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Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle indicates Bank of Japan easing will continue

Business / Economy | FOCUS Aug 11, 2022

Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle indicates Bank of Japan easing will continue

by Yoshiaki Nohara

As a result of the reshuffle, economists expect the BOJ to keep rock-bottom interest rates to support the economy, while a resurgence of the coronavirus threatens its fragile recovery.

Japan's top government spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

National / Politics Jul 23, 2022

Japan's top government spokesman tests positive for COVID-19

Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno did not have close contact with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida or other officials at the Prime Minister's Office, the government said.

Kishida may retain key figures in September reshuffle of Cabinet and LDP executive

National Jul 21, 2022

Kishida may retain key figures in September reshuffle of Cabinet and LDP executive

The party's strong showing in the House of Councilors election offers the prime minister a three-year period of stability in which no national elections need to be held.

Japan monitoring activities of Chinese aircraft carrier and navy off Okinawa Prefecture

National May 10, 2022

Japan monitoring activities of Chinese aircraft carrier and navy off Okinawa Prefecture

China's flotilla includes the aircraft carrier Liaoning, missile destroyers and a supply ship.

In first, Japan condemns Russia for 'war crime' in Ukraine

National Apr 6, 2022

In first, Japan condemns Russia for 'war crime' in Ukraine

"Killing numerous innocent civilians constitutes a serious violation of international humanitarian law," Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said Wednesday.

Japan to ease border controls to allow entry for up to 10,000 nontourists per day

National Apr 1, 2022

Japan to ease border controls to allow entry for up to 10,000 nontourists per day

Also on Friday, Japan eased its coronavirus travel warning for 106 nations, including the United States, India and France.

Hirokazu Matsuno, Japan's top spokesman, to also serve as vaccine minister

National Mar 30, 2022

Hirokazu Matsuno, Japan's top spokesman, to also serve as vaccine minister

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's pick of Hirokazu Matsuno, the public face of the Cabinet, is apparently intended to underscore that the government is fully committed to the vaccination drive.

Japan imposes fresh sanctions on Russian billionaire and 16 others

National Mar 15, 2022

Japan imposes fresh sanctions on Russian billionaire and 16 others

The step was taken after the United States on Friday imposed sanctions on a slew of individuals including billionaire Viktor Vekselberg and some members of the Russian parliament.

Okinawa's 50th reversion anniversary event to be held jointly in Tokyo and Okinawa

National Mar 8, 2022

Okinawa's 50th reversion anniversary event to be held jointly in Tokyo and Okinawa

The prefecture constitutes around 0.6% of Japan's total land area, but still hosts 70% of the total acreage used by U.S. military facilities in Japan, leading to continued protests.

Japanese Embassy staff to leave Ukraine as Russia's attacks intensify

National Mar 8, 2022

Japanese Embassy staff to leave Ukraine as Russia's attacks intensify

The Foreign Ministry said it will support Japanese citizens living in Ukraine from its embassy in Warsaw and a liaison office in the Polish city of Rzeszow.

Japan reinforces countermeasures against rapidly rising oil prices

Business Mar 4, 2022

Japan reinforces countermeasures against rapidly rising oil prices

by Kazuaki Nagata

To cushion the impact of soaring oil prices due to the war in Ukraine, the government said Friday that it will bolster a subsidy program for oil wholesalers.

Japan wants Ukraine's Embassy not to seek military volunteers

National Mar 3, 2022

Japan wants Ukraine's Embassy not to seek military volunteers

The Japanese government wants the Ukrainian Embassy in Tokyo to refrain from recruiting Japanese nationals as military volunteers to fight against the Russian military.

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