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China's top military body may find itself in crosshairs of Japan counterstrike capability

National / Politics May 15, 2022

China's top military body may find itself in crosshairs of Japan counterstrike capability

The proposed capability could cover command centers ordering missile attacks, including China's Central Military Commission, the highest decision-making body of the country's armed forces.

Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

National | ANALYSIS May 12, 2022

Japan’s main labor group is drawing closer to the LDP. Some say too close.

by Eric Johnston

Closer ties between Rengo and the ruling LDP would deeply concern opposition leaders, who rely on the union's 7 million members for electoral support.

Former Prime Minister Abe's remark on BOJ draws criticism

National / Politics May 11, 2022

Former Prime Minister Abe's remark on BOJ draws criticism

Abe made the remark when referring to the BOJ's purchases of Japanese government bonds through money market operations.

Japanese lawmakers reaffirm importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait

National May 6, 2022

Japanese lawmakers reaffirm importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait

A delegation led by Masanobu Ogura, head of the LDP's youth division, arrived in Taiwan on Wednesday for a five-day visit.

Ukraine war pushes revision of Japan's Constitution into the spotlight

National | FOCUS May 2, 2022

Ukraine war pushes revision of Japan's Constitution into the spotlight

by Eric Johnston

With more LDP lawmakers calling for changes and the public taking a greater interest in the issue, Kishida has been forced to address the topic ahead of July's Upper House election.

Kishida hopes for constitutional revision debates to progress

National May 1, 2022

Kishida hopes for constitutional revision debates to progress

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his hope for progress in discussions on revising the Constitution in a television program aired Sunday.

Japan eyes classifying defense guidelines amid China and Russia threats

National May 1, 2022

Japan eyes classifying defense guidelines amid China and Russia threats

Making the National Defense Program Guidelines confidential would enable Japan to be more specific in its strategy toward contingencies involving Taiwan and North Korea.

As multiple crises unfold, Kishida forges a path to popularity

National / Politics | ANALYSIS Apr 25, 2022

As multiple crises unfold, Kishida forges a path to popularity

by Will Fee

The prime minister's early success may be in part due to circumstances, but shrewd political maneuvering and quick decision-making have also played a role.

LDP candidate wins Upper House by-election in Ishikawa

National / Politics Apr 24, 2022

LDP candidate wins Upper House by-election in Ishikawa

The LDP win in the Ishikawa by-election could give momentum to the ruling bloc in the run-up to this summer's Upper House vote.

Group of over 100 lawmakers visit Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine

National Apr 22, 2022

Group of over 100 lawmakers visit Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni Shrine

Hidehisa Otsuji of the ruling LDP and head of the group said that they "prayed for world peace that is on the precipice" amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Japan's ruling party to propose more defense spending, eyes 2% of GDP

National / Politics Apr 21, 2022

Japan's ruling party to propose more defense spending, eyes 2% of GDP

The ruling Liberal Democratic Party will propose that the government sharply increase its defense spending, party members said Thursday.

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.

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