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Elon Musk rebuffs claims that Tesla could invest in Nissan

Japanese carmaker’s shares rise almost 10% after reports that a group wants US EV firm to put in money

The Guardian - UK

Nissan Shares Jump 11% On Reported Plan To Seek Tesla Investment

Nissan shares surged 11 percent Friday after a report said a Japanese group including a former prime minister plans to ask US electric vehicle giant Tesla to invest in the automaker.

International Business Times

What to know about the party vote that will determine Japan's next leader

Japan's governing party will pick a new leader Friday who will succeed outgoing Prime Minister Fumio Kishida

The Independent UK

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Japan PM Pledges to Boost Household Income Through Various Measures

Japanese Prime Minister pledges to take all necessary measures to increase household income, addressing the need to boost the country's economy.

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Suga visits high-speed rail construction site in India

AHMEDABAD, India -- Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of the Liberal Democratic Party visited Wednesday the construction site of a high-speed rail system in the Indian city of Ahmedabad that is based on Japan's Shinkansen bullet train technology.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Trust up for Kishida, Yoon

The latest joint survey by The Yomiuri Shimbun and the South Korean newspaper Hankook Ilbo also asked respondents in the countries of both papers whether they trust Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Suga to head Japan-ROK lawmaker group

Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga will take over as head of the supra-partisan Japan-Korea Parliamentarians' Union, succeeding former Finance Minister Fukushiro Nukaga of the Liberal Democratic Party.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

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VIP security overhauled in wake of Abe's killing

Sunday marked six months since former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was fatally shot while making a stump speech in Nara. The incident prompted a major review of the National Police Agency's VIP protection system. The NPA has since evaluated some 1,300 new protection plans submitted by local police last year.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida’s Difficult Year

Support for Kishida’s government has plummeted to below 30%. Next year will be no easier with local elections scheduled in April and big issues on the table such as mounting security challenges, a declining birth rate, and overcoming obstacles to economic reform.

The News Lens

Japan Warily Welcomes Back International Travelers

In his parliamentary speech in October, Kishida presented his plan to revive the Japanese economy, including a pledge to increase international tourist spending beyond the pre-pandemic high in 2019.

The News Lens

Political Pulse / Abe's death puts focus on Kishida's contrasting leadership qualities

"The different streams, having their sources in different places, all mingle their water in the sea."

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Kishida's first-year report card / PM determined to obtain counterstrike capabilities

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's Cabinet has passed the first anniversary of its inauguration with its approval rating on the decline. This series examines how Kishida's political style so far has affected the handling of key issues and what the future holds for his administration.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Ex-PM Abe's state funeral held in Tokyo

The state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was held Tuesday at the Nippon Budokan hall in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, where the slain politician was lauded for his achievements and dedication. About 4,300 people, including about 700 people from 218 other nations and territories, attended the ceremony.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

State funeral for Shinzo Abe held in Tokyo amid controversy

Public anger at cost of ceremony for former PM and revelations over his party’s ties to religious group

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The Times of India

With flowers and a gun salute, Japan bids farewell to Shinzo Abe at state funeral

TOKYO: With flowers, prayers and a 19-gun salute, Japan honoured slain former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday at the first state funeral for a former premier in 55 years - a ceremony that has become as controversial as he was in life.

Dynamite News

State funeral of Shinzo Abe to be held on Sept 27: What all will it involve?

The state funeral of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who was assassinated on July 8 in the city of Nara during a campaign speech, will take place on September 27 and is expected to see thousands of attendees. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Govt aims to boost economy by easing entry for intl travelers

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his intention to increase the number of inbound travelers to Japan by lifting the current ban on the acceptance of individual foreign travelers from Oct. 11.

Reuters

Analysis: Japan's dovish Kishida may now take defence mantle of slain mentor Abe

After a strong showing in an election overshadowed by the killing of former premier Shinzo Abe, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may have fresh momentum to hike defence spending on a scale beyond the grasp of his slain mentor.

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The Independent UK

Abe impersonated 'Super Mario' to promote Tokyo Olympics

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was the country’s central figure in landing the 2020 Olympics for Tokyo

The Guardian - UK

Shinzo Abe obituary

Japanese politician who as prime minister had sought to stimulate the economy through the radical monetary policy of Abenomics

The News Lens

Japan’s Reluctant Realism on Taiwan

As a key U.S. ally in East Asia, Japan is debating the introduction of legislation to ready itself to deal with a contingency scenario in Taiwan, a defensive response rather than a proactive military strategy.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Okinawa 50 yrs since return: National political affairs / Suga, Onaga embodied deep divisions between central govt, Okinawa

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Okinawa's return to Japan. This is the sixth and final installment of a series that looks at the politics surrounding Okinawa's subsequent development and issues relating to the presence of U.S. bases.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Poll: Abe scores lower than Kishida, Suga for pandemic response

Respondents in a recent Yomiuri survey gave Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and his predecessor Yoshihide Suga a score of about five out of ten for their COVID-19 pandemic response, while Shinzo Abe, who led the party before Suga, was given a score of less than four out of ten.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Suga's reputation reappraised within LDP

Former Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga's standing in the Liberal Democratic Party appears to be on the up, amid a revaluation of his efforts during his premiership, such as the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Suga: Vaccines helped Japan turn the corner

Japan will continue to face challenges this year, from issues such as the pandemic to foreign affairs and the economy. This is the 13th and final installment of a series in which authoritative figures in various fields share their thoughts on such topics. The following text was excerpted from remarks…

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