Japanese PM Kishida's Cabinet reshuffle amid Taiwan concerns

Aug 10, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], August 10 : Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno announced on Wednesday the composition of the new government led by Prime Minister...

North Korea's missile tests pose a serious threat to Japan, global community, says Hirokazu Matsuno, secretary-general of Japanese Government

Jan 14, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], January 14 (ANI/Sputnik): North Korea's missile tests pose a serious threat to Japan and the global community, Hirokazu Matsuno, secretary-general of the...

Japan to ask companies not to agree to pay for Russian LNG in Rubles: Hirokazu Matsuno

Mar 29, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], March 29 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government is asking companies not to agree to pay for Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in rubles...

Japan to participate in video call with US, other allies to discuss Ukraine

Apr 19, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], April 19 (ANI/Sputnik): Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will take part in a secure video call with US President Joe Biden and...

Japan lodges protest against Russia over upcoming firing drills near South Kurils

Feb 07, 2022

Tokyo [Japan], February 7 (ANI/Sputnik): The Japanese government has expressed its objection to Russia regarding the scheduled live-fire military drills close to the South...

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary allegedly received 10 million yen in kickbacks: Report

Dec 08, 2023

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno is alleged to have received more than 10 million yen (USD 70,000) in kickbacks from fundraising events hosted...