Politics
Japan's government and Okinawa restart policy talks after 13 years
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi promised visible progress on reducing the base burden as Governor Gento Kogure pressed for action after the killing of a woman in Naha.
Takaichi defends skipping G7 summit as a 'comprehensive judgment'
Questioned in a Lower House committee, the prime minister cited her recent meetings with foreign leaders and her upcoming travel schedule instead of explaining the absence.
Land minister apologizes for fundraiser held weeks after taking office
Tatsunori Ibayashi told a Diet committee he had not shown enough care in holding a political funding party in Tokyo in October, while insisting the event does not violate the rules for ministers.
Japan's new income-linked benefit will reach past ¥3.5m cap, PM says
Takaichi told a lower house committee the government is considering a broader pool of recipients than the ¥3.5 million reference ceiling, as opposition parties press to widen eligibility.
Yokohama mayor taken ill during first council session
Atsumi Harasawa, elected last month, left the chamber after swaying on her way back to her seat; her office says a doctor attributed it to fatigue and dehydration.
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