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Tokyo, Dec. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Princess Aiko on Sunday attended a ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the founding of Chiba University’s School of Nursing. “I hope that you will continue to thrive while supporting people, and that you will dedicate your

Washington, Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–It is necessary for Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines to conclude a “collective defense pact” to contain China and ensure regional peace and stability, Ely Ratner, former U.S. assistant secretary of defense for Indo-Pacific security

Tokyo, Dec. 14 (Jiji Press)–Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko’s administration released 123 prisoners on Saturday, including former Japanese language teacher Masatoshi Nakanishi and Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski, according to local and other media reports. The Japanese Embassy in Belarus confirmed that

Tokyo, Dec. 14 (Jiji Press)–The number of Japanese workers at U.N. agencies as of the end of 2024 was 979, the highest since records began in 1990. While the figure is close to the Japanese government’s target of 1,000 workers in 2025,

Sendai, Miyagi Pref., Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Saturday effectively signaled acceptance of an anticipated interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. “There is no major disagreement between us and the BOJ,” Katayama said in a speech

Tokyo, Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Saturday reaffirmed its commitment to resolving the long-standing issue of Japanese citizens abducted by North Korea decades ago, with Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stressing its urgency. “The abduction issue is not history, but

Tokyo, Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese film director Masato Harada, known for socially conscious works including “Climber’s High,” died on Monday at the age of 76, Tsubasa Project, a talent agency that had a business partnership with him, said Saturday. Born in Shizuoka

Tokyo, Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s land ministry is considering giving prefectures the authority to coordinate efforts to preserve beautiful landscapes that span municipal boundaries, informed sources told Jiji Press. Regarding scenic spots involving multiple municipalities, such as large mountains, for which regulations

Tokyo, Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–A court in Moscow handed down guilty rulings to nine people including Tomoko Akane, president of the International Criminal Court, which issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin, according to the Investigative Committee of the Russian

Tokyo, Dec. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese office supplies retailer Askul Corp. said that a ransomware cyberattack discovered in October led to the leakage of about 740,000 sets of data concerning its individual customers, corporate clients and employees. Of the total, about 590,000 sets