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Govt seeking multiple visits by Japan, China leaders

BEIJING -- Japan and China made no clear progress Sunday in talks between Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi and his Chinese counterpart, Qin Gang. Nevertheless, the two foreign chiefs agreed on the need to continue dialogue with the aim of improving bilateral ties.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Birth rate, child-rearing issues stand out in Kishida's comments

Analysis of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's comments in the latest Diet session indicates the chronically low birth rate and support for child-rearing are at the forefront of his policy agenda.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan PM demands release of businessman detained in China

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday the government would continue to strongly demand that Beijing releases an Astellas Pharma employee detained in China, as fears remain over the safety of China's business environment.

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‘It’s like we don’t exist’: Japan faces pressure to allow same-sex marriage

Diplomats add their voices to Japanese campaigners in demanding LGBTQ+ rights as Hiroshima prepares to host the G7 summit

The Guardian - UK

Small Areas Reopen near Fukushima Nuclear Plant, Few Return

Evacuation orders were lifted in small sections of Tomioka, a town just southwest of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, on Saturday, in time for the area’s popular cherry blossom season and Prime Minister Fumio Kishida joined a ceremony there to mark the reopening. The area of about 4 square…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Small areas reopen near Fukushima nuclear plant, few return

Evacuation orders have been lifted in small sections of Tomioka, a town just southwest of the wrecked Fukushima nuclear power plant, in time for the area’s popular cherry blossom season

The Independent UK

Japan unveils proposal to promote marriage, raise birthrate

A Japanese Cabinet minister in charge of tackling the country’s declining birthrate has unveiled a draft proposal aimed at reversing the downtrend, including increased subsidies for childrearing and education and a salary increase for younger workers to incentivize marrying and having kids

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Japan unveils fresh childcare plan but funding questions remain

Japan's government laid out a fresh plan on Friday to boost childcare over the coming three years to reverse the country's declining birth rate, a move that may lead to another big spending package and strain its already tattered finances.

Reuters

Kishida wants childbirth covered by public health insurance

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida wants to have childbirth expenses covered by public health insurance in the future, as part of efforts to create an environment that is more conducive to having children.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Asia’s arms race: potential flashpoints from Taiwan to the South China Sea

Guardian correspondents look at the buildup of tensions across the region, from North Korea to the Pacific islands

The Guardian - AU

Japan's Kishida brushes aside speculation of early snap election

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday he was not thinking about dissolving parliament, brushing aside speculation he could call a snap election in the coming months to solidify his standing within his ruling party.

Reuters

Japan PM's wife to visit White House in April to meet Jill Biden - TBS

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's wife, Yuko Kishida, is planning to visit to Washington in April to meet U.S. first lady Jill Biden, broadcaster TBS reported on Wednesday, citing Japanese government sources.

Reuters

Diet approves record 114 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2023

The Diet approved a record 114.3812 trillion yen budget for fiscal 2023 on Tuesday, with measures to tackle the declining birth rate and enhance the nation's defense capabilities at the forefront of the plan.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japanese Student Goes to Graduation Dressed Like Zelenskyy

A Japanese student showed up to graduation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s lookalike, wearing his signature olive-colored, snug-fit T-shirt and khaki trousers to show his support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia. Most graduation ceremonies in Japan feature graduates in suits or formal dress. But Kyoto University has its own tradition…

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The Independent UK

Japanese student goes to graduation dressed like Zelenskyy

A Japanese student has showed up to graduation as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s lookalike, wearing his signature olive-colored, snug-fit T-shirt and khaki trousers to show his support for Ukraine’s fight against Russia

Reuters

Japan public approval for PM Kishida's cabinet rises to near 50% -media

Japanese public support for the cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida rose to 48%, exceeding the disapproval rate for the first time in seven months, the Nikkei newspaper reported on Sunday, citing a poll it conducted with TV Tokyo.

The Guardian - AU

What happened in the Russia-Ukraine war this week? Catch up with the must-read news and analysis

The Ukrainian father who rescued his children from Russia; a tale of two visits as Xi meets with Putin and Kishida travels to Kyiv

Tribune News Service

Martin Schram: Xi, Putin 'no limits' pact has limits, after all

Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin ended their Moscow summit this week by showcasing economic help and diplomatic support China will provide the now supplicant banana-less republic that is Putin’s Russia today.

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The Independent UK

Japan's winning WBC team drops in on Prime Minister Kishida

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might have had his most enjoyable day in office when Japan’s winning World Baseball Classic team paid a visit

The Japan News/Yomiuri

In Kyiv, Kishida pledges 'solidarity,' more aid

KYIV -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed his "unwavering solidarity" during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on Tuesday, and presented additional relief measures for that country.

The Independent UK

LGBTQ activists in Japan launch engagement group ahead of G7

Japanese LGBTQ activists and rights groups have launched a civil “engagement group” to make policy proposals ahead of the Group of Seven summit in Japan and announced plans to hold an inaugural Pride 7 summit in Tokyo later this month, seeking to accelerate efforts to get the Japanese government to…

Daily Mirror

Moment Russian missile flies past Ukrainian shopping mall and explodes into flats

Russia has pummelled Ukraine just hours after Japan's prime minister left Kyiv following a visit to the capital to show the country support while Vladimir Putin met with China's leader Xi Jinping

The Independent UK

Putin’s claim UK is sending nuclear arms to Ukraine is ‘bonkers’ says expert

‘There is no way that you could create a nuclear explosion with depleted uranium’

The Independent UK

Japan's Kishida in Poland for talks after visit to Ukraine

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has met with Poland's prime minister for talks about the region's security and bilateral relations a day after he made a surprise visit to Kyiv where he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

The Independent UK

China's Xi, Japan's Kishida end visits to Russia and Ukraine

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has left Moscow, wrapping up a three-day visit, shortly after Japanese PM Fumio Kishida left Kyiv

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