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It's 12 years since massive earthquake-tsunami struck Japan that killed 15
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Recovery from the magnitude-9.0 earthquake and resultant tsunami that devastated Fukushima, Iwate and Miyagi prefectures has progressed in the ensuing years, but some 31,000 people remained displaced as of November 2022, Kyodo News said. Cleanup plans at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear complex
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US welcomes Japan, South Korea talks to resolve historical issues
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Ned Price praised the leadership of South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. He stressed that the two leaders have showcased "bold vision" for decisions on historic resolutions.
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Japanese PM plans three-day visit to India from March 19
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to visit India later this month for talks with his counterpart Narendra Modi, a government source said on Friday, even as Tokyo holds the presidency of the Group of Seven nations this year, the Nikkei Asia reported.
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Japan to amend export regulations of semiconductor technology: Report
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
The current regime in Japan under Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be amending the ministerial ordinance under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act. Under this act export of certain products and technology related to semiconductors requires permission of the Minister of Economy, Trade
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Kishida, Suga attend reception marking 120th anniversary of establishment
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A ceremony was also held for the formal announcement of Suga Yoshihide as the Chairman of Japan India Association.
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Japan to downgrade COVID-19 classification on May 8
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, along with health minister Kato Katsunobu and other Cabinet members in a meeting of the government's task force made the decision to downgrade COVID-19 classification.
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Considering downgrading Covid-19 to same category as seasonal influenza: J
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Japan's Prime Minister orderd health ministry to review consequences of relaxing Covid related rules.
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US, Japan to ensure Quad continues to be force for good
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
US-Japan, in a joint statement, said they will ensure that the Quad continues to be a force for good or the benefit of the Indo-Pacific, amid China's growing military influence in the region.
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US, Japan to strengthen alliance against China
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Amid China's growing quest to take control over the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday met US counterpart Joe Biden at the White House and agreed to strengthen the alliance between the two countries as the two sides discussed the security strategy, Japan's NHK Worl
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Japan to step up patrolling near Senkaku Islands amid rising Chinese asser
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Fumio Kishida government has developed a policy to boost the country's Coast Guard capabilities, including patrolling its waters by ship and aircraft, Japan's NHK World reported. The Japanese media said this development follows an increase in China's maritime activities last year near th
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US, Japan to hold Security Consultative Committee meeting on January 11: N
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
Ned Price announced that Blinken and Austin will co-host the 2023 US-Japan Consultative meeting on January 11.
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Biden, Kishida to discuss free and open Indo-Pacific
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
The Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will be visiting the US on January 13 amid growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
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