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By Yuka Moriyama Tokyo, Aug. 22 (Jiji Press)–A Filipino-language speech contest for Japanese students has been held in Tokyo by the Philippine Embassy as part of its efforts to commemorate this year’s 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the

Asuncion, Aug. 21 (Jiji Press)–Visiting Japanese Crown Prince Akishino on Friday expressed his sincere respect for the Japanese community in Paraguay. The Crown Prince, who is on an official trip to the South American country together with Crown Princess Kiko, attended a

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Aug. 22 (Jiji Press)–A memorial event was held Saturday to remember more than 1,400 victims of the sinking of the Tsushima Maru, a Japanese ship torpedoed by a U.S. submarine while evacuating schoolchildren 82 years ago during World War

Brussel, Aug. 22 (Jiji Press)–International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane from Japan has said that support from her country will be crucial following a U.S. decision to impose sanctions on her. “I am not surprised (at the decision) as I had anticipated

Tokyo, Aug. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration is under fire for what critics say are weak responses to U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan and to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to a disputed

(Adnkronos) – Twelve European countries have reported autochthonous cases of West Nile virus since the beginning of the year. This was announced by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) in a note, urging the continent to strengthen measures to

Tokyo, Aug. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Finance Ministry is considering setting the assumed interest rate on long-term Japanese government bonds at 3.8 pct in its fiscal 2027 budget request, informed sources said Friday. The assumed interest rate, used to calculate the government’s debt-servicing

Maibara, Shiga Pref., Aug. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Princess Aiko on Friday interacted with people at a medical and welfare facility in the city of Maibara in the western prefecture of Shiga. At the facility, the princess, the only child of Emperor Naruhito

(Adnkronos) – Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been transferred back to prison. He had been taken to a hospital in Islamabad for checks after his family expressed concerns about his health. Doctors believe his condition is compatible with imprisonment, announced

Tokyo, Aug. 21 (Jiji Press)–Democratic Party for the People head Yuichiro Tamaki vowed Friday to make his party the biggest opposition force in the House of Councillors after the 2028 election for Japan’s upper chamber of parliament. Tamaki, 57, unveiled the goal