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Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will take a comprehensive approach in considering the timing of recognizing a Palestinian state, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday. “As Japan supports a two-state solution (for Palestine and Israel), it is a matter

(6th para should have read “… bone …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species. The fossil bones were first

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. has shown to the media a prototype car equipped with its next-generation “ProPilot” driver assistance system capable of hands-free autonomous driving in urban areas. The demonstration was held ahead of the planned fiscal 2027 release

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies. The five, in the order of their candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will mark 358 days in office Tuesday, equaling the tenure of Taro Aso, currently supreme adviser of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Shortly after taking office in October last year, the Ishiba-led LDP

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies. The five, in the order of their candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the newest 10-year Japanese government bond issue, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, reached 1.650 pct in Tokyo interdealer trading Monday, the highest level since July 2008. The yield on the 379th 10-year

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Yohei Sasakawa, honorary chair of Japan’s Nippon Foundation, visited Moscow and met with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, according to Sasakawa. During the meeting, held on Saturday, Kirill told Sasakawa that the Russian church

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Golden shares, a special class of stock that gives the holder veto power over major corporate decisions, are drawing increased attention in Japan amid debates over economic security and investment. In the protracted negotiations over Nippon Steel Corp.’s

Tokyo, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo wrapped up its nine-day run on Sunday, with host nation Japan taking two medals. In the men’s 4×100 meters relay final at the Japan National Stadium on the final day, Japan