Japan Welcomes Release of Israeli Hostages in Gaza
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi on Tuesday welcomed the release of the last 20 living Israeli hostages by the Islamic group Hamas. “I sincerely welcome this,” the top government spokesman told a press conference, regarding progress in
Japan Calls Southern Bluefin Tuna Catch Quota Reasonable
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s 2026 catch quota for southern bluefin tuna has been set at a reasonable level, fisheries minister Shinjiro Koizumi said Tuesday. Japan’s quota will total 7,295 tons, unchanged from 2024 and 2025, according to a decision made by
Japan Panel Nixes Decision Not to Indict Lawmaker over Funds
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese panel of citizens has voted against a decision by public prosecutors not to indict lawmaker Hiroyuki Kada over a slush funds scandal at the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office will reinvestigate
Toyota to Sell Century under Independent Luxury Brand
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it will sell its Century luxury car under a new independent brand to give the vehicle a clear position among its product lineup. The Japanese automaker will unveil an orange coupe concept
CEATEC Digital Tech Show Kicks Off near Tokyo
Chiba, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The CEATEC 2025 international exhibition kicked off Tuesday at the Makuhari Messe convention center in Chiba, east of Tokyo, for a four-day run showcasing cutting-edge digital technologies designed to make people’s lives more convenient. Companies featuring products and
Secretaries-General of CDP, Ishin, DPFP to Meet Tues.
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The three opposition forces of the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) and the Democratic Party for the People will hold a meeting of their secretaries-general Tuesday afternoon. The officials will discuss
Nikkei Average Dives over 1,400 Points in Afternoon
Tokyo, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly dropped over 1,400 points Tuesday afternoon, as investor sentiment was weighed down by growing uncertainty over Japanese politics. At 1:32 p.m., the Nikkei index was down 1,454.38 points, or 3.02 pct,
Sake Industry Boosting Promotion in Britain
London, Oct. 14 (Jiji Press)–The sake industry is boosting its promotion of the alcoholic drink in Britain, where interest in the Japanese rice wine is rising thanks to the growing popularity of “washoku” Japanese cuisine. The Times newspaper has published a feature
Firms Show Off Japanese Food at Event in Brazil
Sao Paulo, Oct. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese businesses showed off their food products at an event in Sao Paulo on Monday as demand for authentic “washoku” Japanese cuisine is growing in Brazil. OK Corporation Co., a company based in Yaizu, a city in