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Komeito asks Kishida to hold G7 summit in Hiroshima

National May 18, 2022

Komeito asks Kishida to hold G7 summit in Hiroshima

Yamaguchi also asked Kishida to hold a meeting of the G7 foreign ministers in Nagasaki next year, when Japan will hold the G7's rotating presidency.

Kishida unveils economic measures to counter inflation

Business / Economy Apr 26, 2022

Kishida unveils economic measures to counter inflation

by Kazuaki Nagata

The government's package includes steps aimed at addressing rising gasoline prices and supporting low-income households with children.

Government eyes extra budget and cash handouts for children in low-income families

National Apr 21, 2022

Government eyes extra budget and cash handouts for children in low-income families

The program will provide ¥50,000 for a child age 18 or younger from a single-parent family or a household that has been exempt from residential taxes due to low income, sources say.

Kishida aims to unveil fresh economic package on April 22

National / Politics Apr 16, 2022

Kishida aims to unveil fresh economic package on April 22

The government is expected to formally adopt the package as early as April 26. But Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling coalition remains apart over how to finance the package.

As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing

Business | FOCUS Apr 6, 2022

As Japan's politicians call for big spending amid price hikes, some question the timing

by Kazuaki Nagata

With an Upper House election approaching in July, economists have pointed out that the move appears to be politically motivated.

BOJ should pay attention to yen, ruling coalition lawmaker says

Business / Economy Apr 4, 2022

BOJ should pay attention to yen, ruling coalition lawmaker says

by Isabel Reynolds and Takashi Hirokawa

Keiichi Ishii, secretary-general of Komeito, says efforts to hold down interest rates are weakening the currency.

Former Komeito lawmaker Kiyohiko Toyama convicted of illegally brokering loans

National / Crime & Legal Mar 29, 2022

Former Komeito lawmaker Kiyohiko Toyama convicted of illegally brokering loans

Toyama was found guilty of receiving payments in return for helping secure loans from Japan Finance Corp. even though he was not licensed to do so.

LDP's junior partner Komeito to propose economic relief package

National / Politics Mar 25, 2022

LDP's junior partner Komeito to propose economic relief package

by Leika Kihara and Kaori Kaneko

Komeito chief Natsuo Yamaguchi also urged the Bank of Japan to maintain its massive stimulus program "for a bit longer" to ensure a solid recovery in the economy.

Kishida concerned LDP too relaxed ahead of Upper House election

National / Politics | FOCUS Mar 16, 2022

Kishida concerned LDP too relaxed ahead of Upper House election

The LDP's confidence in an Upper House election victory reflects tardy progress in talks on electoral cooperation among opposition parties.

Kishida calls for unity at LDP convention in preparation for upcoming elections

National / Politics Mar 13, 2022

Kishida calls for unity at LDP convention in preparation for upcoming elections

Kishida underscored the importance of the LDP's coalition with its junior partner Komeito, dismissing an emerging view that their relationship has soured.

How Germany’s historic shift on military spending could affect Japan’s defense plans

National | ANALYSIS Mar 4, 2022

How Germany’s historic shift on military spending could affect Japan’s defense plans

by Jesse Johnson

Berlin’s about-face on its modest defense budget, which immediately followed Russia's invasion of Ukraine, has already begun to re-energize the issue of spending in Tokyo.

Japan ruling party welcomes opposition votes for draft budget

National / Politics Feb 25, 2022

Japan ruling party welcomes opposition votes for draft budget

The DPP voted for the budget in the Lower House on Tuesday after taking a similar action at the chamber's Budget Committee the previous day.

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