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Fumio Kishida’s party retains control of lower house despite weariness at its rule
Former foreign minister surprises pundits by opting to seek early mandate from voters
Former foreign minister considered a moderate but adopted tough line against China in election campaign
Tokyo Letter: The possibility of a historic first has enlivened an otherwise dull race
Asian economy grew faster than initially estimated
European shares expected to dip following Monday’s gains
Departure of premier after one-year tenure may herald new era of turmoil for Japanese politics
Japanese companies to cancel worker vaccinations planned for Thursday
Country limits hospitalisation to seriously-ill as worries over health system grow
Typhoon disrupts scheduling of Irish rowers including single sculls favourite Puspure
The act of arriving at the Olympics to compete has become in itself a major triumph
Japanese women thrash Australia in opening softball match
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