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While Biden and Kishida exchange praise in Washington, Japan is asking ‘what if Trump’?

Despite warm words from the US and Japanese leaders during their summit this week, back in Japan the spectre of a second Trump White House looms large

The Guardian - AU

‘Ruining my career’: calls grow for Japan to change law on married surnames

Japan is the only country in the world that requires spouses to use the same name, but after decades of inaction, appetite for change is building

The Guardian - AU

Japan’s former PM, 83-year-old Aso, piles insults on female foreign minister

Taro Aso, vice-president of ruling LDP, said Yoko Kamikawa ‘not that good looking’, got her name wrong, used ageist jibe and mixed up her place in history

The Guardian - AU

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Kishida Vows Reforms, Breaks from Corruption Scandal in Japan

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida vows to break from money politics amid major corruption scandal, while prioritizing military strengthening and Japan-U...

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Japan prosecutors make first arrest in financial scandal engulfing ruling party

Tokyo district public prosecutors’ office says it has arrested Yoshitaka Ikeda, a former vice-education minister

The Guardian - AU

Japan prosecutors make first arrest in the political fundraising scandal sweeping the ruling party

Japanese prosecutors have made their first arrest in connection with a major political slush funds scandal that has rocked Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s already unpopular government

The Independent UK

Party bosses fall in Japan's worst political corruption scandal in decades

Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party replaced two of its top executives as part of a purge related to investigations into alleged political slush funds.

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Japan's Kishida replaces 4 ministers linked to slush funds scandal to contain damage to party

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has replaced four of his Cabinet ministers in an effort to contain the damage from a widening slush funds scandal that has shaken his governing party

The Independent UK

Japan’s ruling party engulfed by political fundraising scandal

Four ministers resign amid reports that prosecutors were poised to raid offices of dozens of ruling party MPs

The Guardian - UK

Ministers quit as Japan’s PM Kishida battles for trust amid fraud scandal

Escalating scandal involving allegations of unreported kickbacks from ruling party fundraising claims key ministers.

Al Jazeera

Three Japanese Ministers Resign Over Kickbacks Scandal: Reports

Three Japanese government ministers tendered their resignations on Thursday over a major corruption scandal in the ruling party, media reports said.

International Business Times

Kishida says he regrets a ruling party funds scandal and will work on partial changes to his Cabinet

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to replace some of his Cabinet ministers to address public criticism and distrust over his governing party’s widening slush funds scandal

The Independent UK

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida banks on women to revive his fortunes

Kishida’s public support is flagging amid concerns about sluggish wage growth and the rising cost of living.

Al Jazeera

Japan may seek to dissolve Moonies church in wake of Shinzo Abe killing

Japanese media report the courts may be asked to disband the Unification church amid criticism of ruling party’s ties to organisation

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Kishida mulling reshuffle during 1st half of September

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is considering a Cabinet reshuffle and executive appointments within the Liberal Democratic Party in the first half of September, according to government and party sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Talking points compiled on easing defense exports

The Liberal Democratic Party and its governing coalition partner Komeito on Wednesday finalized a document listing issues to be discussed toward easing the nation's restrictions related to defense equipment exports.

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Cardiff council urged not to make 'same mistakes' and set lower housebuilding target

The council has agreed the number of houses it wants to build

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida approval rating sinks to 41% amid My Number chaos

There has been a sharp fall in the approval rating for the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to a recent Yomiuri Shimbun nationwide survey. The poll, conducted Friday to Sunday, showed a drop of 15 percentage points, sinking from 56% in the previous survey to 41%, lower than…

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Parties wage 'war of nerves' over defense spending bill

The ruling and opposition parties are waging a psychological war over the date to vote on a draft law to secure financial resources for increased defense spending.

Reuters

Exclusive-U.S. seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells - sources

The United States is seeking to secure supplies of TNT in Japan for 155mm artillery shells, as Washington rushes weapons and ammunition to Ukraine for a counteroffensive against Russian forces, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

The Guardian - UK

Japan government under renewed pressure to end same-sex marriage ban

Calls grow for marriage equality as another court rules ban is unconstitutional

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Cabinet rating regains 50% level after 8 months Kishida approval rating rises 9 points to 56%

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approval rating has recovered to the 50% level for the first time in eight months.

Reuters

Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is increasingly certain to call a snap election, perhaps within weeks, as domestic support surges after a G7 summit that drew a surprise visit by Ukraine's president.

Tribune News Service

Japan's ruling party wins local elections Sunday

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling party eked out wins in four of five Japanese by-elections held Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, likely adding fuel to speculation that he will call an early election in the coming months.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

25 mayoral polls uncontested amid dearth of candidates

Among the 88 mayoral elections for which campaigning kicked off Sunday in the second half of the unified local elections, 25 were uncontested, prompting vows from political parties to make more of an effort to field candidates in the future.

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