Abe leaves for France to attend G-7 Summit
August 23, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe left for France on Friday to attend a three-day summit of the Group of Seven major industrial countries starting Saturday. Abe aims to lead G-7 discussions on the global economy, which has been increasingly shaky
Abe becomes longest-serving postwar Japanese leader, tying Sato
August 23, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday became the longest-serving leader in the country’s post-World War II era, tying his great-uncle, Eisaku Sato, with 2,798 days in office. If Abe stays in the post, he will become the longest-serving prime
Applications start for 2020 Tokyo Paralympic tickets
August 23, 2019
Tokyo–The application period for 2020 Tokyo Paralympics tickets for residents in Japan started Thursday, with about one year to go before the quadrennial sporting event. Applications can be made on an official website, https://ticket.tokyo2020.org/Paralympic, after registering personal information, until 11:59
U.S. F-35Bs may use renovated Japanese destroyers: Minister
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–The U.S. military’s F-35B fighter jets could use Izumo-class destroyers for exercises after the Japanese vessels are renovated into de facto aircraft carriers, Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Thursday. Takeoff and landing drills using the Japanese vessels by U.S.
EXCLUSIVE: Japan eyes cooperation among municipalities for job assistance
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–Japan’s labor ministry plans to start a model project in fiscal 2020 to facilitate cooperation between cities and nearby towns and villages on helping people take jobs, informed sources told Jiji Press. The project is part of the ministry’s efforts
Japan government considering tax breaks for KyoAni donations
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–The Japanese government is considering lowering the tax burden for people who donate to Kyoto Animation, an anime production company struck by an arson incident last month, informed sources said Thursday. One scheme being considered is classifying funds donated to
Chinese premier calls on Japan, S. Korea to ease tensions
August 22, 2019
Beijing–Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged the Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers in Beijing Thursday to make efforts to ease heightened tensions between their countries. Talking with Japan’s Taro Kono and South Korea’s Kang Kyung-wha at the Great Hall of
Iran Foreign Minister seen visiting Japan soon
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is seen visiting Japan as early as the end of August to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, government sources said Thursday. The officials are expected to exchange opinions
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