Imperial Household Law revision seen as lacking public support, poll finds A July 18-19 national poll shows 60% believe the Imperial Household Law revision lacks public understanding; cabinet approval dropped …
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Japan seeks early rice stockpile buyback amid cabinet inflation concerns
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoReserve rice buyback divides government as lawmakers press for early purchases amid falling rice prices Lawmakers press for a reserve rice buyback as prices fall, prompting debate with the prime …
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Imperial Household Law amendment nears cabinet approval after LDP and Ishin talks
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoRuling parties move to finalize Imperial Household Law amendment as Cabinet considers same-day decision LDP and Nippon Ishin finalize talks on the Imperial Household Law amendment June 30 as government …
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Mogi Replaced as Chief Cabinet Secretary Aide Over Public Funds Hotel Scandal
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoGovernment replaces Chief Cabinet Secretary aide Mogi Tadashi after hotel-stay scandal Government names Sasaki Keisuke as successor; Mogi admits staying with acquaintance during official METI trips, personnel change effective June …
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Japan Cabinet Office upgrades economic assessment after March coincident index rises
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoJapan Cabinet Office March Coincident Index Rises to 116.5, Baseline Assessment Upgraded Japan’s Cabinet Office: March coincident index 116.5 (2020=100), up 0.3 points; baseline assessment raised to ‘upward phase’ after …
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Takaichi Cabinet Approval Holds at 64% as Inflation Response Divides Voters
by Sui Yuitoby Sui YuitoTakaichi cabinet approval rating holds at 64% as public splits over price measures Nationwide telephone poll (April 18–19) finds Takaichi cabinet approval rating at 64%, disapproval 24%; public is divided …
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Takaichi Cabinet approval falls to 59.1% in April Jiji Press survey
by Sora Tanakaby Sora TanakaTakaichi Cabinet approval rating slips to 59.1% in April Jiji Press poll Takaichi Cabinet approval rating at 59.1% in April Jiji Press poll; LDP backing slips as public is split …
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Israeli Security Cabinet to Meet Over Possible Ceasefire in Lebanon Israeli security cabinet will convene Wednesday night to discuss a possible ceasefire in Lebanon as evacuation orders and strikes continue …