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Press Conference: Tomoko Yoshino, President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (JTUC-RENGO)

Friday, December 12, 2025, 11:00 - 12:00

PRESS CONFERENCE Labor's Influence on the Takaichi Administration Tomoko Yoshino, President of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (JTUC-RENGO) 11:00-12:00 Friday, December 12, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. The Foreign Correspondents' Club of Japan is pleased...

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Press Conference: Rise of Social Media in Japan and its Impact on Politics

Wednesday, December 03, 2025, 11:00 - 12:00

PRESS CONFERENCE Recent Rise of Social Media in Japan and its Impact on Politics Iwao Osaka, Professor, Komazawa University Faculty of Law Yasuomi Sawa, Journalist & Professor, Waseda University 11:00-12:00, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English....

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Press Conference: Seiko Hashimoto, JOC President

Wednesday, November 26, 2025, 13:00 - 14:00

PRESS CONFERENCE Seiko Hashimoto, JOC President 13:00-14:00 Wednesday, November 26, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. As Japan celebrates its first woman prime minister, another noted female leader will speak to the Club about her ongoing...

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Press Conference: George Takei, Actor, author and social activist

Thursday, November 20, 2025, 13:00 - 14:00

PRESS CONFERENCE George Takei, Actor, author and social activist 13:00-14:00 Thursday, November 20, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in English. The Foreign Correspondents Club of Japan is proud to host a press conference by George Takei, the actor and social...

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Press Conference: Expo 2025 Osaka – Triumphs, Troubles & Takeaways

Friday, November 14, 2025, 15:30 - 16:30

PRESS CONFERENCE Jun Takashina, Deputy Secretary General, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition 15:30-16:30 Friday, November 14, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. Expo 2025 Osaka – Triumphs, Troubles & Takeaways The Foreign Correspondents' Club...

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Press Conference: AI Lawsuits by Japanese Media by Shiro Nakamura, The Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association

Friday, November 14, 2025, 14:00 - 15:00

PRESS CONFERENCE: RESCHEDULED AI Lawsuits by Japanese Media Shiro Nakamura, Chairperson, Nihon Shinbun Kyokai (NSK), The Japan Newspaper Publishers & Editors Association 14:00-15:00 Friday, Novemver 14, 2025 *The date and time of this press conference have been changed. Language: The speech and Q & A...

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Fumitake Fujita, Co-President, Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party)

Thursday, November 13, 2025, 14:00 - 15:00

PRESS CONFERENCE Fumitake Fujita, Co-President, Nippon Ishin (Japan Innovation Party) 14:00-15:00 Thursday, November 13, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. In a move that surprised Japan’s political world, the Nippon Ishin no Kai, a small populist...

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Professional Luncheon: "Corporate Governance Reform 2025" Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO, Japan Exchange Group, Inc.

Wednesday, November 05, 2025, 12:00 - 13:30

PROFESSIONAL LUNCHEON Corporate Governance Reform 2025 Hiromi Yamaji, Group CEO, Japan Exchange Group, Inc. 12:00-13:30 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 (The speech and Q & A will be in English.) Japan's capital markets are enjoying a rally, with the Nikkei Stock Average closing above 50,000 for...

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Press Conference: Is It Time to Abolish Japan's Death Penalty?

Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 14:00 - 15:00

PRESS CONFERENCE Yuichi Kaido, President, Center for Prisoners' Rights Yuji Ogawara, Chief Secretary, The Central Board on Abolition of the Death Penalty and Reform of the Relevant Penal System of the Japan Federation of Bar Associations Raphaël Chenuil-Hazan, Executive Director, Together Against the Death Penalty...

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Press Conference: Unpaid Bills at the Osaka-Kansai Expo

Tuesday, November 04, 2025, 11:00 - 12:00

PRESS CONFERENCE "Unpaid Bills at the Osaka-Kansai Expo" Takaseki Chihiro, business owner Kishida Munesirou, business owner Nishitani Fumikazu, journalist 11:00-12:00 Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Language: The speech and Q & A will be in Japanese with English interpretation. When the Osaka World Expo ended on...

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