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Japan Chain Stores Association July 22 Yr/Yr Change Total 6,318,862 M. Yen Up 0.7 pct Foodstuffs 4,508,043 Up 1.5 Clothing 279,005 Down 5.5 Sundries 598,410 Up 4.9 Furniture and Interior Goods 340,312 Down 5.7 Home Electric Appliances 17,105 Up 11.0 Note: Year-on-year

Japan Chain Stores Association July 22 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,034,769 M. Yen Down 1.7 pct Foodstuffs 758,651 Down 0.4 Clothing 45,045 Down 11.5 Sundries 97,974 Down 0.1 Furniture and Interior Goods 50,083 Down 15.7 Home Electric Appliances 2,874 Up 3.7 Note: Year-on-year

Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s customs-cleared trade deficit more than halved in the first half of this year as the country’s oil imports from the Middle East decreased because of the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the Finance Ministry said

Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–A hacker group calling itself “RansomHouse” has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack that disrupted the operations of Japanese frozen food maker Nichirei Corp., it was learned Wednesday. Nobuo Miwa, president of information security service provider S&J Corp., said

Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Israeli Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen on Tuesday praised Japan’s response to Hamas’ surprise attack on his country in October 2023. “Japan stood by Israel, said that Israel has the right to defend itself on the international law,

London, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Canada will participate as an observer in a joint project among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet, it was agreed Tuesday. Ottawa’s participation in the Global Combat Air Program was confirmed at the day’s

(The second paragraph should have read, “… British Defense Secretary Wes Streeting, who took office Monday…” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Canada to Join Japan-Britain-Italy Fighter Development Project London, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Canada will participate as an observer in

Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Four major Japanese life insurers, including Nippon Life Insurance Co., reported higher revenues in fiscal 2025, driven mainly by stronger sales of yen-denominated single-premium whole life insurance policies. The products have become increasingly attractive to consumers after insurers

Tokyo, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Russia’s Defense Ministry has said that Tu-95 strategic bombers of the Russian Aerospace Forces flew over international waters in the Sea of Japan for more than 11 hours. The ministry said Tuesday that the flight was a planned

Manila, July 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio have agreed to maintain close communication over the situation in Iran. At a meeting with his U.S. counterpart on Tuesday night, Motegi, who is visiting the