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Japanese PM to visit India to build Indo-Pacific partnership

An Indian official say Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will meet with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, to strengthen their partnership in view of China’s growing footprint in the region

The Independent UK

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida to visit India from March 19-20

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will pay a two-day visit to India beginning March 19 to hold the 14th India-Japan summit with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi.

The Hindu

At least 4 dead from Tohoku quake, Kishida says

Wednesday night's earthquake off Fukushima has killed four people and injured 97 as of 8 a.m. Thursday, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

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Sanctions on Russia are also about protecting Japan says former minister Kono

Japan's sanctions on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine are necessary, even if they squeeze energy supplies, because Tokyo one day could need allies to counter China in East Asia, said Taro Kono a former defence chief and ex-foreign minister.

Reuters

Quasi-emergency measures to end Monday

The government plans to completely end the quasi-emergency measures currently applied to Tokyo, Osaka and 16 other prefectures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus infections on Monday as scheduled.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to fully lift COVID-19 restrictions as infections slow

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has announced plans to fully lift coronavirus restrictions on March 21 as new infections driven by the highly contagious omicron variant slow

The Independent UK

Abu Dhabi Crown Prince to Japanese PM: UAE Keen to Maintain Energy Security

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince spoke with Japan's prime minister about the Ukraine crisis and assured him that the United Arab Emirates is keen to maintain energy security and keep global markets stable, state news agency WAM reported on Tuesday. Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan also told Prime Minister Fumio…

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Japan PM says world's response to Russia could shape new era following post-Cold War period

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Monday that the Russian invasion of Ukraine may have ushered in a new era after the post-Cold War period, and the way the world responds will likely shape that new era.

Reuters

Quad rift over Ukraine to dominate Japan PM Fumio Kishida’s India visit

During his visit on March 19, Fumio Kishida will also assess Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project

The Hindu

Kishida talks with ROK President-elect Yoon

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida agreed with South Korea's President-elect Yoon Suk-yeol in a telephone conversation Friday morning that the two countries would work together to improve their relations. They also agreed to hold face-to-face talks as soon as possible.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan's PM, S. Korea's president-elect agree to improve ties

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korea’s president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol talked on the phone Friday, agreeing to cooperate toward improving their countries’ ties, signaling a thaw in their icy relations strained by wartime history disputes

The Independent UK

Japan, S.Korea leaders agree to boost ties with U.S. to tackle N.Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk-yeol said they had agreed on Friday to ramp up three-way ties with the United States in responding to North Korea's evolving military threat.

Reuters

Poll: Abe scores lower than Kishida, Suga for pandemic response

Respondents in a recent Yomiuri survey gave Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his predecessor Yoshihide Suga a score of about five out of ten for their COVID-19 pandemic response, while Shinzo Abe, who led the party before Suga, was given a score of less than four out of ten.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan cautiously welcomes South Korean president-elect

Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his government welcomed the victory of South Korean president-elect Yoon Suk Yeol on Thursday

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Tokyo Freezes Assets of Russians, Clarifying Once Ambiguous Relations With Moscow

The shift of tone since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine highlights the collapse of faith of both the Japanese government and the public that Russia will abide by international norms, analysts say.

Reuters

Japan PM congratulates Yoon, says ties with S.Korea need to improve

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Thursday welcomed the election of Yoon Suk-yeol as South Korea's next president and said he hoped to work closely with him to rebuild healthier ties with its neighbour.

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Japan keeps close eye on China's moves regarding Ukraine

The Japanese government has been paying close attention to how China will deal with Russia's invasion of Ukraine. If China and Russia become closer and strengthen their solidarity, Japan thinks the situation could destabilize the security environment of East Asia.

Reuters

Quad leaders agree what Ukraine experiencing should not be allowed in Indo-Pacific - Japan's Kishida

Leaders of the Quad grouping of countries -- the United States, India, Australia and Japan -- agreed on Thursday that what's happening to Ukraine should not be allowed to happen in the Indo-Pacific, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said.

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Japan PM signals more sanctions on Russia, braces for price rises at home

Japan's prime minister indicated on Thursday that the country will impose more sanctions on Russia including a possible airspace ban, and he promised support for Japanese households and companies over looming price rises.

AFP

Japan plans $3 bn domestic relief package as oil prices surge

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan plans to help residents and businesses facing difficulty due to a surge in oil prices fuelled by the Ukraine crisis with $3 billion in relief funds, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan to accept Ukrainian refugees

Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees who have fled to other countries because of the ongoing conflict in their country, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has revealed.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Japan considering separate eased entry cap on foreign students

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to soon make an announcement about easing entry restrictions on foreign students through a separate quota, several government sources said.

Reuters

India says Quad meeting with Biden, others on Thursday

Quad leaders U.S. President Joe Biden, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will hold a virtual meeting on Thursday, New Delhi said.

Reuters

Japan set to extend coronavirus limits, ease border rules

Japan is set to loosen border controls to allow more people to enter the country, especially students, while extending infection control measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus in several areas, including Tokyo.

AFP

Japan willing to accept Ukrainian refugees: PM

Tokyo (AFP) - Japan will accept Ukrainian refugees fleeing Russia's ongoing invasion, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Wednesday, in a break with the country's usual reticence to accept humanitarian arrivals.

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