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

Plans for new homes between Lisvane and Pontprennau will be discussed by the council's planning committee this week

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida expressed an eagerness on Sunday for amending the Constitution as soon as possible, while also saying he intended to address the issue of imperial succession.

Liberal Democratic Party Secretary General Toshimitsu Motegi told reporters after the party's congress on Sunday that the results of by-elections for the upper and lower houses will directly affect Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's administration and that "the true value of the administration will be tested."

The Liberal Democratic Party on Saturday held a dialogue with young people on revising the Constitution, in order to build momentum for the issue ahead of a party convention.

Investors say Kazuo Ueda's appointment as the Bank of Japan's new chief may indicate how soon it will shift away from extremely low interest rates — a transition that could have huge ramifications for global financial markets.

Japan is the only G7 nation without legislation prohibiting discrimination on grounds of sexual orientation.

The social housing will be built on land east of Hafod Wen in the village after planning committee approved the application