The politicians moving Japan forward on climate
Japan’s latest emissions data is in: For the year beginning April 2022, greenhouse gas emissions were down 19.3% from their peak in fiscal 2013. But after removals are factored in, …
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CDP-backed candidates seen leading in all three Japan by-elections
Candidates backed by the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan are in the lead ahead of three by-elections for the House of Representatives on Sunday. The ruling Liberal Democratic …
Japan discloses extra ¥84 billion needed for Osaka Expo
The government has said that it will need to spend about ¥84 billion for the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka besides the already announced venue construction costs. The estimated venue …
Ex-Prime Minister Naoto Kan won’t run in next general election
Former Prime Minister Naoto Kan, who led Japan’s immediate response to the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami disaster, said Saturday he does not intend to run in the next general …