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Falling birth rate means 40,000 fewer citizens turned 20 last year than the previous year
There is a national sense that both public and private sectors have squandered their opportunities
Fumio Kishida and Scott Morrison expected to sign defence treaty as tension with China grows
Tokyo’s defence minister confirms planned link amid rising tensions over Taiwan and disputed islands
Tomoko Yoshino vows to raise pressure on corporate Japan to promote women’s progress
Karen Makishima says rules have failed to match innovation, leaving country lagging rivals
Shinzo Abe hints invasion could meet the conditions for Japan to use military force
Japan moves to ban foreign visitors to limit spread of heavily mutated strain
The $6.8bn package will take country’s military spending to its highest level since the 1950s
Ishin is demanding reform, especially concerning measures to stimulate economic growth
Yoshimasa Hayashi also expected to deepen US links and adopt more assertive regional role, analysts say
New prime minister secures majority and ‘a vote of confidence’ in his administration
Markets rise after Fumio Kishida’s party retains control of lower house
New prime minister needs popular mandate to implement economic and climate policies
Fumio Kishida’s position could be in jeopardy if ruling party struggles against united opposition
New Japanese prime minister needs to turn his sunny vision into a practical plan
Taipei anticipates new leader’s connections will boost support as Chinese assertiveness grows
Takayuki Kobayashi says country needs a strategic vision that matches US and China approaches
Prime minister wants to make his name as a friend of the pandemic-hit small business sector
New prime minister says programme has failed to deliver broader growth in first international media interview as leader
Prime minister’s suggestion of increased levy on capital gains spooks investors
Fumio Kishida appoints three women to his cabinet of 20, one more than previously
Hong Kong could see its worst quarter for new listings since the early days of the pandemic
Former foreign minister will be appointed PM on Monday after winning LDP leadership race
New generation sees the race to replace Suga as a chance to change how politics is conducted
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