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Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–Volunteers from Japan’s Children and Families Agency have launched an awareness-raising campaign to alleviate the anxiety of children who struggle to talk about their problems with adults. The campaign focuses on creating an environment in which children can

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s leading shipbuilder, Imabari Shipbuilding Co., said Tuesday that it has completed the process to acquire the second-biggest Japan Marine United Corp. The two companies account for more than half of the country’s total ship construction volume. By

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average Tuesday hit a record closing high for the first time in about two months, boosted by broad-based buying following a rise in U.S. stocks Monday. The index of 225 major issues listed

Las Vegas, Jan. 5 (Jiji Press)–A joint venture between Sony Group Corp. and Honda Motor Co. on Monday unveiled a prototype of its second Afeela electric vehicle model in Las Vegas on Monday. Sony Honda Mobility Inc. aims to start delivering an

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan aims to step up actions against the operators of “minpaku” private lodging services found to be causing disturbances in surrounding areas, Jiji Press has learned. The Japan Tourism Agency will consider reviewing its guidelines on the private

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–A series of powerful earthquakes struck western Japan on Tuesday, measuring up to upper 5, the fourth-highest level on the country’s seismic intensity scale, in the western prefectures of Tottori and Shimane. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency,

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday declined to offer a legal assessment of the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro. Japan is “not in a position to grasp detailed facts,” Chief Cabinet Secretary

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–Shunichi Suzuki, secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, expressed hope Tuesday that the Democratic Party for the People will join the ruling coalition of his party and the Japan Innovation Party. “It is my hope that a

Silicon Valley, Jan. 5 (Jiji Press)–Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda’s “Scarlet” earned three nominations for the 2026 Annie Awards, which honor excellence in animation, on Monday. The three categories in which “Scarlet” was nominated include Best Feature – Independent. “Chainsaw Man – The

Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Finance Ministry on Tuesday set the coupon rate for new 10-year Japanese government bonds at 2.1 pct, highest in 28 years. The coupon rate for the January issue jumped from 1.7 pct the previous month, as long-term