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3 Dicembre 2025

“Hagoita” Paddles Depicting Newsmakers of 2025 Unveiled

Tokyo, Dec. 3 (Jiji Press)–“Hagoita” Japanese wooden paddles featuring Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and 10 other people who made headlines this year were unveiled by Tokyo-based doll maker Kyugetsu Co. on Wednesday. Ohtani was named U.S.
3 Dicembre 2025

Japan to Lower Official Drug Prices in FY 2026

Tokyo, Dec. 3 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is expected to lower the state-set prices of drugs in its fiscal 2026 revision after a health ministry survey found that market prices are lower than the official prices. The survey results, presented Wednesday to
3 Dicembre 2025

S. Korea Won’t Take Sides in Japan-China Spat: Pres. Lee

Seoul, Dec. 3 (Jiji Press)–South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Wednesday that Seoul will not take sides in the recent spat between Japan and China over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. Taking sides will worsen the standoff between the
3 Dicembre 2025

200 B. Yen Eyed for JCG Activities, PKO

Tokyo, Dec. 3 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has allocated 200 billion yen in its draft fiscal 2025 supplementary budget mainly for Japan Coast Guard activities and U.N. peacekeeping operations, it has been learned. About 100 billion yen will be spent to strengthen
3 Dicembre 2025

Japan-Central Asia Summit May Be Held in Tokyo on Dec. 19-20

Tokyo, Dec. 3 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is working to arrange a summit with five Central Asian countries for Dec. 19-20 in Tokyo. Bilateral meetings between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and leaders from the Central Asian nations are also being considered.
3 Dicembre 2025

Affiliates of 9 Japan Firms Sue U.S. Govt over Trump Tariffs

Washington, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–U.S. affiliates of nine Japanese companies, including trading house Toyota Tsusho Corp., have sued the U.S. government, challenging the legality of tariffs imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump, it was learned Tuesday. The plaintiffs are seeking
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