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CABINET

Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 22, 2017
Cabinet OKs record-high ¥97.71 trillion 2018 budget to cover rising social security and defense costs
The Cabinet approves a draft budget of u00a597.7 trillion for fiscal 2018, breaking the record for the sixth year straight.
Japan Times
LIFE / Style & Design / ON: DESIGN
Dec 3, 2017
It's time to stop blocking color
Minimalist interiors have been a growing trend for many years now, primarily dominated by a monochromatic palette of white. But who says we need to abandon color to live a de-cluttered life?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 29, 2017
Japan's economy maintains moderate recovery for sixth month, government says
Japan's economy is recovering moderately, supported by pickups in private consumption, capital spending and exports, the government said Tuesday in maintaining its monthly assessment for November.
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 26, 2017
Former Abe Cabinet minister Kozo Yamamoto under fire for awkward Africa 'black thing' remark
A former Cabinet minister appointed by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is taking fire for making a controversial remark in which he wondered why a fellow politician involved in exchanges with Africa liked "such a black thing."
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 4, 2017
Public support rises for Cabinet — but not Abe — in latest survey
The public approval rating for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet rose to 49.5 percent after the ruling coalition's victory in last month's general election, but most people do not want him to stay in power, according to a Kyodo News poll.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 2, 2017
Abe will propose a bold ¥2 trillion economic spending package in early December
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Wednesday he will compile a bold economic package worth ¥2 trillion early next month to combat various woes related to Japan's rapidly aging population.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 28, 2017
Abe to retain entire Cabinet and LDP leadership: party exec
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe plans to reappoint all of his Cabinet ministers next week in light of the ruling coalition's big win in the snap election last week, a senior lawmaker said.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Oct 25, 2017
Government retains upbeat economic view for October while pick-up in imports pauses
The economy is recovering moderately, the government said in its report for October, reinforcing the view that what would be Japan's second-longest postwar expansion phase is still in place.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Sep 25, 2017
Government keeps steady outlook on Japan's economy, seeing 'moderate recovery' for fourth straight month
The government on Monday maintained its assessment that the economy has been recovering moderately in September, boosting the likelihood of the current expansion becoming the second longest in the postwar period.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 16, 2017
Seiko Noda tops list of biggest asset holders among new Abe Cabinet members
As of Aug. 3, when the revamped Cabinet was launched, Noda held u00a5191.93 million in assets, including those held by her family, according to government data.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / CABINET INTERVIEW 2017
Sep 6, 2017
Okinawa's economics minister does some soul-searching after backlash from recent comments
Tetsuma Esaki, the newly-appointed minister in charge of Okinawa economic promotion and territorial issues, is known as a cheerful, friendly politician.
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 28, 2017
For third straight month, Japanese economy making 'moderate recovery,' government says
The economy has been recovering moderately, the government said Monday in retaining its assessment for the third straight month in August.
JAPAN / Society
Aug 27, 2017
Lifestyle satisfaction highest since '63, though income remains sore point: life survey
Lifestyle satisfaction is at its highest since 1963, with some 73.9 percent of Japanese more or less satisfied with their lives, a survey showed. However, about 46.9 percent of respondents said they are unhappy with their income.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 11, 2017
Opposition camp fears Abe may call snap election in October
Speculation grows that a vulnerable Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will call a Lower House election in October to keep the opposition camp in disarray while new parties emerge.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 4, 2017
New defense chief Onodera vows to restore trust, review strategy in face of North Korea threat
New Defense Minister Itsunori Onodera vowed Thursday to restore public trust in his ministry following a data coverup scandal and said one of his main tasks is to review Japan's defense program guidelines last made in 2013 amid the growing North Korean missile threat.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2017
Abe looks for rebound with make-or-break Cabinet reshuffle
In shake-up, embattled prime minister taps veterans as part of effort to avoid further gaffes, scandals.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2017
Struggling in polls, Abe puts premium on stability in Cabinet shake-up
With Thursday's shake-up of his Cabinet done and dusted, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has delivered an apparent message to the public and political heavyweights in Nagatacho, the heart of Japan's central government.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy / ANALYSIS
Aug 3, 2017
Abe expected to try populist policies to reverse plummeting support rate
With his political capital waning, leader looks set to fall back to his rhetoric on Abenomics.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 3, 2017
New Foreign Minister Kono a reform-minded challenger of party lines
Newly appointed Foreign Minister Taro Kono is known as an outspoken, reform-minded politician unafraid of questioning the party line.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Aug 2, 2017
Abe eyes party rival Noda, former defense chief Onodera in Cabinet shake-up, sources say
Thursday's reshuffle is also expected to see foreign minister Fumio Kishida appointed to a key Liberal Democratic Party post.
Japan's population continues to fall even as foreign resident count rises
The number of residents in Tokyo as of Jan. 1 rose by 0.03% from a year before, data shows, marking a year-on-year increase for the first time in three years, while the country's other 46 prefectures saw their populations continue to decline.
Ahead of the Olympics, Japan is still talking about the gymnast who won't be there
Japan's Shoko Miyata withdrew from the gymnastics team herself over her drinking and smoking, although it had already appeared as though the association was prepared to send her home from the team’s training camp in Monaco.
Yen melt-up nudges Japanese stocks into correction territory
Japanese stocks are down 10% from their July peak as the yen strengthens.
‘Crazy’ yen rally is at risk of shattering as soon as Wednesday
Some investors are warning that a yen rally is fragile, as was on show this week when the yen rapidly retraced an advance after Thursday’s stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth figures.
Japan's average life expectancy rises for first time in three years
A decline in COVID-19-caused deaths likely helped boost the average life expectancy for Japanese men and women to rise for the first time in three years in 2023.
The Japanese Olympians looking to shine in Paris
Rim Nakamura, who is attempting to win Japan's first Olympic gold medal in cycling, will be one of the top Japanese athletes to watch at the Paris Games.
Japan’s minimum wage set for record ¥50 hike in major boost
Demonstrators rally to demand a big hike in minimum wages in Tokyo last week.
Japan loses top spot on strongest passport list to Singapore
Japan had the strongest passport for six years running from 2018, before being dethroned by Singapore on the 2024 list.
Why Japan's mysterious stash of classified funds escapes scrutiny
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi (right) during a meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday.
Japan eyes gold — and the future — as Olympic men's soccer campaign begins
Japan midfielder Yu Hirakawa controls the ball during a match against the United States in Kansas City, Kansas, on June 11.

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