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KOIZUMI

JAPAN
Sep 24, 2019
Shinjiro Koizumi faces baptism of fire in Japan as criticisms of style over substance pile up
In the two weeks since joining the Cabinet, Koizumi has seen his populist rhetoric increasingly turn into a liability, earning him criticism and ridicule on social media.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 23, 2019
In diplomatic debut, new environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi pledges to make action on climate change 'sexy'
“In politics there are so many issues, sometimes boring. On tackling such a big-scale issue like climate change, it's got to be fun, it's got to be cool. It's got to be sexy too.”
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 22, 2019
Japan expected to repeat little more than past promises at U.N. Climate Action Summit
Japan may not bring much more than past promises to U.N. Climate Action Summit.
EDITORIALS
Sep 22, 2019
Time to encourage lawmakers to take paternity leave
The positive impact of male politicians taking paternity leave could be huge in Japan.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Sep 13, 2019
New Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi vows Japan will take lead role on plastic waste
Koizumi said he wants to make Japan a leader in environmental issues and speak with Fukushima's fishermen about what to do with Tepco's radiation-tainted water.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 12, 2019
Abe shows his command over LDP in reshuffle
Abe demonstrated that he is clearly in the driver's seat, posturing his allies for advancement in the LDP ranks, keeping bandwagoners contained and edging out rivals altogether.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Sep 11, 2019
Observers sift through Abe's reshuffle picks for his potential successors
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe reshuffled his Cabinet for the seventh time Wednesday, trying again to boost popularity among voters by tapping fresh faces and further cement his power base by doling out prestigious Cabinet posts to ruling lawmakers — business as usual.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 11, 2019
From paternity leave to the environment, Koizumi's words and actions now under more intense spotlight
Newly appointed Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, the third-youngest Cabinet minister in the postwar era, has been tapped by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe for his youth and popularity with the media and the public.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 11, 2019
With Cabinet reshuffle, Abe confirms intent to seek change to Constitution
With two years left to cement his legacy, Prime Minister Abe carries out a major Cabinet reshuffle that reaffirms his desire to pursue outstanding issues such as constitutional revision.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2019
LDP's Shinjiro Koizumi says he would use dual surname system
Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Shinjiro Koizumi, who made headlines recently by announcing his marriage with television anchor Christel Takigawa, stressed on Monday his eagerness to work for the introduction in the country of a dual surname system for married couples.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 31, 2019
Abe weighs Sept. 10 Cabinet reshuffle amid speculation over post for Shinjiro Koizumi
With a focus on Secretary-General Toshihiro Nikai and rising star Shinjiro Koizumi, sources say Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may reshuffle his Cabinet and Liberal Democratic Party leadership team on Sept. 10.
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Aug 24, 2019
Scrutinizing Shinjiro Koizumi's political prospects in the wake of his marriage announcement
A lot of people seem to be convinced that Shinjiro Koizumi will someday be prime minister of Japan. He's got everything going for him — pedigree, good looks, proper manners. His youth is a plus rather than a minus, probably because he's developed an understanding of his place in the ruling Liberal...
JAPAN
Aug 7, 2019
Rising Japan political star Shinjiro Koizumi and Christel 'omotenashi' Takigawa to marry, with baby on way
Wedding preparations are underway for Lower House member Shinjiro Koizumi, 38, a prominent politician who is widely seen as a potential future prime minister, and TV personality Christel Takigawa, 41.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 11, 2019
Shinjiro Koizumi, Japan's favorite candidate for next leader, says country needs big changes, and fast
The public's top pick to become the next prime minister says the country is not ready for the scale of change he thinks it needs.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / Heisei Icons
Apr 25, 2019
Junichiro Koizumi: Maverick reformer left Japan all shook up
Junichiro Koizumi is regarded as the most accomplished politician of the Heisei Era, according to one survey.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design
Feb 24, 2019
Japanese fashion taps the potential of digital media platforms
Fashion has had to adapt to social media — its early exposure of new collections, its influencers starting and accelerating trends and its new forms of retailing. But it has caught up, and in exciting ways.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japan dispatches five language education 'partners' to India
Five members of the Japan Foundation's Nihongo Partners program (front) gather at the Japanese Embassy in New Delhi on Monday.
Struggling train firm in Chiba Prefecture turns to self-deprecating humor
"Laughter is important when you're in a difficult situation," said Katsunori Takemoto, president of Choshi Electric Railway, on Aug. 5 in Choshi, Chiba Prefecture.
Over 90% of low-income families in Japan struggling to feed children
Save the Children Japan domestic program chief Sonoko Kawakami speaks at a news conference in Tokyo in July. A survey conducted by the group in June has found that over 90% of low-income households with children face food insecurity.
Japan’s front-line researchers see bright path ahead for dementia treatment
A scientist looks at scans of grains at the Memory Centre at the Department of Readaptation and Geriatrics of the University Hospital (HUG) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 6, 2023.
Still plenty to fight for, says Japan’s team leader at worlds
Race walker Hayato Katsuki earned bronze for Japan on the opening day of the World Athletics Championships on Saturday.
Wealthy foreign nationals picking up ultimate souvenir — a condo in Tokyo
A high-end property in the fashionable Daikanyama district in Tokyo
Japanese athletes inspired by raucous home fans at World Athletics Championships
Fans cheer on the home favorites during the women's marathon at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan's major art events converge this fall
Shinji Ohmaki’s “Tokinokage” exhibited at Fuji Textile Week 2021 shows the use of fabric as art.

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