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17 Marzo 2026

New Life-Sustaining Treatment Guidelines Proposed in Japan

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Association for Acute Medicine and three other academic societies in the country have proposed new guidelines for determining when to end life-sustaining treatment for patients, inviting public comments until March 27. The current guidelines, established in
17 Marzo 2026

Nissan to Sell U.S.-Built SUV in Japan

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it will sell the U.S.-built Murano SUV in Japan, starting in early 2027. The move by the Japanese automaker comes as the country faces pressure from the administration of U.S. President Donald
17 Marzo 2026

92 Pct of Job-Hunting Univ. Students in Japan Get Offers

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Jobs had been informally offered to 92 pct of employment-seeking university students in Japan scheduled to graduate this month as of Feb. 1, the labor and education ministries said Tuesday. The job-securing rate remained high due to labor
17 Marzo 2026

4 Die after Cargo Ship, Fishing Boat Collision off Aomori

Aomori, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Four people died after a collision between a cargo ship and a fishing boat off the northeastern Japan prefecture of Aomori in the early hours of Tuesday. The Japan Coast Guard’s 2nd regional headquarters in Shiogama, Miyagi Prefecture,
17 Marzo 2026

Most Female Rhinoceros Beetles Mate Only Once in Lifetime: Study

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–A group of researchers including Wataru Kojima, an associate professor of animal ecology at Yamaguchi University’s Graduate School of Sciences and Technology for Innovation, has found that most female Japanese rhinoceros beetles mate only once in their lifetime,
17 Marzo 2026

Takaichi Ready to Carefully Discuss SDF Dispatch with Party Heads

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi showed her readiness Tuesday to discuss carefully with political party heads a possible dispatch of Self-Defense Forces to the Middle East. “Depending on the circumstance, some missions may require approval from the Diet,”
17 Marzo 2026

Japan Govt Names 12 Experts to National Council Advisory Panel

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday named 12 experts to an advisory body to the national council on social security reform, which discusses consumption tax cuts and a refundable tax credit program. Former Keio University President Atsushi Seike will
17 Marzo 2026

Japan Govt Maps Out New Steps to Support Crime Victims

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government adopted a new five-year plan Tuesday to support crime victims and bereaved families, featuring measures to allow them to receive support more smoothly and in ways that reduce their psychological burden. In the new basic
17 Marzo 2026

Japan Govt OKs Bill to Set Up Own Version of CFIUS

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–The government adopted a bill Tuesday to set up the Japanese version of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, or CFIUS, to conduct cross-ministerial assessments of foreign investments in Japanese businesses. The government plans to
17 Marzo 2026

Japan Removes Japanese Crane from Threatened Species List

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Environment Ministry removed for the first time the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened species on Tuesday. The ministry’s assessment of the bird, which is designated by the Japanese government
17 Marzo 2026

Japan Removes Japanese Crane from Threatened Species List

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Environment Ministry removed for the first time the red-crowned crane, also known as the Japanese crane, from its list of threatened species on Tuesday. The ministry’s assessment of the bird, which is designated by the Japanese government
17 Marzo 2026

Okinawa Governor Tamaki to Seek 3rd Term

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki plans to run for a third term in the southernmost Japan prefecture’s gubernatorial election to be held ahead of the expiration of his current term in September, according to informed sources. Tamaki, 66, plans
17 Marzo 2026

Okinawa Governor Tamaki to Seek 3rd Term

Tokyo, March 17 (Jiji Press)–Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki plans to run for a third term in the southernmost Japan prefecture’s gubernatorial election to be held ahead of the expiration of his current term in September, according to informed sources. Tamaki, 66, plans
16 Marzo 2026

Mideast: Italy hardens stance on scope of EU Aspides mission

(Adnkronos) – The European Union’s Aspides mission should be “strengthened” but should remain in the Red Sea – where its mission is to protect ships from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday.  EU foreign
16 Marzo 2026

Motegi, Rubio Vow Close Communication over Strait of Hormuz

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday agreed to maintain close communication amid Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. In a telephone meeting, Motegi is believed to have
16 Marzo 2026

Takaichi Values Panel Proposals for Imperial Succession

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that she values proposals made by the government’s expert panel to ensure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members. In 2021, the panel proposed two measures: allowing female members of the
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