Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–A group of lawmakers from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a set of measures to help reconstruct the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, hit hard by a powerful earthquake about a month ago. Handing the proposal to

Utsunomiya, Tochigi Pref., Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Safety monitoring may have not been adequate in the work to remove weeds on railway tracks at a station in eastern Japan a week ago, during which four workers died after being hit by an incoming

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 5 emergency rain warnings to some municipalities in the central prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa on Thursday morning. The emergency warnings, issued at 6:20 a.m., cover the city of Himi in Toyama,

(Adnkronos) – A Ukrainian attack against a regular bus in the occupied territories of eastern Ukraine has caused the death of nine people. This was stated by the head of the pro-Russian administration of Luhansk, Leonid Pasechnik. “Following a horrific attack, eight

(Adnkronos) – 403 people are reported missing in Nepal. Among them, 341 are foreigners. This was confirmed by the Nepal Tourism Board in the latest update reported by the BBC. Among the missing, Nepalese authorities further specify, there are 200 women. The

(Adnkronos) – At least 50 people were injured in Noain, northern Spain, after some fireworks exploded among the crowd during the inauguration of the patron saint festival dedicated to San Miguel. Three men aged 41, 53, and 54 sustained burns and were

(Adnkronos) – The Trump Administration has globally suspended immigration visa appointments to allow for “in-depth” training of consular officers in an attempt to identify foreign applicants who might become dependent on US public assistance. This is reported by The Hill, citing the

(Adnkronos) – “Strong concern” comes from the US State Department regarding the case of Gao Zhen, the artist from the ‘Gao Brothers’ (known for their committed art, their criticism of the Cultural Revolution) residing in the United States, arrested two years ago

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Chubu Electric Power Co. is suspected of having improperly billed for costs related to decommissioning work on the No. 1 and No. 2 reactors at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant in Shizuoka Prefecture, it was learned Wednesday. The

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is considering visiting California later this month to inspect startups developing physical artificial intelligence technologies, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. Katayama is expected to visit AI robotics company Figure AI Inc. and Toyota Research

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The government has already earmarked funds for the purchase of 150,000 tons of rice

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said Wednesday that there was “no reason” for her to be placed under U.S. sanctions. “I can say with certainty that there is no reason for me to be sanctioned,”

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to diversify its crude oil suppliers beyond the Middle East amid ongoing instability in the region, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday. Takaichi unveiled comprehensive measures to strengthen the country’s energy security and support

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart said Wednesday it will introduce new grooming guidelines starting Tuesday, allowing employees to freely choose their hair color and permitting Muslim women to wear hijabs. The company aims to attract a more diverse

(Adnkronos) – Darline Graham, sister of Senator Lindsey who passed away last July 11 and supported by US President Donald Trump, has won the Republican primaries for the Senate in South Carolina. As reported by Nbc, Darline Graham defeated Representative Ralph Norman

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his visiting Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, confirmed Wednesday they will closely cooperate to seek the participation of countries using the Strait of Hormuz in ongoing talks on its future.

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–The number of university students in Japan exceeded 3 million for the first time as of May 1, according to a preliminary fiscal 2026 school basic survey released by the education ministry on Wednesday. The figure stood at

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese government officials on Wednesday confirmed that they will adopt an ordinance around late October that includes requirements for serving as a secondary capital. The country’s parliament enacted a bill last month to create a secondary capital in

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan said Wednesday that there is “no reason” for her to be placed under U.S. sanctions. “I can say with certainty that there is no reason for me to be sanctioned,”

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc. said Wednesday that it will open stores in depopulated areas at low cost, aiming to improve residents’ living conditions by providing more shopping opportunities. Lawson plans to open three stores by the

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–The defense ministers of Japan, Australia and Indonesia agreed to deepen defense cooperation among the three countries, in their first-ever trilateral talks on Wednesday. The three ministers, Shinjiro Koizumi of Japan, Richard Marles of Australia and Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin

(Adnkronos) – Several people are reported missing due to a landslide that occurred in the area near Gyirong port, in the Xizang autonomous region, in southwest China. According to local authorities, the disaster has cut off roads leading to the port, as

(Adnkronos) – Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Adnkronos, Afp)  Tokyo – “Japan plans to provide support for the construction of alternative oil pipelines in the Middle East, in an attempt to improve energy security following the war with Iran,” according to Afp.   The

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry said Wednesday it will seek a record 36,580.3 billion yen in its general-account budget request for fiscal 2027, reflecting rising social welfare costs amid the aging of the country’s population. The figure

Kumamoto, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Evacuee life poses various challenges for those with disabilities, the elderly and other vulnerable people following last month’s massive earthquake that struck the southwestern Japan prefecture of Kumamoto. Local authorities face problems assessing the living situation of home

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Justice Ministry plans to seek an increase in funds to finance measures to deal with a surge in the number of foreign visitors to Japan, in its budget request for fiscal 2027, informed sources have told Jiji

Yatsushiro, Kumamoto Pref., Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–A community radio station in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, which was struck by a powerful earthquake last month, continues to deliver vital information to local residents. Staff members at the radio station in the city of

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan does not need to revise its nonnuclear principles as it is possible to enhance deterrence without changing the principles, University of Tsukuba professor Atsuko Higashino has said. The issue should not be included in a planned revision

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo should revise the principle of not permitting the entry of nuclear weapons into Japan, as a port call by a nuclear-armed ship would help deter China, former Assistant Chief Cabinet Secretary Nobukatsu Kanehara has said. “To deter

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump’s planned 50 pct tariff on Canadian automobiles and auto parts is poised to hit Japanese automakers, which have built production and supply chains spanning the United States, Canada and Mexico. On Monday, Trump said