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DAISHIRO YAMAGIWA

Daishiro Yamagiwa, the chairman of the Liberal Democratic Party's group for semiconductors, says a project to develop a domestic manufacturer of next-generation semiconductors is a battle for the nation's survival.
BUSINESS / Companies
Dec 18, 2024
Japan to support Rapidus even if it delays goal, chip czar says
¡°We¡¯ve carried out our semiconductor strategy with determination and the Rapidus project is a core part of the strategy,¡± Daishiro Yamagiwa said.
Former economic revitalization minister Daishiro Yamagiwa has been named the new head of the Liberal Democratic Party's group that promotes semiconductors.
BUSINESS / Economy
Nov 19, 2024
Former minister Daishiro Yamagiwa named to lead LDP semiconductor group
Appointment follows pledge by Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba of more than ?10 trillion in fresh public support for chip and artificial intelligence sectors.
JAPAN
Oct 25, 2022
Shigeyuki Goto tapped as Â鶹´«Ã½ new economic revitalization minister
Daishiro Yamagiwa stepped down from the post over his ties with the controversial Unification Church, and the prime minister will be hoping the change eases criticism over the issue.
JAPAN
Oct 24, 2022
Japan economy minister quits over Unification Church links
¡®I¡¯ve caused trouble for the administration¡¯ by not being forthcoming over ties to the religious group, Daishiro Yamagiwa told reporters after tendering his resignation.
BUSINESS
Aug 1, 2022
Japan creates new Cabinet post to boost startup ecosystem
In addition to his role as economic revitalization minister, Daishiro Yamagiwa will now oversee the promotion of startup policies.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Japanese government to hold meeting over monkeypox
The government will hold discussions to address the spread of monkeypox after the chief of the World Health Organization declared an emergency regarding the viral disease.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Japan minister urges young people to get a third COVID-19 shot
The probability of the currently dominant BA.5 omicron subvariant causing severe symptoms is almost the same as those of previous omicron variants.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 25, 2022
Â鶹´«Ã½ top COVID official hints at relaxation of mask recommendation
Daishiro Yamagiwa, who is in charge of the government¡¯s virus response, said there are still ¡°many steps¡± that must be taken before masks are no longer needed in some situations.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Oct 15, 2021
Abenomics fell short on spreading wealth: economic revitalization minister
The economic policy package¡¯s trickle-down approach of getting companies to share the benefits of growth was insufficient, according to Daishiro Yamagiwa.
Forty-five meters down, a diver races to record a fleeting moment of WWII history
Kingo Wakasa photographs the kamikaze plane wing section he discovered at the USS Emmons wreck site.
Authorities urge continued caution after heavy rain in Chiba leaves eight dead
A local resident walks past a 7-Eleven convenience store in a flooded area after heavy rain in the city of Oamishirasato, Chiba Prefecture, on Friday.
Takaichi drops ¡®remorse¡¯ in her first war memorial address
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks onstage during a memorial service ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II, at Budokan Hall in Tokyo on Saturday.
U.S. to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race with China?
People march as they protest against Pax Silica, a U.S.-led initiative, in Manila on Thursday.
Â鶹´«Ã½ inflation paradox is creating winners and losers
Chieko Sugai at her home in Murakami, Niigata Prefecture
How U.S. bombing survey in Japan shed light on civilian sentiments of WWII
Residents are seen walking beside rubble in the city of Utsunomiya, Tochigi Prefecture, in this undated photo taken soon after the end of World War II.
Forty-five meters down, a diver races to record a fleeting moment of WWII history
Kingo Wakasa photographs the kamikaze plane wing section he discovered at the USS Emmons wreck site.
Takaichi needs Aso on her side to solidify position in LDP
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a Liberal Democratic Party meeting alongside LDP Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki (left) and LDP Vice President Taro Aso in Tokyo earlier this month
Ikarigata closer to emulating older brother Fujinokawa than many think
The future Fujinokawa (third from left) and Ikarigata (right) compete against each other at ages 5 and 3, respectively.
Where do foreign residents in Japan want to die?
The Yokohama Foreign General Cemetery is one of the few cemeteries in Japan that allows burials, albeit with conditions for the deceased, including foreign nationality and permanent residency in Kanagawa Prefecture.

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