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KOMEITO 3

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 23, 2023
Kishida stresses global solidarity at Reiwa Rincho meeting
Referring to Russia"s invasion of Ukraine, Prime Minister said the world "must not return to the law of the jungle."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jul 15, 2023
Japan ruling bloc lawmakers facing hurdles to China visit plans
Trips to China by Komeito leader and senior LDP official both put on ice over Chinese anger at planned release of treated Fukushima water.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 5, 2023
LDP-Komeito working group agrees on amendment of defense equipment export rules
The proposal would allow Japan to export lethal weapons falling under five categories: rescue, transport, surveillance, vigilance and minesweeping.
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JAPAN
Jul 2, 2023
Komeito chief suggests not releasing Fukushima water in swimming season
The Japanese government plans to start releasing once-contaminated water from Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings" plant in Fukushima Prefecture this summer.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 30, 2023
Japan's ruling bloc aims to export next-generation fighter jet
The two parties are discussing a proposed easing of self-imposed restrictions on transfers of defense equipment and technology to other countries.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 29, 2023
Japan ruling parties to allow new fighter jets to be exported
The defense minister has said the government will decide whether lethal weapons can be transferred "on a case-by-case basis."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 27, 2023
LDP and Komeito try to patch up differences with election deal
The two parties have agreed to endorse each other"s candidates everywhere except Tokyo in the next general election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 25, 2023
Parties have 708 candidates lined up for next Lower House poll
Many people speculate that Kishida may dissolve the Lower House for a snap election in the fall.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 16, 2023
Why Kishida hasn't decided to call a snap election — yet
The decision came as a surprise in the political center of Nagatacho, with many left wondering about the rationale behind his decision.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Jun 14, 2023
Could the LDP turn to Nippon Ishin amid friction with coalition partner Komeito?
Tensions with Komeito and policy compatibility with Nippon Ishin have some questioning whether the ruling party might shop around for a new coalition partner.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 13, 2023
Kishida will consider a snap election ‘in light of various circumstances’
Kishida"s evasive response to a question about a snap election raised the possibility that he may have shifted gears on the issue.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 13, 2023
Japan's Lower House passes contentious LGBTQ understanding bill
The bill had passed through a committee of the House of Representatives last week after a single day of deliberations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 11, 2023
Japanese opposition CDP objects to snap general election
Kishida calling a snap election anytime soon is "nothing but a waste of taxpayer money," CDP Secretary-General Katsuya Okada said during a television political talk show.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 9, 2023
Bill to promote LGBTQ understanding passes key step in Japan's Lower House
Discussions took place at an unusual speed, with the committee approving the proposal after only a few hours of debate.
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JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Jun 1, 2023
LDP-Komeito spat spotlights deeper problems in political marriage
That, in turn, has raised questions about the state of their more than 20-year-old coalition, and whether the two sides will take steps to initiate a divorce.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2023
LDP looks to repair Komeito ties with electoral olive branch
While still at loggerheads over the candidate for Tokyo’s 28th district, the LDP no longer intends to field contenders in Saitama’s 14th district and Aichi’s 16th in a possible snap poll.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 25, 2023
LDP-Komeito clash over Tokyo candidate pick threatens broader rift
Wrangling over five new Lower House seats in Tokyo may be driving a wedge between the coalition partners.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
May 24, 2023
Japan's political parties prepare as talk of snap election heats up
While Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may or may not call a snap election now that the G7 summit is over, that uncertainty isn"t stopping political parties from planning their next moves.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 23, 2023
Kishida more likely to call election as Zelenskyy’s G7 visit boosts support
Two polls carried out by newspapers during the two days the Ukrainian leader was in Japan both showed Kishida"s support rate surging upward by 9 percentage points.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 18, 2023
Japan ruling bloc submits bill on fostering LGBTQ understanding
Kishida may be looking to showcase progress on the issue to his G7 peers.

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A statue of "Dragon Ball" character Goku stands outside the offices of Bandai Namco in Tokyo. The figure is now as recognizable as such characters as Mickey Mouse and Spider-Man.
Akira Toriyama's gift to the world