Kishida

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  Man, 25, Jailed For 10 Years Over Throwing Pipe Bomb At Ex-Japan PM In 2023

  A man was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for attempting to kill Japan's then prime minister Fumio Kishida with a pipe bomb in 2023.

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  Explained: Why Japan's Official PM's Residence Is Believed To Be "Haunted"

  Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, elected in October, has expressed his intent to move into his official residence despite persistent rumours of the house being "haunted".

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  Japanese Boy Dies After Stabbing In China, Fumio Kishida Demands "Explanation"

  While the motivation of the assailant remained unclear, Japanese officials have urged increased security around Japanese schools in China.

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  Japan Is Offering Single Women Financial Support To Relocate From Tokyo For Marriage

  The new initiative will expand an existing subsidy program, providing up to $7,000 to women who relocate from Tokyo's 23 wards to rural areas.

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  Japan PM Fumio Kishida To Step Down Amid Sinking Poll Ratings

  Japan's unpopular Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is set to quit after announcing on Wednesday he will not seek re-election as party chief.

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  Japan PM Fumio Kishida Cancels Central Asia Trip Amid Megaquake Warnings

  Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday cancelled a trip to Central Asia after earthquake scientists warned the country should prepare for a possible "megaquake".

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  Vladimir Putin, Japan PM Express Condolence Over Hathras Tragedy That Killed 121

  Russian President Vladimir Putin and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Wednesday expressed condolences over the stampede at a religious congregation in Uttar Pradesh in which 121 people were killed.

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  Setback For Japan PM As Party Loses 3 Parliamentary Seats In Key Election

  Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida faced a fresh setback on Monday after his scandal-hit ruling party lost three parliamentary seats in weekend by-elections.

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  Explainer: Why Japan Is Seeking A Summit With Nuclear-Armed North Korea

  United States President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he supported his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida's attempts to hold face-to-face talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

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  "Unbreakable": Biden On US-Japan Ties During Japanese PM's State Visit

  President Joe Biden hailed "unbreakable" US-Japanese ties Wednesday as he hosted Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a White House state visit featuring a major upgrade in defense ties against a resurgent China.

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  First US-Japan-Philippines Summit To Boost Defence Ties, China Reacts

  The leaders of Japan and the Philippines head to Washington this week for a first trilateral summit aimed at boosting defence ties, hot on the heels of four-way military drills in the South China Sea that riled Beijing.

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  Japan PM Fumio Kishida Has Requested Summit With Kim Jong Un: North Korea

  North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Monday that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has requested a summit with her brother, adding any meeting was unlikely without a policy shift by Tokyo.

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  Japan PM Fumio Kishida Grilled By Lawmakers Over "Go-Go Dancers" At Party Meet: Report

  Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida was grilled by lawmakers on Wednesday about a gathering of ruling party members at which scantily clad female dancers were reportedly told to use their mouths to receive cash tips.

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  Japan Earthquake Casualties "Numerous", Damage "Extensive": PM

  Japan Earthquake: A major quake that hit central Japan on New Year's Day has caused "extensive" damage with numerous casualties, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Tuesday.

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  Japanese PM Expresses "Serious Concerns" During First Direct Talks With Xi

  Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that he told President Xi Jinping he has "serious concerns" about Chinese military activity during their first direct talks in a year and slammed Beijing's ban on its seafood.