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Reiji Yoshida
Reiji Yoshida is a staff writer and deputy manager of the Domestic News Division. Since joining The Japan Times in 1993, he has intensively covered domestic politics, diplomacy and defense issues as well as the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis.
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JAPAN
Jan 25, 2013
Victims and survivors return from Algeria
The bodies of nine of the 10 Japanese killed in the hostage crisis at an Algerian natural gas plant are flown back to Tokyo, along with seven survivors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2013
Nine slain hostages being flown home; 10th victim ID'd
The final missing Japanese worker in the hostage crisis at an Algerian natural gas complex is confirmed dead from the remains of various victims taken to Algiers.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2013
Ruling bloc airs tax plan, eye on poll
The LDP-led government outlines a list of tax reform goals for fiscal 2013 that raises taxes on the rich, scratches breaks for the poor and curries favor ahead of Upper House poll.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 24, 2013
Japan's ruling bloc rules out tax breaks on necessities in fiscal 2014 when sales levy goes up
The Liberal Democratic Party-New Komeito ruling bloc said Wednesday it will not levy lower taxes on foods and other daily essentials when the 5 percent sales tax is raised to 8 percent in fiscal 2014 and instead will hand out cash allowances to low-income households.
JAPAN
Jan 24, 2013
Two more JGC workers in Algeria confirmed dead
Two more Japanese workers are confirmed dead after the hostage crisis in Algeria, bringing the total number of Japanese casualties to nine.
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2013
7 JGC workers in Algeria confirmed dead; three still missing
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in an emergency meeting late Monday night, announced that Tokyo has confirmed the deaths of seven Japanese workers, killed during hostage crisis at a natural gas complex in Algeria.
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2013
Cut state funding to terminal patients so they "can die quickly": Aso
Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso caused a stir Monday in talks on social security reforms when he said the medical system should be changed so that the many terminal patients now using "government money" for expensive treatment "can quickly pass away."
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2013
Algeria confirms Japanese hostages killed
An unknown number of Japanese taken hostage at a gas drilling complex were killed or are missing, Algeria tells Tokyo after terminating the Islamic attackers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 20, 2013
Abe strikes control pose as Japan scrambles for information
With the whereabouts of 10 of the 17 Japanese taken hostage at a gas complex in Algeria still unknown, the government desperately tries to gather more information.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 19, 2013
Seven Japanese confirmed safe but fate of 10 others unknown in Algeria hostage situation: JGC
Amid conflicting reports Friday about casualties among foreigners who were taken hostage at a natural gas complex in Algeria, the government and JGC Corp. confirmed the safety of seven Japanese workers but said 10 others were still missing.
BUSINESS
Jan 17, 2013
Showdown over sales tax breaks on the horizon
A political showdown is approaching as the two ruling parties continue talks to nail down details of tax reform by their self-imposed deadline of Jan. 24, in particular over whether daily essentials such as food should be exempt from the planned hike in the unpopular consumption tax.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2013
Mori isle 'compromise' flatly denied
Tokyo on Thursday moved quickly to reaffirm official policy calling for the return of four Russian-held islands off Hokkaido, a day after former Prime Minister Yoshiro Mori suggested a compromise that would leave one in Moscow's hands.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 9, 2013
Senkaku intrusions seen as testing Abe
Beijing may be testing the patience of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who has recently kept his hawkish streak in check as he instead focuses on domestic economic measures.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 8, 2013
Abe's U.S. visit this month now appears unlikely
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's hopes of visiting the United States this month to meet President Barack Obama and demonstrate Japan's dedication to bilateral security ties appear likely to be dashed by scheduling conflicts that will push his trip back to February or later, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide...
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 5, 2013
Nippon Mirai's sole Diet member to replace Kada
Shiga Gov. Yukiko Kada officially declared Friday she will step down as head of the small political group Nippon Mirai no To (Tomorrow Party of Japan), apologizing to her constituents "for having caused worries" and pledging to "solely focus" on her gubernatorial duties.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 5, 2013
Abe to leave Murayama war apology declaration alone, eye 'future-oriented' statement, Suga says
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet will maintain the Diet-endorsed 1995 apology issued by then-Prime Minister Tomoiichi Murayama over Japan's wartime aggression, but offer a separate "future-oriented" statement, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told a group of reporters Friday.
Japan Times
MULTIMEDIA / CABINET INTERVIEW
Jan 1, 2013
Next BOJ governor must share 'sense of crisis,' Amari says
Whoever is appointed Bank of Japan governor in April should be able to communicate well with the markets and share a keen sense of crisis with the Cabinet of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, new economic revitalization minister Akira Amari said.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 1, 2013
Summer poll to keep Abe in check
While nearly 300 Liberal Democratic Party candidates nationwide rejoiced over their resounding success in the Dec. 16 Lower House election, the mood of some at party headquarters was more sober.
JAPAN
Dec 28, 2012
Nippon Mirai breaks up as Ozawa, allies veer off
The members of Nippon Mirai no To (Tomorrow Party of Japan) agreed Thursday to split the antinuclear party as strife emerged over who should lead it following its meltdown in the Dec. 16 Lower House election.
Japan Times
JAPAN / ANALYSIS
Dec 27, 2012
Nationalism takes back seat to the economy
The lineup of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet seems to underline his determination to learn from his mistakes.
Who needs AI when you have Hatsune Miku?
Over the first six months of 2024, a handful of songs using Vocaloid singer Hatsune Miku’s voice have enjoyed widespread attention, underlining a global interest in the character and the technology she represents.
Yen’s woes seem too big for even a BOJ hike this month to solve
The Bank of Japan headquarters in Tokyo
Japan finds a 'stealth' cure for zombie businesses: Let them fail
A worker at Sakai Seisakusyo prepares to transport metal rods at its factory in Kakamigahara, Gifu Prefecture, on July 8.
Trump makes his grand RNC entrance with a bandaged ear and a VP pick
Former U.S. President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday
China’s economic growth comes in worse than expected
Pedestrians in the Wangfujing shopping area in Beijing on July 11, 2024. China's economic growth in the second quarter was lower than forecast, adding pressure on Chinese leaders to lift confidence at the Chinese Communist Party's third plenum this week.
The neurological disorder that 'kills culture'
Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
How to beat Japan’s summer heat in ways better for the planet
Tenugui towels hang up to dry at a dyeing company in Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, on May 8. The durable and versatile tenugui, which many people have in their homes, can be used in many ways to cool one’s body.
After Trump shooting, U.S. presidential race might take a violent turn
United States Secret Service Counter Snipers stand guard on a rooftop during a campaign rally for U.S. President Donald Trump in Avoca, Pennsylvania, in 2020.
No AC this summer? No problem (for me).
Think air conditioning is a requirement for a Tokyo summer? Think again.
She’s paying ¥1 million to help behind the scenes at the Paris Olympics
Mai Tarumi, who previously volunteered at the postponed Tokyo Olympics in 2021, has a travel budget of ¥1 million for her trip to volunteer at the Paris Games.

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