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HIROKAZU MATSUNO

Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 19, 2023
SDF to evacuate Japanese citizens from Sudan as conflict rages
The government will send Self-Defense Forces personnel to evacuate Japanese citizens from the African nation, the top government spokesman said in an unscheduled news conference.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 10, 2023
Kishida to undergo surgery for nasal congestion
Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said at a regular news conference that he will step in for the prime minister, who will be placed under general anesthetic.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 29, 2023
Secretary to Japanese government spokesman to quit over drinking and driving ticket
In an apology regarding his policy secretary's conduct, Hirokazu Matsuno said that he takes the matter 'very seriously' and that his 'supervision and management did not go far enough.'
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 18, 2022
Japan to expand sanctions on North Korea over missile tests
The additional sanctions, approved at a Cabinet meeting, follow the country's recent repeated test-firings of ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Oct 13, 2022
Ukrainian lawmakers to visit Japan from Saturday to seek support
During the first such visit by Ukrainian legislators since Russia invaded its neighbor in February, the parliamentarians are also expected to call for strengthening sanctions on Russia.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Markets
Oct 13, 2022
Japan ready to take appropriate action on volatile yen
The dollar was trading near u00a5147 on Thursday, edging closer to a high of u00a5147.64 recorded in August 1998.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2022
Estimated costs for Abe state funeral rise to ¥1.66 billion
The original estimate of u00a5250 million has risen now that the cost of security and welcoming overseas dignitaries has been factored in.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 23, 2022
Japan to maintain sanctions on Russia as Ukraine war drags on
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has also instructed officials to craft measures to address rising energy prices prompted by the ongoing war.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / FOCUS
Aug 11, 2022
Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle indicates Bank of Japan easing will continue
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 Times
JAPAN / 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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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 Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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 Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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.
Japan Times
JAPAN
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 Times
BUSINESS
Mar 4, 2022
Japan reinforces countermeasures against rapidly rising oil prices
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 Times
JAPAN
Mar 1, 2022
Japan opens borders for the first time in three months
It may be a while before airports such as Haneda, Narita and Kansai are flooded with new arrivals, as Japan still has a cap of 5,000 people allowed to enter the nation every day.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Feb 9, 2022
Japan to send LNG to Europe amid Ukraine tensions
Following a request from the U.S., the government has said that it will offer surplus supplies to Europe.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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