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The number of babies born in Japan fell for an eighth straight year to a record low in 2023. A weakening currency, the high cost of living and unfavourable working conditions are some of the many issues that are keeping residents from having children. According to estimates, Japan's population will likely decline by ab

The deal will ensure Japanese shipyards can carry out major repairs on warships of the US Seventh Fleet, a move that analysts say makes ‘political and strategic sense’.

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Japanese voters hit the polls on Sunday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over a pandemic-fatigued public as his long-ruling conservatives battle to preserve their commanding majority in parliament

Polls opened in Japan’s general election on October 31 with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over a pandemic-fatigued public with spending promises as his long-ruling conservatives seek a fresh start.

TOKYO, Oct 31 — Polls opened in Japan’s general election today with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over a pandemic-fatigued public with spending promises as his long-ruling conservatives seek a fresh start. Kishida became leader of the Liberal Democratic Party a month ago after...

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Conservative LDP along with coalition partner Komeito retain control of parliament but PM’s authority is reduced

Voting kicked off in Japan's general election on Sunday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over a pandemic-fatigued public with spending promises as his long-ruling conservatives seek a…

TOKYO - Japanese voters hit the polls on Sunday with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hoping to win over a pandemic-fatigued public with spending promises as his long-ruling conservatives seek a fresh start.