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Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department on Tuesday served a fresh arrest warrant on a Ground Self-Defense Force member accused of trespassing at the Chinese Embassy in the Japanese capital last month. The 23-year-old suspect, 2nd Lt. Kodai Murata, is

Yokohama, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. said Tuesday that it plans to equip 90 pct of its future vehicle models with artificial intelligence-based autonomous driving technology. The plan is included in the company’s long-term vision released on the day. The vision

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese gym operator Rizap Group Inc. said Tuesday that it will launch a construction business that will offer interior work for offices and beauty salons, using its experience in opening “chocoZAP” small-scale unmanned gyms across Japan. The group

Kyoto, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The body found in the mountains of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on Monday has been identified by DNA analysis as that of a missing 11-year-old boy, investigative sources said Tuesday. Yuki Adachi, a student at a local

Kyoto, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The body found in the mountains of Nantan, Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, on Monday has been identified through DNA analysis as that of a missing 11-year-old boy, investigative sources told Jiji Press on Tuesday. Yuki Adachi, a student

(Adnkronos) – Italy has halted its cooperation with Israel on the exchange of military equipment and on tecnology research, according a letter from defence minister Guido Crosetto to his counterpart Israel Katz, Adnkronos learned from sources on Tuesday.  ‘In light of the

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama have urged trade minister Ryosei Akazawa not to comment on monetary policy, Katayama said Tuesday. In a television program aired by the Japan Broadcasting Corp., or NHK, on

(Adnkronos) – The lower house of parliament’s foreign affairs committee will Wednesday hold a hearing on urgent issues “falling within the remit of the foreign ministry”, according to a statement from the parliament.  The hearing is slated for 1.45 pm and the

(Adnkronos) – Over 40 million international visitors travel to Japan every year. These numbers show the growing interest in Japanese culture. Japan’s charm lies not only in its varied geography and regional specialties, but also in a history and culture shaped by

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq agreed Tuesday to cooperate to help de-escalate the situation involving Iran. During their 20-minute phone call, Takaichi said that it is essential to ensure the safety of