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Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo High Court ruled Friday that Japan’s Civil Code and other provisions that do not recognize same-sex marriage are constitutional. Presiding Judge Ayumi Higashi said that the current legal provisions and the absence of a same-sex marriage system

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government adopted on Friday a fiscal 2025 draft supplementary budget with 18,303.4 billion yen in general-account spending to finance an economic package centered on aid for household finances and growth investments. It is the first draft

Kobe, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–The Kobe District Public Prosecutors Office on Friday indicted Takashi Tachibana, leader of a political group criticizing Japan Broadcasting Corp., or NHK, for defaming a former Hyogo prefectural assembly member who apparently committed suicide. Tachibana, 58, was arrested

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–A record 76 pct of people in Japan see it important to promote relations with South Korea, preliminary results from a survey by the Cabinet Office showed on Friday. The improvement apparently reflected efforts by the two countries’

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agricultural management entities totaled 828,000 in 2025, falling below 1 million for the first time, agriculture ministry data said Friday. The 2025 Census of Agriculture and Forestry report showed that the total decreased 23.0 pct from the

Shanghai, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–An experience-oriented event featuring popular Japanese anime such as “One Piece” and “Mobile Suit Gundam” kicked off in Shanghai on Friday, amid heightening tensions between the Japanese and Chinese governments. Chinese anime fans lined up at the venue

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–Ahead of the 2024 House of Representatives election in Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party issued a total of 130 million yen for so-called policy activity expenses, according to political funds reports released by the internal affairs ministry

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese political parties are boosting spending on online outreach, with upstart Sanseito marking a 14-fold jump in expenditures for Google advertisements in 2024, political fund reports published by the internal affairs ministry showed Friday. Sanseito, which significantly expanded

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–Ahead of the 2024 House of Representatives election in Japan, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party issued a total of 130 million yen in so-called policy activity expenses, according to political funds reports released by the internal affairs ministry

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Friday approved the departure of Yasushi Masaki as its ambassador to Indonesia without deciding his successor, creating a highly unusual vacancy for an important diplomatic position for reasons other than illness. The government had