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Kishida opens diplomacy rush as Japan preps divisive funeral

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a series of meetings with foreign dignitaries in what he’s called “funeral diplomacy,” the day before he hosts a controversial state-sponsored ceremony for former leader Shinzo Abe

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: Why is Japan split over Abe's state funeral?

A rare state funeral for Shinzo Abe, the former prime minister who was assassinated in July, has split Japan

The Independent UK

U.S. VP Harris, Japan PM Kishida to discuss Taiwan security issue -US administration official

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will discuss a partnership on Taiwan security issues, a senior U.S. administration official said on Monday aboard Air Force Two.

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Shinzo Abe funeral: world figures fly in to political storm over state service for Japan former PM

More than 50 past and present leaders to gather amid domestic opposition to ceremony fuelled by links between Abe’s party and Unification Church

The Guardian - AU

Ceremony and controversy await Harris during visit to Asia

Attending funerals on behalf of the United States is normally a straightforward assignment for a vice president

The Independent UK

State funeral of Shinzo Abe to be held on Sept 27: What all will it involve?

The state funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on July 8 in the city of Nara during a campaign speech, will take place on September 27 and is expected to see thousands of attendees. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Japan set to reopen to mass tourism starting next month

Japan has had among the longest lasting border travel restriction following the outbreak of Covid-19.

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Govt aims to boost economy by easing entry for intl travelers

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his intention to increase the number of inbound travelers to Japan by lifting the current ban on the acceptance of individual foreign travelers from Oct. 11.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Why Japan is divided over Shinzo Abe's state funeral

A lavish, taxpayer-funded funeral for Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has triggered a public backlash against the ruling party he led for years.

Reuters

Japan to let foreign tourists back in more than two years after it closed borders due to Covid

Easing of border rules to allow visa free travel will take place from October 11

Evening Standard

Japan to relax border controls from Oct. 11

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that the government will significantly relax its border control measures against the novel coronavirus from Oct. 11.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

South Korea president criticised over gaffes at Queen’s funeral and UN

Yoon Suk-yeol accused of discourtesy in London and of swearing after chat to Joe Biden

The Guardian - UK

Japan's funeral for divisive slain PM Shinzo Abe fuels backlash

Japan will honour former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe with a rare state funeral on Tuesday, a ceremony that has become a flashpoint for public anger over political scandal and deepened opposition to successor Fumio Kishida.

Reuters

Japan to loosen travel restrictions imposed during pandemic, welcoming vaccinated tourists

Japan's prime minister announces the country will ease COVID-19 border control requirements from October 11, after maintaining some of the strictest border measures among major economies during the pandemic.

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Gaffes, controversy overshadow S.Korea's Yoon trips to U.N., London

A series of gaffes and controversies is overshadowing South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol's first major overseas tour, sending his ratings plunging and inviting scathing criticism from some lawmakers even within his own party.

The Guardian - AU

Unification Church says it accepted ‘excessive’ donations from mother of suspect in Abe killing

Church official says he was upset to hear suspect told police his anger towards church led to attack on former Japanese PM

Al Jazeera

Japan to reopen to mass tourism from October

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida says rules restricting tourists to package tours will be scrapped from next month.

Bangkok Post

Abe's expensive state funeral divides taxpayers

In a country where voters are increasingly opposed to a state funeral for Shinzo Abe, support for the event remains high among younger Japanese who see themselves as having benefited from his economic policies during his record run as premier.

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Japan PM says to ease COVID border control requirements next month

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Thursday his country will ease COVID-19 border control requirements next month, a key step in fostering a recovery in Japan's tourism sector, which is eager to take advantage of the yen's slide to a 24-year low.

The Guardian - UK

Cost of living crisis: what are the rest of the G7 doing?

From generous one-off benefit payments to caps on rent increases, state intervention is taking shape across the G7

The Independent UK

Japan to loosen travel restrictions imposed during pandemic

Japan’s prime minister has announced that his nation's strict border restrictions will be loosened next month

The Independent UK

Unification Church pledges reforms after Abe's assassination

The Unification Church, whose close ties with Japan’s governing party have emerged after the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has acknowledged it accepted “excessive” donations from the suspect’s mother

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida to meet with more than 30 world leaders

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to hold summit-level talks with the leaders of more than 30 countries on the sidelines of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno has said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan, S. Korea leaders affirm need to restore bilateral ties

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol affirmed the need to restore Japan-South Korea relations by resolving wartime labor issues and other matters during a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

Al Jazeera

Kishida, Yoon hold talks, agree to improve Japan-S Korea ties

Japan and S Korea’s leaders agree to improve relations soured by disputes over WWII forced labour and sexual slavery.

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