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Tokyo, Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)–The yen’s recent rapid depreciation against other major currencies is clearly not driven by economic fundamentals, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in a television program on Sunday, cautioning against speculative moves on the foreign exchange market. “It’s

Tokyo, Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, celebrated his 60th birthday on Sunday. In a press conference held in advance at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo, the Crown Prince said that he had “opportunities

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Inui Street at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo was opened to the public on Saturday for this year’s autumn leaves season. The street is accessible to the public only twice a year, during the cherry blossom and autumn

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government plans to adopt a new cybersecurity strategy next month that calls for necessary measures to address foreign threats such as election interference. A draft of the strategy noted “an increase in state-supported

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–All Nippon Airways said Saturday that it will cancel 95 domestic flights due to necessary software maintenance for its Airbus A320 and A321 jets. The cancellations are expected to affect around 13,200 people, according to the airline, a

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s All Nippon Airways canceled 95 domestic flights on Saturday due to necessary software maintenance for its Airbus A320 and A321 jets. The cancellations affected around 13,200 people. The airline, a unit of ANA Holdings Inc., decided to

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Oita, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–After a large-scale fire broke out in the Saganoseki district of the city of Oita in the namesake prefecture in southwestern Japan, many companies and prominent figures with ties to the region have announced donations and other aid

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan is set to begin full-fledged discussions on revising medical service fees, set by the government under the public health insurance program, in fiscal 2026. Medical sector organizations including the Japan Medical Association are calling for a drastic

Seoul, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–South Korea is considering bidding jointly with Japan to co-host the 2035 men’s soccer Asian Cup, according to South Korean government sources. South Korea’s sports ministry is expected to discuss the matter with the Japanese side soon, the