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Talking points compiled on easing defense exports

The Liberal Democratic Party and its governing coalition partner Komeito on Wednesday finalized a document listing issues to be discussed toward easing the nation's restrictions related to defense equipment exports.

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Cardiff council urged not to make 'same mistakes' and set lower housebuilding target

The council has agreed the number of houses it wants to build

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Kishida approval rating sinks to 41% amid My Number chaos

There has been a sharp fall in the approval rating for the Cabinet of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, according to a recent Yomiuri Shimbun nationwide survey. The poll, conducted Friday to Sunday, showed a drop of 15 percentage points, sinking from 56% in the previous survey to 41%, lower than…

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Parties wage 'war of nerves' over defense spending bill

The ruling and opposition parties are waging a psychological war over the date to vote on a draft law to secure financial resources for increased defense spending.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Exclusive-U.S. seeking explosives in Japan for Ukraine artillery shells - sources

The United States is seeking to secure supplies of TNT in Japan for 155mm artillery shells, as Washington rushes weapons and ammunition to Ukraine for a counteroffensive against Russian forces, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

Reuters

Japan government under renewed pressure to end same-sex marriage ban

Calls grow for marriage equality as another court rules ban is unconstitutional

The Guardian - UK

Cabinet rating regains 50% level after 8 months Kishida approval rating rises 9 points to 56%

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet approval rating has recovered to the 50% level for the first time in eight months.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is increasingly certain to call a snap election, perhaps within weeks, as domestic support surges after a G7 summit that drew a surprise visit by Ukraine's president.

Reuters

LGBTQ activists condemn Japan's 'meaningless' equality bill

Tokyo (AFP) - A new bill submitted to Japan's parliament on Thursday aimed at "promoting understanding" of equality issues has been criticised as a "meaningless gesture" by LGBTQ campaigners because lawmakers watered down its language.

AFP

Japan's ruling party wins local elections Sunday

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s ruling party eked out wins in four of five Japanese by-elections held Sunday, public broadcaster NHK said, likely adding fuel to speculation that he will call an early election in the coming months.

Tribune News Service

25 mayoral polls uncontested amid dearth of candidates

Among the 88 mayoral elections for which campaigning kicked off Sunday in the second half of the unified local elections, 25 were uncontested, prompting vows from political parties to make more of an effort to field candidates in the future.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Analysis: LDP leads Yamaguchi No. 4; others close

Shinji Yoshida of the Liberal Democratic Party is leading the field for this Sunday's House of Representatives by-election in Yamaguchi Constituency No. 4, according to The Yomiuri Shimbun's analysis of its reportage and a telephone survey.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Bomb targeting Japan PM complicates timing of election, BOJ move

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s political fortunes had been improving of late. This weekend’s assassination attempt may change that, depending on the motivation of his bomb-wielding attacker.

Tribune News Service

Kishida unharmed in attack at campaign speech venue / Bomb-like object thrown toward PM in Wakayama

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was evacuated from Saikazaki fishing port in Wakayama City on Saturday morning after a smoke bomb-like object was thrown, followed by an explosion and smoke.

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Including SDF as part of Article 9 stirs debate

A legal basis for the existence of the Self-Defense Forces was the subject of much debate on revising the Constitution on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Party heavyweights hit the road as by-election campaigns start

Campaigning for by-elections to fill four House of Representative seats officially kicked off Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Komeito growing increasingly concerned over Ishin wins

Komeito, the Liberal Democratic Party's coalition partner, is growing increasingly concerned about the success of the Ishin parties, which include both Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) and the regional party Osaka Ishin, in the recent regional elections.

The Guardian - AU

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

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Documents show how Moon entered Japan in 1992

SEOUL -- Diplomatic documents newly released by South Korea's foreign ministry have revealed that Unification Church-founder Sun Myung Moon was allowed to enter Japan in 1992 through the intervention of Shin Kanemaru, then vice president of the Liberal Democratic Party.

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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.

The Guardian - AU

‘I decided I could do better than them’: the women taking on Japan’s male-dominated politics

Female candidates in the local elections across the country this weekend face one of the world’s toughest glass ceilings

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Opposition raps plan to address low birth rate as 'pork barreling'

Draft measures drawn up by the government to deal with the nation's declining birthrate have been criticized by opposition parties, with one leading politician calling it a "pork-barreling" plan. The measures, drafted with an eye on upcoming nationwide local elections and five by-elections for both houses of the Diet, were…

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Campaigning starts for gubernatorial elections

The official campaign period for gubernatorial elections in nine prefectures began Thursday, in the first half of the unified local elections.

Daily Record

Falkirk residents to help shape future as consultation opens on new local plan

An online survey urging people to 'tell us about your place' is now live on the council's website.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

980 leadership, assembly races expected in upcoming local elections

A total of 980 local leadership and assembly races are expected to be held in the upcoming unified elections, according to a tally by the Internal Affairs and Communications Ministry as of Feb. 1.

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