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SHINZO ABE

JAPAN / Politics
Jun 5, 2013
Abe to meet Obama on sidelines of G-8 summit
A separate meeting between Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and U.S. President Barack Obama is being arranged for the Group of Eight summit June 17 and 18, according to a government source.
Japan Times
JAPAN / EXPLAINER
Jun 4, 2013
A term for Abe's ilk? Well, nonliberal
Foreign media and overseas Japan experts largely use 19th- and 20th-century labels to describe Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and current Japanese politics led by his Liberal Democratic Party — "right-wing," "hawkish," "conservative" and "nationalist."
JAPAN
Jun 4, 2013
Cabinet support rate off to 68% amid bourse fall
Support for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Cabinet dropped to 68 percent in the latest poll from 70.9 percent last month, a Kyodo News survey showed Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 3, 2013
Abe pledges ¥100 billion to stabilize Sahel
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged Sunday to provide ¥100 billion in humanitarian and development assistance over five years to help stabilize Africa's conflict-torn Sahel region.
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 2, 2013
Abe to Africa: Use aid as you see fit
The fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development opens with a look back over the forum's past 20 years and discussions about its future.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 1, 2013
Abe offer at TICAD: ¥3.2 trillion in aid
The fifth Tokyo International Conference on African Development is set to kick off with Prime Minister Shinzo Abe set to pledge up to ¥3.2 trillion in total aid over the next five years.
EDITORIALS
May 31, 2013
Priorities in Myanmar
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe met with Myanmar President Thein Sein on a visit to Myanmar on May 26 and pledged ¥91 billion in fresh aid to Myanmar — ¥51 billion in loans and ¥40 billion in grants — and waived another ¥190 billion in debt to facilitate the country's democratization...
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 30, 2013
Abe, Singh ink statement on nuclear deal
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Tokyo counterpart, Shinzo Abe, sign a joint statement to promote talks to conclude a peaceful nuclear power cooperation pact.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 27, 2013
Abe's Myanmar visit may help Japan parry China's influence
Japan will likely be able to count on Myanmar for help in countering China unless the promised investment benefits flow only to the rich and powerful.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 27, 2013
Abe pledges more aid to Myanmar
Prime Minister Abe pledges ¥91 billion in fresh aid to Myanmar and waives another ¥190 billion in debt to support growth and win investment chances for Japan Inc.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
May 27, 2013
Abe puts best foot forward in Myanmar to tap 'last frontier'
Shinzo Abe spoke of his personal bond with Myanmar during his official visit, the first by a Japanese prime minister in 36 years, as he sought to boost Japan's presence and tap its significant growth potential.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 26, 2013
Visiting Abe assures Myanmar of support from 'whole of Japan'
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged during an official visit to Myanmar on Saturday that "the whole of Japan," its public and private sectors alike, will support the emerging country's reform process to ensure its continued democratic and economic advancement.
JAPAN
May 25, 2013
Are ghosts keeping Abe from moving to official residence?
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has been in office for five months and reporters who follow him every day still have one question: why hasn't he moved into the Prime Minister's Official Residence?
JAPAN / Politics
May 25, 2013
Abe demanding North abductees deadline
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's adviser called on North Korea during his visit last week to set a 'deadline' in bilateral talks aimed at resolving the thorny issue of the abductions of Japanese.
JAPAN / Politics
May 24, 2013
Abe welcomes Thai leader, urges eased rules on food imports
Visiting Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Sinawatra met Thursday with his Tokyo counterpart, Shinzo Abe, and agreed to further deepen the bilateral "strategic partnership," Japanese officials said.
JAPAN
May 24, 2013
Abe resolve to be conveyed to Kim
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Thursday he believes his strong intention to resolve the long-standing abduction issue with North Korea will be conveyed to its leader, Kim Jong Un, after a recent Pyongyang trip by his adviser.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
May 23, 2013
As Hashimoto self-destructs, party also reels
Osaka Mayor Toru Hashimoto's remarks justifying the wartime 'comfort women' brothel system have caused major parties to distance themselves from his Nippon Ishin no Kai.
COMMENTARY / Japan
May 23, 2013
There are billions of reasons why Japan Inc. should reflect
The flood of cash the Bank of Japan has made available to Japan Inc. has not opened executives to new ways of thinking or ushered more women into the workforce.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Issues / THE FOREIGN ELEMENT
May 21, 2013
Ambivalent Japan turns on its 'insular' youth
Japan's decision to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership free-trade negotiations shows that at least some in government have accepted the fact that 'opening up' Japan is in the nation's best long-term interests.
Japan Times
COMMUNITY / Voices / VIEWS FROM THE STREET
May 21, 2013
Yokohama: What do you think of the prime minister's 'Abenomic' strategy so far?
Businesses are getting better, and at least finance types are strong. But in my business salaries are not going up.
Bloodied Trump survives assassination attempt at political rally
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is surrounded and evacuated by Secret Service agents at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday. Trump was rushed off stage at the rally after shots rang out.
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.
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.
Amid same-sex marriage ban, LGBTQ couples opt for 'photo weddings'
A lesbian couple, consisting of a 35-year-old woman (left) and 40-year-old woman, cover their faces with bouquets as they pose for wedding photos in Yokohama on Nov. 1.
China and Russia conduct joint Pacific military patrol
The Russian corvette Gromkiy enters the Chinese port of Zhanjiang as part of a joint China-Russia naval exercise on Saturday.
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.
How to tweak your diet when temperatures spike
Most people think of hydration as a strictly liquid-based concept, but eating foods with high water content is an essential part of making it through a Japanese summer unscathed.

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