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FUMIO KISHIDA

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 29, 2021
Investors hedge their bets as Japan readies for first election under Kishida
Will traders be in for a trick or a treat from the Halloween vote?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 27, 2021
Kishida's nuclear push faces resistance ahead of election
Debate over whether to restart more reactors in Japan is highly charged, with 40% of the population opposing the move.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 25, 2021
Shizuoka by-election boosts opposition's hopes ahead of Lower House poll
The LDP is taking stock of what went wrong after a ruling coalition-backed candidate lost despite campaigning by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 24, 2021
Kishida and coalition suffer by-election blow ahead of Lower House poll
The ruling LDP triumphed in its Yamaguchi stronghold while an opposition-backed candidate won in Shizuoka, in the first tests of the Fumio Kishida administration since it was inaugurated earlier this month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Oct 24, 2021
A crucial U.N. climate summit kicks off Oct. 31. Here's what you need to know.
Experts say the COP26 summit in Glasgow could prove decisive in determining whether humankind can avoid catastrophic global warming.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 24, 2021
Is Taro Kono politically dead?
Effectively demoted after his unsuccessful LDP leadership bid, the former vaccine czar needs to maintain his public popularity while hoping the party's views move closer to his own.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 23, 2021
Japan to focus on supply chain chokepoints in security push
Akira Amari, secretary general of the Liberal Democratic Party, has in recent years driven a policy push for Japan's economy to be less reliant on other countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 23, 2021
Kishida making arrangements to attend COP26 climate summit, report says
His attendance at the COP26 climate summit would mark the first overseas trip for Kishida, who became prime minister earlier this month.
Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Oct 22, 2021
Japan debates its economic future after Abenomics
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said that his goal is the creation of a “new capitalism” that better distributes wealth.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 20, 2021
Time for Tokyo and Seoul to lay a foundation that takes relations in a positive direction
While the political winds do not portend improved relations in the short term, Kishida shouldn't write off Moon's suggestion to improve cooperation on nontraditional security issues.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 20, 2021
The LDP says the party will double Japan’s defense spending. Can it?
Abe waited until after the 2013 Upper House election to roll out his new National Security Strategy. The Kishida government will probably do the same.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Oct 19, 2021
Issue of national security looms large in Lower House campaign
The economy and fight against COVID-19 remain the top issues for voters, but they are increasingly concerned about threats from China and North Korea.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 19, 2021
LDP projected to retain majority in election but lose 40 seats
With the addition of Komeito's seats, the ruling coalition will be able to pass bills smoothly but will lack the number needed to push forward with constitutional revision, a pollster says.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 18, 2021
New disease command center may come after pandemic, Kishida says
The idea was not on a list of key LDP policies announced ahead of the Oct. 31 election, but at a debate with other party leaders, the prime minister said the idea has not been withdrawn.
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Oct 18, 2021
Loss of LDP majority could open up range of coalition options
With 465 seats up for grabs and opposition parties teaming up in some districts, the results of this year's Lower House election are far from certain.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / FOREIGN AGENDA
Oct 18, 2021
It’s hard to get your voice heard in a Japanese election
Ten years ago, a British resident grabbed the mic from a Japanese politician. What would you say if you had that moment in the spotlight?
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Oct 16, 2021
It’s up to Kishida to put Suga’s climate goals in action
Fumio Kishida inherits the lofty climate goals set by his predecessor, Yoshihide Suga.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 15, 2021
Abenomics fell short on spreading wealth: economic revitalization minister
The economic policy package's trickle-down approach of getting companies to share the benefits of growth was insufficient, according to Daishiro Yamagiwa.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 14, 2021
Sleepless in Seoul: Waiting for Kishida’s phone call
New Prime Minister Kishida has not called the president of South Korea yet, causing a stir in South Korean media.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 14, 2021
What is ‘Kishidanomics’ and can it live up to the hype?
Some experts say Kishida's plan currently lacks sufficient details about how he will obtain the revenue required for the redistribution of wealth to be feasible.
A prophesied disaster (likely) won’t strike Japan this weekend
A viral manga prediction of a July 5 disaster has gripped Japan with anxiety and triggered an economic impact, but experts warn that while such dates are unreliable, the threat of a massive earthquake remains real. 
Magnitude 5.5 earthquake jars Tokara Islands amid flurry of seismic activity
A strong quake struck off the Tokara Islands on Thursday afternoon, with the island chain having recorded around 1,000 earthquakes since a burst of seismic activity first began on June 21.
Japan to require flight passengers to keep power banks within sight
The transport ministry has announced new regulations requiring flight passengers to keep power banks within sight to mitigate fire risks while on board planes.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Residents of Tokara Islands begin evacuation as seismic swarm continues
Details about evacuations from Akuseki Island, located in the Tokara island chain in Kagoshima Prefecture, is seen written on a whiteboard in the city of Kagoshima on Thursday.
Ghibli’s Isao Takahata exhibit shows how beloved anime is made
“The man who planted Japanese animation” exhibition includes a variety of sketches, drawings and animation cels from Isao Takahata films such as color design for characters by Michiyo Yasuda from "Grave of the Fireflies."
Flag football facing challenges and opportunities ahead
Japan’s women’s flag football team at the 2025 International Bowl in Los Angeles in June. The sport is enjoying continued growth in the country.
From Hokusai’s Great Wave, shinkansen to One Piece: a cultural treasure box for Lego Japan
Michael Ebbesen, general manager of Lego Japan, says Lego bricks based on Japanese culture have a rich global appeal and are sellable around the world.
With farmed fish, RelationFish swims against the tide in fine dining
Chef Hideaki Matsuo (middle) and the staff of Oseto Suisan Fisheries prepare to check on their sustainably farmed fish.
As Southeast Asia heats up, a Japanese cooling giant sees a major opportunity
An employee of Daikin Cambodia explains the use of different tools during an air conditioner installation training session in Phnom Penh. Daikin is one of Japan’s oldest air conditioning companies, but as Japan’s population falls, the firm is keying in on overseas growth.

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