Politics
Japan Tells US It Is Worried About a Trump-Putin-Xi Summit in Shenzhen
Tokyo fears a meeting on the sidelines of APEC could bring Washington closer to Moscow and Beijing, and that the message it sends will undercut the alliance.
Ruling parties open talks on defense documents, with non-nuclear principles in play
LDP and Japan Innovation Party lawmakers met privately at the Diet as a year-end revision of the three security documents takes shape.
Four LDP Rebels Force Takaichi Onto the Back Foot as Tax Cut Bill Reaches Upper House
The consumption tax cut bill cleared the Lower House on Nov. 6. With the LDP short of a majority in the Upper House, four abstentions have put a rejection — and a possible snap election — in play.
Government weighs nuclear submarines in security document review
The three security documents due by year's end would open study of nuclear propulsion, with a formal decision on acquisition deferred while the merits and costs are assessed.
Defense Ministry tells ruling parties Japan must be able to deny an enemy's aims
Ahead of a year-end rewrite of the three security documents, the ministry outlined plans to strengthen four foundations and focus on four fields, including stand-off defense and submarine-launched long-range missiles.
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Takaichi to Skip COP31 in Antalya, Citing Diet Duties
Three parties agree to cut 31 proportional seats and merge two blocks
LDP and Ishin open talks on revising Japan's security documents, with the non-nuclear principles in play
LDP Punishes Ishiba and Three Others for Abstaining on Tax Cut Bill
Four LDP members walk out before tax vote, and an opposition leader calls it a shock for the ruling party
Japan's sales tax cut passes the lower house, with no answer on how to pay for it
Four LDP abstainers tell party no alternative revenue found for tax cut
Kihara Says Takaichi Drank No Alcohol Before Skipping G7 Call
Defence fund draws record 560 applications, including first grants to 11 universities
Takaichi Faces Credibility Questions After Skipping G7 Leaders' Call
LDP reprimands Ishiba and three others over tax-cut vote walkout
Three parties agree to cut 31 proportional seats, aiming for 2027 enactment
