Politics
Hyogo Governor Saito Confronts Decision Following No-Confidence Motion by Prefectural Assembly; Misconduct Claims Prompt Action
September 20, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Hyogo prefectural assembly in Kobe has unanimously passed a no-confidence motion against Hyogo Governor Motohiko Saito. The governor is currently facing allegations of power…...Read more
Japanese Government to Establish Framework for Utilizing Startups’ Advanced Technologies in Defense Equipment Development
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Defense Ministry and the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry have announced plans to establish a new framework that will allow startups to contribute their…...Read more
Chinese Aircraft Carrier Enters Japan’s Contiguous Zone, Raising Government Concerns
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Japanese government is on high alert after the Chinese Navy's aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, entered Japan's contiguous zone for the first time. This comes…...Read more
Chinese Carrier Enters Japan’s Contiguous Waters for the First Time, Confirms Japan
September 19, 2024 | 0 CommentsIn a recent development that has heightened tensions between China and Japan, a Chinese aircraft carrier has entered Japan's contiguous waters for the first time,…...Read more
First-ever Chinese Aircraft Carrier Liaoning Sails in Japan’s Contiguous Zone
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Chinese Navy aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, made its way into Japan's contiguous zone on Wednesday. This marked the first time that a Chinese aircraft…...Read more
LDP Presidential Candidates Discuss Foreign and Security Issues in Okinawa, Ishiba Proposes Reviewing Japan-U.S. Status of Forces Agreement
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe nine candidates for the Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential election gathered in Naha on Tuesday to discuss their policies on foreign and national security issues.…...Read more
Japan to Test Cyberattacks on Local Governments
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry is planning to carry out mock cyberattack tests on the computer networks of local governments in fiscal 2025. This…...Read more
Japan’s Health Ministry proposes significant overhaul of organ transplant system following multiple instances of hospitals rejecting organs
September 18, 2024 | 0 CommentsPatients waiting for organ transplants will soon have the option to register at multiple hospitals, thanks to a proposed reform of Japan's transplant system. The…...Read more
Candidates Compete for LDP Presidential Runoff; Ballots En Route
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsThe Liberal Democratic Party’s presidential race is heating up as the top three candidates vie for votes from the party’s rank and file. The election…...Read more
Japan PM Fumio Kishida to Encourage Foreign Investment in New York Speech
September 17, 2024 | 0 CommentsPrime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to deliver a speech at the Bloomberg L.P. headquarters in New York during his visit to the United States,…...Read more