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Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–The Kanazawa branch of Nagoya High Court on Wednesday ruled that the July election of the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of Japan’s parliament, was held in a state of unconstitutionality in terms of vote-value

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped 2.16 pct to close above 51,000 for the first time ever Wednesday, led by purchases of semiconductor-related issues. The Nikkei index rose 1,088.47 points to 51,307.65. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest climbed

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government kept its basic economic assessment unchanged in a monthly report released Wednesday, maintaining its views on major sectors including private consumption. “The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace, while the effects caused from

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday confirmed cooperation to enhance the deterrence and response capabilities of the bilateral alliance in an apparent effort to counter threats from China. In their first

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled Wednesday a prototype of a coupe model to be sold under the newly independent super luxury brand Century the day before the official start of the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. The leading

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got through her first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump without a hitch just a week after her inauguration. Behind the success was her effort to foster trust with Trump by making the

Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Tuesday that giving the Bank of Japan policy space is key to stabilizing inflation expectations and exchange rates. The Japanese government’s “willingness to allow the Bank of Japan policy space will be

Suttsu, Hokkaido, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Suttsu Mayor Haruo Kataoka, who supports proceeding to the next-stage survey to select a final disposal site for high-level nuclear waste, has been re-elected for a seventh consecutive term in the northern Japan town. The 76-year-old independent

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its new coalition partner, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), on Wednesday agreed to establish a joint conference to coordinate policies. The agreement is designed to help the LDP and Nippon

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 1,000 points to exceed 51,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday morning as investors hunted semiconductor-related issues actively. The Nikkei index ended the morning session at 51,249.82, up 1,030.64