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SHINZO ABE

JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2015
Japan, U.S. agree to aim for conclusion of TPP talks this week
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden agreed Tuesday that the two countries will cooperate in an effort to conclude talks on a Pacific free trade initiative this week, according to statements by both governments.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 30, 2015
Abe, Biden agree to work together to conclude TPP talks possibly this week
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. Vice President Joe Biden agreed Tuesday that the two countries will cooperate to conclude talks on a Pacific free trade initiative this week, both governments said.
JAPAN / Society
Sep 30, 2015
Before taking in any Syria refugees, Japan must improve conditions for women, seniors: Abe
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday that Japan needed to improve conditions for its own people, including women and the elderly, before accepting any refugees from Syria.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 29, 2015
Tough challenge awaits both ruling and opposition parties
The Liberal Democratic Party badly needs a course correction, but the lack of internal opposition to Shinzo Abe makes this nearly impossible.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2015
Abe seeks diplomatic solution to Ukraine crisis
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed resolve Monday to seek a diplomatic solution to the Ukraine crisis as next year's rotating president of the Group of Seven major industrialized nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 29, 2015
Abe-Putin meet on U.N. sidelines, seek presidential visit by year's end
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed Monday to advance negotiations on reaching a solution to a long-standing territorial dispute that has prevented the two countries from concluding a postwar peace treaty.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Sep 29, 2015
Abe, regional leaders use U.S. visit to showcase Japan
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe may be in New York to attend the U.N. General Assembly, but he is also busy using the visit to promote Japan as the place to do business.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 28, 2015
Yokohama to stage 2019 World Cup final
Yokohama Stadium, which staged the 2002 soccer World Cup final, will replace Japan's new National Stadium as the venue for the 2019 Rugby World Cup final, World Rugby said on Monday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2015
Several groups urge Abe to pledge to accept Syrian refugees
Private organizations supporting refugees on Monday urged Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to express during his upcoming speech at the annual U.N. General Assembly session Japan's pledge to accept Syrian asylum seekers.
JAPAN
Sep 28, 2015
Zero applicants for Japan plan to promote women to senior posts
Not one Japanese company applied for a subsidy program aimed at promoting more women to senior jobs, an official said Monday, an embarrassing blow for Tokyo's push to boost the economy by better utilizing female workers.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2015
With eye on succeeding Abe, Ishiba launches own LDP faction
Liberal Democratic Party heavyweight and current minister for regional revitalization Shigeru Ishiba launched his own faction within the ruling party Monday, with an eye toward succeeding Prime Minister Shinzo Abe as the party's next president.
BUSINESS / Markets
Sep 28, 2015
Abe's military push proves to be losing trade as defense stocks sink
Equity investors looking to profit from Japan's move away from pacifism might find that easier said than done.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2015
Abe, Park briefly discuss upcoming trilateral summit on U.N. sidelines
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and South Korean President Park Geun-hye met briefly Sunday on the sidelines of a U.N. meeting and discussed an upcoming trilateral summit with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Seoul, a Japanese official said. It was their first face-to-face contact since March.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2015
Government skipped recording debate over constitutional reinterpretation
The government announced it did not keep records of internal discussions before its reinterpretation of the Constitution to lift the ban on collective self-defense.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Sep 28, 2015
China's Japan-bashing: Is there any hope for goodwill?
As China regularly whips itself up into frenzy over Japan, it is easy to forget that the anti-Japanese sentiment is only a recent phenomenon.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2015
Abe pledges promotion of women's empowerment as next year's G7 chair
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe vowed to further promote women's empowerment initiatives next year when Japan hosts the summit of the Group of Seven industrialized nations.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 28, 2015
Abe meets Iran counterpart on U.N. sidelines, urges Tehran toward nuclear deal with prospect of Japanese investment
The leaders of Japan and Iran met in New York, with Abe proposing increased investment as an impetus for the implementation of a nuclear agreement.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2015
Japan to focus on African health system, extremism at 2016 summit: Abe
During the Tokyo-led African development summit next year, Japan will seek ways to improve Africa's health system and curb extremism.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / KANSAI PERSPECTIVE
Sep 27, 2015
For Hashimoto, much at stake in name of new national party
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto, who is trying to form a new national party to represent the Kansai region, is tasked with deciding on a suitable name.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 27, 2015
Abe planning talks with French, Turkish, Sri Lankan leaders next month
Arrangements are being made for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to hold talks with French, Turkish and Sri Lankan leaders in Japan over three days in early October, a government source said.
'Super spicy' potato chips land Japan students in hospital
High school students were taken to hospital in Tokyo on Tuesday after eating "super spicy" potato chips.
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.
Japan keeps up yen warnings as two-day intervention suspected
An electronic screen displays a graph showing yen exchange rates surging against the U.S. dollar amid an alert to the possibility of intervention in Tokyo on Friday.
Hyogo governor stands firm on not resigning despite official's death
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito speaks to reporters on Tuesday.
Four injured after man sets fire to Japan city hall
Police said four people were injured after a man set fire to a city hall in Aichi Prefecture, with local media reporting he had been arrested.
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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Akiko Trush says her experience with the neurological disorder dystonia left her feeling like she wanted to chop her own hand off.
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