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Marking Battle of Okinawa anniversary, governor of southern Japanese islands urges diplomacy

The governor of Japan’s southern prefecture of Okinawa has called for more diplomatic efforts toward peace on the 78th anniversary of one of World War II’s bloodiest battles

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Tax panel report to stress need for sufficient revenue / Borrowing used for rapidly rising share of govt spending

As fiscal deficits continue, the government's Tax Commission will emphasize the importance of securing enough tax revenue to finance governmental spending, according to a draft of the commission's medium-term report on proposals for taxation.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 21, 2023

Japan's Kishida says he will attend NATO leaders' summit, stresses need for dialogue with China

Japan's prime minister says he plans to visit Lithuania in July to attend a NATO leaders’ summit as his country steps up cooperation with the Western organization

The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Japan’s new gay-rights bill slammed for being too little, too late and far too vague

Japan has enacted a law meant to promote understanding of the LGBTQI community that critics say provides no human rights guarantees

The New Daily · Jun 16, 2023

Trust up for Kishida, Yoon

The latest joint survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun and the South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo also asked respondents in the countries of both papers whether they trust Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 15, 2023

Kishida under fire for My Number ID card mishaps

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida came under fire from opposition parties for problems linked to My Number identification cards in Diet deliberations on Monday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 13, 2023

Lower house of Japan's parliament passes bill to promote LGBTQ+ awareness, but not guarantee rights

The powerful lower house of Japan’s parliament has passed a bill to promote awareness of LGBTQ+ issues amid protests by activists that last-minute revisions by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s conservative party favored opponents of sexual equality instead of guaranteeing equal rights

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Japan's denial of same-sex marriage, other LGTBQ+ protections looks unconstitutional, judge rules

A Japanese court says the lack of legal protections for LGTBQ+ people appears to be unconstitutional in the latest ruling that may push the country toward allowing same-sex marriage

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Japan court falls short of calling same-sex marriage ban unconstitutional

The complicated ruling from a court in Fukuoka comes after four other courts reached differing conclusions, and ahead of a parliamentary debate on the subject

The Guardian - AU · Jun 8, 2023

Japan PM Kishida unveils economic action plan on 'new capitalism'

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's government on Tuesday unveiled an action plan on his "new capitalism" programme of driving growth and wealth distribution through wage hikes, signalling his commitment to shift the economy into a higher gear.

Reuters · Jun 6, 2023