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Masayoshi Amamiya reportedly approached to be BOJ head
The deputy govenor, who joined the BOJ in 1979, has long been viewed as a front-runner due to his extensive experience crafting the bank’s strategies …
Philippines set to send two robbery suspects to Japan on Tuesday
Two others, including one considered a leader in a fraud group, could also be sent to Japan at the same time depending on criminal trials …
Japan and Philippines eye closer ties as Marcos set to visit Tokyo
The official visit is expected to include a working dinner with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
Shotaro Kishida scandal puts focus on policy affairs secretary role
The role’s closeness to the prime minister can give the holder a lot of influence, and the controversy has again raised questions about the younger …
What could Japan do about foreign spy balloons over its territory?
The nation may have already seen Chinese spy balloons over its skies, including two instances of remarkably similar design to the alleged spy balloon shot …
COVID-19 tracker: Tokyo logs 1,105 new cases
Twelve new fatalities were newly confirmed, while the number of severely ill coronavirus patients under Tokyo’s criteria rose by two from Sunday to 41.

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