Japan's Kishida in New York - News1

South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol will hold bilateral talks with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in New York on the sidelines of a United Nations General Assembly meeting, news agency News1 reported on Thursday.

Reuters

Japan emperor, empress to attend Queen's funeral, not PM Kishida - Kyodo

Japan's emperor and empress will attend Queen Elizabeth's funeral instead of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Kyodo news reported, citing multiple government sources.

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Pressure builds on Japan to return to unrestricted tourism by end of month

Businesses want prime minister Fumio Kishida to loosen restrictions to help the world’s third-biggest economy recover from the pandemic

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Saudi Crown Prince, Japanese PM Discuss Issues of Common Interest

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, held telephone talks on Monday with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Their talks focused on aspects of cooperation between their countries to bolster relations in all fields in line with the Saudi-Japanese Vision 2030. They also discussed…

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Japan PM's support slides, hit by anger over church and funeral -Asahi

Support for Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tumbled to its lowest since he took office, hit by anger over his ruling party's ties to a controversial church and a state funeral for former leader Shinzo Abe, an opinion poll showed on Monday.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Japan, US Eyeing Summit Around Sept 20 on China, North Korea Issues

Japan and the US are working on arranging a summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Joe Biden in New York around Sept.

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Japan, U.S. eyeing summit around Sept 20 on China, North Korea issues - Kyodo

Japan and the United States are working on arranging a summit between Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and President Joe Biden in New York around Sept. 20 to discuss security issues in East Asia, Kyodo news reported on Saturday.

Daily Mirror

Japan's Emperor Naruhito to attend the Queen's funeral in first overseas trip

Japan's Emperor Naruhito has said that he wants to attend the Queen's funeral after offering his "deep sorrow and heartfelt condolences" when the news broke of her death

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Almost half of LDP lawmakers had ties with Unification Church

Among the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's 379 Diet members, 179 had connections with the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, the party has disclosed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida offers condolences

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday offered his deep condolences over the death of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Low-income households set to get 50,000 yen handout

The government finalized a package of measures Friday to deal with soaring prices, including a 50,000 yen handout for low-income households.

The Hindu

EAM Jaishankar, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh call on Japan PM, discuss bilateral partnership

Mr. Singh and Mr. Jaishankar attended the 2+2 Dialogue along with their counterparts from Japan on September 8

Reuters

Queen Elizabeth contributed to strong Japan-UK ties - PM Kishida

Queen Elizabeth made a "great contribution" towards strengthening Japan's ties with Britain, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday, adding that her death was a big loss for the international community.

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