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US urges Japan to consider introducing sanctions against Russia over Ukrai
Updated : 4 years, 1 month ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], February 5 (ANI/Sputnik): The US authorities are encouraging Japan to consider implementing economic sanctions against Russia in the event of an escalation in Ukraine, yet the Japanese government speaks against rushing into such measures, media reported on Saturday.
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Japanese PM hopes to host in-person Quad Summit in first half of 2022
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Tokyo [Japan], January 22 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday expressed his willingness to host an in-person summit of the Quad countries in the first half of the year in Japan during his virtual talks with US President Joe Biden.
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Japan sets up crisis center after powerful earthquake
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Tokyo [Japan], January 22 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan has established a crisis response center under the chancellery of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit the southwestern part of the country on Friday, Japanese media reported.
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Japan to develop comprehensive relations with Russia, including on energy:
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Tokyo [Japan], January 17 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government intends to continue negotiations with Russia to resolve the territorial issue and conclude a peace treaty, as well as to comprehensively develop relations with Moscow, including the cooperation in the energy sector, Japanese Pr
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US President Biden, Japanese PM Kishida to meet virtually on Jan 21, to di
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Washington [US], January 17 (ANI): Amid China's growing assertiveness in the Indo-Pacific region, US President Joe Biden will meet Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida virtually on Friday (January 21) to discuss issues pertaining to the Quad (an alliance of US, Australia, Japan and India).
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Japanese minors under the age of 12 likely to be jabbed in middle of spri
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan] January 11 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese minors under the age of 12 may start receiving COVID-19 shots in the middle of spring once approved by the Health Ministry, the Minister in charge of vaccination rollout, Noriko Horiuchi, said on Tuesday.
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Japanese PM expresses 'deep regret' over North Korea's missile launch
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Tokyo [Japan], January 11 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Tuesday expressed his deep regret over North Korea's recent missile launch and has instructed his officials to ensure the safety of aircraft and ships for any type of event.
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Japan extends strict border measures as coronavirus cases rise
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Tokyo [Japan], January 11 (ANI): Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, Japan has decided to extend the entry ban on non-resident foreigners until the end of February.
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Japan to toughen COVID-19 rules in 3 prefectures
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Tokyo [Japan], January 7 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Friday that COVID-19 restrictions in the prefectures of Hiroshima, Yamaguchi and Okinawa will be tightened from January 9.
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Japan, Australia sign defense cooperation pact amid China's growing influe
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Tokyo [Japan], January 6 (ANI): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison on Thursday signed a treaty to facilitate joint exercises and strengthen security cooperation while expressing serious concerns over China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacif
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Japanese Prime Minister will not make any overseas trips before mid-Januar
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Tokyo [Japan], January 4 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday he won't make any overseas visits before the regular parliamentary session in mid-January due to the spread of COVID-19 both in Japan and around the world.
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Japan to consider fast-track COVID-19 booster campaign: PM Kishida
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Tokyo [Japan], December 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Japan will consider accelerating the COVID-19 vaccine booster campaign for all its citizens so that they can feel safe, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Tuesday.
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