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LDP expected to struggle over wording of LGBT legislation

The Liberal Democratic Party will likely struggle to agree on a bill to encourage understanding of LGBT issues, particularly regarding how the legislation will refer to discrimination.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 8, 2023

Time running out to pass 2nd extra budget

Following the latest resignation from Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet, it has become almost impossible for the government to pass a second supplementary budget for fiscal 2022 before the end of this month as originally planned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 22, 2022

Bill on harm by religious groups expedited

In connection with issues involving the Unification Church, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated Tuesday that the government will submit a new bill to the Diet to prevent damage, including large donations demanded by religious organizations, and to provide relief to those who have fallen victim to such organizations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

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Japanese lawmakers wary of 'pro-China' label

During a period when diplomacy between Japanese and Chinese lawmakers is dwindling, Tokyo and Beijing marked the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 30, 2022

Komeito to begin security discussions in earnest

Komeito will begin full-scale discussions this week ahead of revisions to three documents related to defense matters, including the National Security Strategy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 21, 2022

Hagiuda seen likely in line for key post in Cabinet, LDP personnel reshuffles

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will likely keep Koichi Hagiuda in a prominent position by retaining him in the Cabinet or making him an executive in the Liberal Democratic Party as part of the upcoming personnel reshuffle, according to sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Aug 8, 2022

2022 Upper House Election / LDP leads in opinion poll but election far from over

With campaigning for the House of Councillors election in full swing, the Liberal Democratic Party has a healthy lead, according to a Yomiuri Shimbun survey, but the main ruling party is refusing to count its chickens before they hatch.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Jun 24, 2022

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Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose relief package Monday

Japan's junior coalition partner Komeito will call on Monday for emergency measures to cushion people against the economic blow from rising prices of energy and food, the party's leader, Natsuo Yamaguchi, said on Friday.

Reuters · Mar 25, 2022

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