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Japan plans to shut down the COCOA app. Find out more about COCOA’s turbulent two-year run in the video below!

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The Japanese government decided not to resubmit a bill revising immigration rules. Find out more in the video below!

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The Japanese government announced a cash handout program for low-income households.

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Japan's Ministry of Defense requests a record ¥5.59 trillion budget. Find out why in the video below. For more in-depth analysis on Japan politics and public policy, delivered directly to your inbox, please sign up to our mailing list here: https://t.co/XLP1FmRSLQ #japan

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Join us today at 18:30 JST to hear the latest on the Cabinet reshuffle and the implications the new appointments may have on Japan: https://t.co/a5cIXLAO5w

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We are deeply saddened by the death of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo. Abe was the longest serving Japanese Prime Minister in history and was one of the most important political figures of post-war Japan. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Abe family.

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Constitution amendment would then be included on the party ticket.
So far, Mr. Kishida is keeping his pledge to Mr.Abe.
See you at Capitol Thu 3 Mch

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Under the leadership of party constitution panelchair Furuya Keiji (11-ind), the party launched its "awareness town meetings campaign". First stage,in Gifu, over the week-end. The plan is to have held similar gatherings in as many states as possible before the July election.

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The bill would be become cabinet resolution by the end of the month and for then moving to the Diet.
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Mr. Kishida is pushing forward with what could be his flagship of 208 : the economic security bill, now, in the last stages of drafting. Key points :  strengthening of the supply chain; public/private partnership for r&d; non-disclosure of patents; reinforcement of infrastructure

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The government will also subsidize about half of the cost through subsidies from a 13 billion yen fund in 2021 supplementary budget. Subsidies are set to be distributed starting this fiscal year.

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The government has announced that power transmission companies will be required to enable energy storage systems to be connected to grids, with the aim of developing more use of renewable energy.

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Japan is making progress toward its ambitious goal of doubling solar and wind generation capacity by fiscal 2030.

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Regarding other policies, the ruling parties will focus on amending the infectious disease law, strengthening the healthcare system, passing the economic security bill, and economic revitalization through growth and redistribution.

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The Japanese parliament has begun its new 150-day ordinary session. PM Kishida opened with a policy speech that focused on the government response to the omicron coronavirus variant and the government’s policy agenda.

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Kishida praised the government's strict border policies and said they have helped contain the virus. He also highlighted domestic actions taken to contain the virus.

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New restrictions will revise existing regulations to prevent money laundering, with transactions and management to be placed under the oversight. Issuers will need to verify user identities and report suspicious transactions. The FSA will submit the new legislation next year.

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Japan is set to introduce restrictions on the issuance of stablecoins. The FSA would like to restrict issuance to banks and wire transfer companies, institutions which are legally required to protect customer assets, lowering the risk to stablecoin users.
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