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Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The number of Asian black bear sightings in Japan in fiscal 2025 came to 50,776, marking the highest figure since comparable data became available in fiscal 2009, provisional data from the Environment Ministry showed Monday. The total for

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese soccer star Kaoru Mitoma injured his left leg during a English Premier League match on Saturday, dealing a setback to the Japanese men’s national soccer team just one month before the start of this year’s World Cup.

Hiroshima/Nagasaki, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which suffered U.S. atomic bombings in the closing days of World War II, will take differing approaches toward Taiwan again this year over their annual peace ceremonies to commemorate victims of

(The final paragraph should have read “… In fiscal 2023…”) Members of Key Govt Panel Call for Accelerating Energy Investments Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Private-sector members of a Japanese government panel on Monday called for accelerating investments in the energy sector to

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan is expected to arrive in Japan as early as Tuesday, the industry ministry said Monday. This is Japan’s first oil import from Central Asia since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese automaker Subaru Corp. said Monday that it expects to report a consolidated net profit of 90 billion yen for the fiscal year that ended in March, down from the previous estimate of 125 billion yen. The projection

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Three major Japanese shipping companies have projected net profit falls for fiscal 2026, due to rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Nippon Yusen K.K.’s annual net profit is forecast to decrease 7.9 pct from

Hiroshima, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A Japan-hosted international conference to discuss the peaceful use of Antarctica opened in Hiroshima on Monday, attracting attention particularly on whether an environment conservation agreement can be reached amid surging tourism. Bringing together roughly 400 government officials and

(Adnkronos) – Italy wants to see “action” from Russia to end its over-four-year-long invasion of Ukraine, not “words”, foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated on Monday after president Vladimir Putin said he believed the war may “be coming to and end”, hours after

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Ruling and opposition parties agreed Monday to hold the first debate between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and opposition party leaders during the ongoing session of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, on May 20. Opposition parties with 10 or