Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration has realized a revision of the Imperial House Law by force of numbers, making major progress in talks that had been left hanging in the air since the 2000s. On Friday, the

Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Japanese students who won prizes in a government-sponsored essay contest last year marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II visited Iwoto, widely known as Iwo Jima, a major battlefield of the war, on Saturday.

Shizuoka, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Shizuoka Prefecture and Central Japan Railway Co., known as JR Tokai, on Saturday signed an agreement needed to begin the construction of a section of the Chuo Shinkansen magnetic levitation train line in the central prefecture. Following the

Silicon Valley, July 17 (Jiji Press)–U.S. digital giant Apple Inc. on Friday raised sales prices of its iPhone smartphone models in Japan. As there are no changes to such prices of models sold in the United States, Apple may have taken into

Kyoto, July 18 (Jiji Press)–A memorial ceremony was held on Saturday for the victims of a deadly arson attack at Kyoto Animation Co.’s No. 1 studio in the western Japan city of Kyoto seven years ago. On July 18, 2019, the studio

Tokyo, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan will raise the caps on medical expenses borne by patients as part of changes in its high-cost medical care benefit system from August that are designed to curb ballooning national medical costs. The ceilings on monthly out-of-pocket

New York, July 17 (Jiji Press)–The United Nations on Friday expressed its support for inclusive policies that advance women’s rights, in response to Japan’s revision of Imperial House Law. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “encourages all countries to adopt inclusive policies that will

Brussels, July 17 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane from Japan emphasized the importance of the ICC’s independence Friday, likely with the U.S. government’s campaign against the international organization in mind. “International courts must always remain independent and free from political

Nagoya, July 18 (Jiji Press)–Corporate museums, where companies showcase their products, values and histories, are taking on roles that extend well beyond public relations in Japan. With more than 1,000 such facilities believed to exist across the country, corporate museums are increasingly

(Adnkronos) – Marco Rubio will be in Manila, Philippines, next week for a summit with ministers from Asean countries, according to State Department spokesman Tommy Pigott today, specifying that from July 19 to 23 the Secretary of State will participate in the

(Adnkronos) – The record heatwave that hit France at the end of June caused a sharp increase in mortality in the Paris region. According to a report by Santé publique France, between June 22 and 28, approximately 3,000 deaths were recorded in

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Council for Cultural Affairs on Friday recommended that culture minister Yohei Matsumoto designate four individuals including “nagauta narimono” traditional Japanese theater music performer Tosha Shuho as holders of important intangible cultural properties, commonly known as living national

(Adnkronos) – Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar have called for a ceasefire and the resumption of dialogue between the United States and Iran. This was announced by the Chinese Foreign Ministry, citing talks between the ministers

(Adnkronos) – The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) claimed to have killed a Hamas commander who played a central role in the kidnapping of Israeli citizens. This is Anas Mahmoud Ahmed Hamdan, considered by the IDF and Shin Bet to be “directly involved

(Adnkronos) – Several Kuwaiti soldiers were injured in a drone attack attributed to Iran, which in the past hours struck army structures and camps in Kuwait. This was reported by the General Staff of the armed forces of the Gulf emirate, specifying

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–A 48-year-old Turkish man in police custody in Tokyo has died after complaining of stomach pain but being deemed not to need hospitalization, it was learned Friday. A judicial autopsy determined that the man died of peritonitis caused

(Adnkronos) – Italy wants to use its presence as guest of honour at the Guadalajara international book fair later this year to “further strengthen our strategic partnership with Mexico, a major political, commercial, and cultural partner”, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said Friday

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Shingo Haketa, the 84-year-old former grand steward of the Imperial Household Agency, has called for prompt efforts to ensure a stable succession to the throne. Haketa, who served in the position from 2005 to 2012, made the remark

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Japan, the United States, Australia and India have started making arrangements for a foreign ministers’ meeting under their Quad cooperation framework, on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-related meetings next week, informed sources said Friday.

(Adnkronos) – Iranian forces will continue to conduct raids ”until calm returns in southern Iran and around the Strait of Hormuz”. This is the warning from the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, the Pasdaran. “The entire Iranian territory, from Tehran to the south, is

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s attendance as guest of honour at the Mexico’s Guadalajara international book fair from 28 November to 6 December offers an opportunity to strengthen the Italian publishing industry’s presence in the Spanish-speaking countries of central and South America, foreign ministry

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, Japan’s parliament, enacted a bill Friday to revise the Imperial House Law as part of efforts to secure a sufficient number of Imperial Family members, marking the first substantive change to the law since its establishment

(Adnkronos) – Seven people were killed in overnight US attacks against some bridges in Bandar Khamir, a port city in southern Iran, according to IRNA, citing Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences.  Iranian state media reported last night that US attacks hit an

Kyoto, July 17 (Jiji Press)–A procession of “yamahoko” floats, the highlight of Kyoto’s Gion Matsuri summer festival, took place on Friday, with 23 floats adorned with elaborate textiles, embroidery and other decorations parading through the streets of the western Japan city to

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–The House of Representatives, the lower chamber of the Diet, on Friday approved an eight-day extension of the current session until July 25. During the extension, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party-Japan Innovation Party coalition aims to enact a

(Adnkronos) – The foreign ministry has inaugurated a new entrance to a health clinic accessible to all those who work at the ministry, which it is hoped will become “increasingly efficient” and will open to members of the public as well, foreign

Tokyo, July 17 (Jiji Press)–Nikon Corp. plans to focus its growth investment on semiconductor lithography equipment, President and CEO Yasuhiro Omura said in an interview. “Semiconductor lithography equipment will have a large volume,” Omura said, referring to the Japanese precision machinery maker’s

(Adnkronos) – The dramatic double earthquake that struck Venezuela on June 24 continues to worsen, approaching five thousand deaths.   According to the president of the Venezuelan Parliament, the confirmed victims have risen to 4,930.