Several Japanese ministers visited the controversial Yasukuni Shrine, which honors war dead including convicted war criminals, on the anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender. These visits drew strong condemnation and anger from China and South Korea, while Japan's Prime Minister avoided a personal visit but sent an offering.
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India has strongly refuted claims by a former Japanese minister who criticized the country for delays and 'recklessness' in the bullet train project. The Indian government stated that the comments were 'factually incorrect' and that the project remains on track.
A Japanese minister stated that Japan will not convey its preferences on Bank of Japan (BOJ) policy in advance, indicating a hands-off approach to the central bank's decisions.
Former Japanese foreign and defense minister Taro Kono stated that Japan and South Korea should build a stronger security alliance to ensure regional stability, given the less certain US commitment to East Asia.
A Japanese minister visited the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant for inspection, following the restart of commercial operations for its No. 6 reactor on April 16.
Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi met with members of Deep Purple, expressing profound respect and calling the band's drummer her "god" for their continued impact on rock history.
Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Matsumoto, apologized for reports of his affair affecting parliamentary bill deliberations and expressed his desire to continue fulfilling his duties.
Japanese Minister Kimi Onoda apologized to the nation for arriving five minutes late to a cabinet meeting due to an accident, highlighting the high value placed on punctuality in Japan.
Japanese Minister for Economic Security Kimi Onoda was filmed rushing to a cabinet meeting and apologizing to the nation for being five minutes late, highlighting a strong sense of punctuality.
Japan's Growth Strategy Minister declined to comment on media reports suggesting that the Prime Minister expressed reluctance to the Bank of Japan Governor regarding additional interest rate hikes.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is facing calls to apologize after making a joke about melons gifted by Japan's Sanae Takaichi. Albanese has shrugged off the criticism and refused to apologize for the comment.
A former Japanese minister has criticized India for delays in the high-speed rail project, a flagship initiative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The project, which aims to connect Mumbai and Ahmedabad, has faced land acquisition challenges.
Japanese minister Takaichi met with her Indian counterpart in New Delhi to foster cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, economic security, clean energy, and defense, addressing supply chain and energy concerns.
Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi is scheduled to visit Britain and Italy, marking her first trip to Europe since taking office last year, in preparation for the G7 summit in June.
Economic growth strategy minister Minoru Kiuchi made an offering at Yasukuni Shrine, signing the visitor's book as a minister and offering a sacred tree branch at his own expense. This marks the first such visit by a member of the Takaichi Cabinet.
Japanese Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Suzuki, announced that the government will implement measures to mitigate rising costs for farmers, particularly fuel, due to the ongoing situation in Iran.
Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Matsumoto, apologized in the House of Representatives Budget Committee for reports of an extramarital affair, expressing his desire to fulfill his duties to restore trust.
Kimi Onoda, Japan's Minister for Economic Security, was filmed rushing to a cabinet meeting and later apologized to the entire nation for being five minutes late.
Reports indicate that Japanese minister Sanae Takaichi urged the Bank of Japan chief to purchase Japanese government bonds at a May meeting, potentially sparking debate over the central bank's independence.
A Japanese minister announced that the government will explore methods to encourage the Government Pension Investment Fund (GPIF) to increase its domestic investments.
Japanese Minister Sanae Takaichi's visit to India is primarily aimed at significantly boosting economic ties, with Tokyo planning to increase investment into India.
Japan's Minister in charge of Policies for Children, Kawashida, is reportedly arranging to attend an APEC ministerial meeting in Shanghai starting on the 15th. If realized, it would be the first visit by a Japanese minister to China since Prime Minister Takaichi's parliamentary remarks on a 'Taiwan contingency'.
Ambassadors from 30 NATO member countries, based at NATO headquarters, arrived in Japan for an 'unprecedented' visit. They will stay until the 17th, exchanging views with Japanese ministers to strengthen cooperation, particularly in light of China's military buildup.
A Japanese Self-Defense Force member was arrested for allegedly intruding onto the Chinese Embassy grounds in Tokyo with a knife, an incident Japan calls "regrettable" that further strains diplomatic relations already stressed over the Taiwan issue. China has formally protested the incident.
A Japanese minister stated that European nations repaid a favor to Tokyo by supporting the release of oil stocks, indicating a reciprocal relationship in energy policy.
Japanese Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, Matsumoto, stated he would review reports of an alleged affair with a woman and consider his response, after being questioned in the House of Representatives Committee on Education.
The Adnoc boss and UAE minister Al Jaber met with Japan's Sanae Takaichi, emphasizing that energy security remains a priority but could be jeopardized by any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
