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Panic grips crowd as ‘smoke bomb’ forces Japan’s PM Fumio Kishida to dive for cover

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb during an outdoor speech

The New Daily · Apr 15, 2023

Japan PM unharmed after ‘smoke bomb’ at campaign event

Crowd at fishing harbour in western Japan scattered in panic after explosion as police subdued a man at the scene.

Al Jazeera · Apr 15, 2023

Japan Prime Minister evacuated as panicked onlookers flee with explosion heard at speech

During his outdoor speech in the city of Wakayama, a “pipe-like object” was thrown near the Prime Minister, reported local media

Daily Mirror · Apr 15, 2023

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Japanese PM Kishida unharmed after explosion heard at port where he was due to speak

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was in the city of Wakayama, stumping for a candidate in upcoming by-elections when an explosion was heard. At least one person has been detained.

WEKU · Apr 15, 2023

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida evacuated after man throws suspected smoke bomb

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was due to give a speech in western Japan, when what appears to be a smoke bomb was thrown.

ABC News · Apr 15, 2023

Explosion at Japan port during PM Kishida visit, no injuries

Japan’s NHK television is reporting that a loud explosion occurred at a western Japanese port during Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit, but there were no injuries

The Independent UK · Apr 15, 2023

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after smoke bomb incident

TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida resumed campaigning on Saturday, shortly after being evacuated unharmed from the scene of an apparent “smoke bomb” blast, local media reported.

Bangkok Post · Apr 15, 2023

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Japan PM Kishida unhurt in 'smoke bomb' scare, resumes campaigning

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated unhurt after a suspect threw what appeared to be a smoke bomb at an outdoor speech in western Japan on Saturday.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2023

Kishida's wife to make informal visit to U.S. on her own at first lady's invite

Yuko Kishida, wife of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, will visit the United States on her own at the invitation of U.S. first lady Jill Biden, it was learned Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 14, 2023

Japan approves $8.1 billion Osaka resort, country's first casino

(This April 13 story has been corrected to fix initial investment amount to 1.08 trillion yen ($8.1 billion) from 1.8 trillion yen ($13.5 billion) in the headline and paragraph 1)

Reuters · Apr 14, 2023

Security of Europe, Indo-Pacific in focus as G7 foreign ministers gather

Foreign ministers of the Group of Seven nations will focus on the security of both Europe and the Indo-Pacific as they gather in Japan from Sunday against a worrying backdrop of the war in Ukraine and China's growing assertiveness.

Reuters · Apr 14, 2023

US to push back against China economic coercion at G-7 meeting

The US is pressing the need for allies to coordinate against economic coercion, not just military threats, as Japan prepares to host top diplomats from the Group of Seven nations amid heightened tensions with China.

Bangkok Post · Apr 14, 2023

G7 diplomats to grapple with Ukraine, China, N. Korea crises

Russian threats to nuke Ukraine

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2023

Osaka casino resort's approval process is in final stage, Japan PM says

A casino resort project in Osaka, western Japan, is in the final stages of the government's approval process, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters on Thursday.

Reuters · Apr 13, 2023

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 12, 2023

ChatGPT Founder Considers Expansion into Japan

The developer of ChatGPT said Monday that his company plans to open an office in Japan amid growing concerns about the chatbot's unauthorized collection of personal data and impact on learning environments.

The News Lens · Apr 12, 2023

What Does China Want in Ukraine?

Beijing has reservations about Putin’s war, but seeing Moscow take a beating is not in China’s interests.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 10, 2023

Japan ruling party triumphs in local elections despite criticism over links to Moonies

Support for the Liberal Democratic party had plunged last year as media uncovered its links to the Unification church after the killing of Shinzo Abe

Reuters · Apr 9, 2023

Candidate backed by Japan's ruling party wins key local election -NHK

A gubernatorial candidate backed by Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ruling party was projected to keep his seat in a high-profile election on Sunday, domestic media said, in what is likely to be seen as boost for the premier.

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The News Lens · Apr 7, 2023

Kishida’s Biggest Problem Is Japan’s Faltering Bureaucracy

Kishida’s leadership is characterized by a respect for collaboration with the bureaucracy, making his policymaking incremental and colorless.

WEKU · Apr 6, 2023

Debris is found during a search for a Japanese army helicopter carrying 10

A missing Black Hawk carrying 10 crew members is believed to have crashed into the sea off a southern island after objects appearing to be aircraft parts were spotted in the area, an official said.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2023

Hope at last for hay fever sufferers: Japan is waging war on pollen

For too long, the plant world has laughed at our puffy faces and runny noses. Finally there’s a plan to stop them, says journalist Peter Ormerod

Reuters · Apr 6, 2023

Japan's Kishida: hopes for peaceful resolution of Taiwan issue

Japan hopes for a "peaceful resolution through dialogue" on issues regarding Taiwan, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday, repeating previous remarks by Japanese officials.

The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2023

Japan declares war on pollen as hay fever epidemic grips the nation

Calls for PM Fumio Kishida to eliminate ‘national disease’ as pollen from cedar and cypress trees makes life miserable for 40% of population

Bangkok Post · Apr 5, 2023

Japan to start providing military aid abroad

TOKYO: Japan will begin offering aid to the militaries of “like-minded countries”, as Tokyo embraces a more proactive defence strategy to address growing regional threats.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Apr 3, 2023

China urges Japan not to join U.S. 'encirclement'

BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang has called on Japan, with which China will mark the 45th anniversary this year of the signing of their treaty of peace and friendship, to eliminate "obstacles" and move their bilateral relationship forward.

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