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Japan's ex-Economic Security Minister Takaichi leads race for LDP presiden
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Japan's former Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi has emerged as the leading contender to become the next president of Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), according to a poll released by Kyodo News, ahead of the party's leadership election set for October 4.
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Volcano in Japan spews plume 5,500 metres above crater
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The eruption sent volcanic material 5,000 metres above the volcano's peak for the first time since July 3, Kyodo News quoted the agency as saying.
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Japan plans massive $68 billion investment in India during Modi's visit
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
The Japanese government is planning to announce a 10 trillion yen (USD 68 billion) investment target for India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit later this month, Kyodo News reported, citing a government source's statement.
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Japan considering USD 68 billion investment target for India ahead of PM M
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Japan is considering announcing a 10 trillion yen (USD 68 billion) decade-long private investment target for India when Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits later this month, Japan Wire of Kyodo News reported, citing government sources on Thursday.
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Japan PM rejects resignation demands as LDP mulls early leadership vote
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday reaffirmed his decision to remain in office despite growing pressure to resign, as the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) convened a crucial meeting following its recent electoral setback in the Japanese Parliament, Kyodo News reported.
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Japan PM vows to "prevent such a calamity from happening again" on anniver
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Speaking at a press conference after attending a memorial ceremony in Hiroshima, western Japan, Ishiba reiterated his government's commitment to peace and nuclear disarmament. He dismissed suggestions of Japan entering a NATO-like nuclear-sharing arrangement with the United States, which
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Japan records waves upto 50cm post 8.8 quake
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The warning disrupted railway and air services along the coast and led the operator of the crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant to halt the release of treated radioactive water into the Pacific Ocean, as per Kyodo News.
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All eyes on ruling coalition as Japan goes for Upper House Polls
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Voting has begun in Japan's House of Councillors election, as all eyes are on whether the ruling coalition will be able to maintain its majority amid growing public frustration over rising prices support for emerging parties, Kyodo News reported on Sunday.
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Japan approves 20 trillion yen plan for disaster-resilient infrastructure
Updated : 9 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Japanese government on Friday approved a plan to enhance the disaster resilience of the country's infrastructure over the next five years, with the project expected to cost more than 20 trillion yen (USD 139 billion). Kyodo News reported.
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Three dead in Japan after medical helicopter crash
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Three people have been confirmed dead after a medical transport helicopter crash off southwestern Japan on Sunday, Kyodo News reported, citing the coast guard.
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Massive forest fire expands in Japan, putting more homes at risk
Updated : 1 year ago IST
As per Kyodo News, the forest fire is the biggest in Japan since the late 1980s.
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North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US talks with South Korea and
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the Sea of Japan, according to the South Korean military on Monday, according to a report by Kyodo News.
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