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Japan Times
BUSINESS
Dec 5, 2021
48% of Japan firms to raise wages even without more tax incentives, survey shows
A survey by Teikoku Databank Ltd. indicates that more managers are prioritizing higher wages to attract and retain workers amid the country's longtime labor shortage.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / ANALYSIS
Nov 19, 2021
Japan stimulus swells to record, but analysts say it amounts to 'pork-barrel spending'
While the stimulus package covers a range of policies and includes help for a battered health care system, many economists have raised doubts over whether it will shore up the economy.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / EXPLAINER
Nov 17, 2021
The state of play for the LDP's factions after October's Lower House election
The big winner appeared to be the party's largest faction, now headed by former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, while the one led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida also strengthened its presence.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 17, 2021
Shinzo Abe became a faction boss. Now comes the tough part.
The former prime minister now leads the biggest LDP faction, but that doesn't automatically mean he will become kingmaker of the party
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 12, 2021
Few in Japan happy with ¥100,000 handout plan, poll shows
The survey results suggest that the stimulus measures, set to be finalized next week, may not significantly boost the prime minister's popularity.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 12, 2021
Opposition tie-up could herald new debate on constitutional revision in Japan
In what could be the start of an opposition party realignment, Nippon Ishin no Kai and the Democratic Party for the People have begun working together to push the issue in parliament.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 11, 2021
Abe becomes head of largest faction in Japan's ruling LDP
Abe left the faction in 2012 before his second stint as prime minister.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Nov 10, 2021
With momentum on his side, Kishida ready to roll out key policies on COVID-19 and economy
While Wednesday's legislative session to re-elect Kishida might have appeared to be ceremonial, one thing is clear: He is now on a much more solid footing within the LDP.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2021
LDP and Komeito agree household income cap for under-18s' handouts
The parties also agreed to offer u00a520,000 worth of points to holders of My Number identification cards.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 10, 2021
Top U.S. diplomat for East Asia welcomes Japan's plan to boost defense spending
Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for the region, also said he believes increased defense spending by Japan would 'make Asia more secure and more prosperous.'
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 9, 2021
Kishida's top diplomat pick highlights growing confidence
Kishida picking Yoshimasa Hayashi to be the foreign minister was a great choice for him. Had Hayashi and others not pushed Kishida, he may not have sought the country's top leadership job.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 9, 2021
Amid leadership change, CDP asks itself deep questions about its future
The next leader will need to wrestle with how to best communicate a positive vision for Japan and what to do about cooperation with the Japanese Communist Party.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 9, 2021
LDP and Komeito agree to ¥100K benefits for youth but remain apart on income cap
While the LDP wants a u00a59.6 million annual income cap for recipient households, Komeito is pressing to open the benefit to all children 18 or under.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 8, 2021
Former Japan defense chief Gen Nakatani tapped for new human rights post
Nakatani's appointment as special adviser on human rights issues will address China's treatment of Uyghur Muslims in its far-western Xinjiang region and pro-democracy advocates in Hong Kong.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 7, 2021
What will Fumio Kishida do?
The questions now are how Kishida will use this impressive election result and what will his leadership mean for Japan?
Japan Times
JAPAN
Nov 6, 2021
Japan eyes ¥100,000 cash handout for children aged 18 or younger
The cash handout program could be included in a fresh economic stimulus worth 'tens of trillions of yen' that Prime Minister Fumio Kishida plans to craft by mid-November.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 4, 2021
LDP backs Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi for party’s No. 2 role
The choice of Motegi as secretary-general underscores Kishida's desire to stabilize his power base within the party, as the appointee is close to LDP power brokers Shinzo Abe and Taro Aso.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Nov 4, 2021
Unpacking Japan’s post-election narratives
Though the LDP maintained a stable majority, Osaka-based Nippon Ishin no Kai was the biggest winner in the election, securing 41 seats — 31 more than its previous 10.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Nov 2, 2021
Nippon Ishin faces fundamental hurdles to further electoral success
Experts say it's likely that the party will remain official outsiders but mostly align with the ruling coalition's policies.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Nov 2, 2021
33% say economy was top issue in Japan's Lower House election, poll finds
The two-day nationwide telephone survey found that 42.5% of respondents thought opposition parties should have won more seats.
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.
Paris Olympics kick off with rain-soaked — but grandiose — opening ceremony
Japan's 2024 Olympic team moves down the Seine River in Paris during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Summer Olympics on Friday.
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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