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Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)–The Centrist Reform Alliance, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito agreed Wednesday to join the National Council for Social Security for suprapartisan talks on a proposed consumption tax reduction and a refundable tax credit system. The

Matsuyama, Ehime Pref., March 18 (Jiji Press)–Local residents living in the lower reaches of the Hiji River in the western Japan prefecture of Ehime lost a damages lawsuit against the central and local governments on Wednesday over emergency dam discharges during a

Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)–The estimated number of Chinese visitors to Japan in February fell 45.2 pct from a year earlier to 396,400, marking a decline for the third consecutive month, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the overall number

Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)–The average unit price of new condominiums in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, came to 130.01 million yen in February, topping 100 million yen for the first time, a think tank report showed Wednesday. In Tokyo and the

(Adnkronos) – The United States Central Command stated in a communiqué that US armed forces hit Iranian missile sites near the Strait of Hormuz with 2,270-kilogram bunker-buster bombs, adding that the attacks were successful. “Iranian anti-ship cruise missiles positioned in these areas

(Adnkronos) – A new Israeli attack has hit the Zuqaq al-Blat district in central Beirut, according to state media. This is the second attack in the densely populated area since this morning, without any warning. An explosion was heard throughout the capital

Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Press Research Institute on Wednesday released digital copies of 68 issues of internal newsletters published before and during World War II by Domei News Agency, a government-backed news agency. The newsletters contain “powerful language intended to

Seoul, March 18 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expressed deep gratitude for Japan’s recent assistance in evacuating South Korean nationals from the Middle East. In a letter sent to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, Lee thanked the Japanese

Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)–About 30 pct of people in their 20s and 30s in Japan believe it necessary to make “shukatsu” end-of-life planning, a survey showed Wednesday. The online survey, conducted last September by funeral firm San Holdings Inc., found that

Tokyo, March 18 (Jiji Press)–The estimated number of Chinese visitors to Japan in February fell 45.2 pct from a year earlier to 396,400, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. Meanwhile, the overall number of foreign visitors to Japan in February is