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Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s first female prime minister

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Desk Report: Japan’s ruling conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, putting the 64-year-old politician on course to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Sanae Takaichi is one of the most conservative candidates in the ruling party’s right-wing camp. Former minister Takaichi is well-known in Japanese politics as a TV presenter and heavy metal drummer. But he is also controversial for a number of reasons. If confirmed by parliament as prime minister, Takaichi will face several important challenges. First, resolving the economic problems of…

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NCP leaders exchange views with Bangladesh Ambassador to Japan

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Desk Report: A delegation of the National Citizens Party (NCP) visiting Japan held a meeting with the Bangladesh Ambassador to Tokyo. The meeting was held at the Bangladesh Embassy at around 10:30 am local time on Tuesday (September 16). A delegation including NCP Chief Organizer (Northern Region) Sarjis Alam, Chief Coordinator Nasiruddin Patwari, Joint Chief Coordinator Mahabub Alam and NCP Asia Representative Zubair Sardar participated in the meeting. Various problems and concerns of expatriate Bangladeshis living in Japan were highlighted in the meeting. In particular, the need to launch a…

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Japan’s royal family welcomes first adult prince in 40 years

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Desk Reports: Japan’s royal family welcomes first adult prince in 40 years Japan’s Prince Hisahito has officially come of age. He recently turned 19, turning 18. This is the first adult crown prince to join the Japanese royal family in 40 years, British media outlet The Guardian reported. Hisahito, now 19, is the nephew of the current Emperor Naruhito. Hisahito is second in line to the Chrysanthemum Throne in the Japanese imperial family. With no male heir after him, pressure has mounted to rethink Japan’s 19th-century male-only succession policy. Hisahito’s…

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