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Miami, March 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan lost to Venezuela 8-5 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, marking the first time that the Asian powerhouse, a three-time WBC champion, has missed a semifinal spot in the history of the international

Bangkok, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Nippon Izokukai, a Japanese association of war-bereaved families, has ended its overseas memorial services that lasted more than 30 years, due to the aging of participants. Participants of tours organized by the association visited countries where their family

Miami, March 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan lost to Venezuela 8-5 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, marking the first time that the Asian powerhouse has missed a semifinal spot in the history of the international baseball tournament. In the

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Parliamentary deliberations on a bill to establish a national intelligence council in Japan may be tough as the opposition side is worried that activities of the new entity could lead to human rights violations. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru

Seoul, March 15 (Jiji Press)–South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday that 211 people, including two Japanese, have been evacuated from the Middle East on a South Korean military transport aircraft. This came after Japan earlier this month transported South Korean nationals from

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese ruling party official on Sunday expressed caution over U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Japan and others to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. “We need to carefully consider the matter as the conflict is

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese ruling party official on Sunday expressed caution over U.S. President Donald Trump’s call for Japan and others to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz. “We need to carefully consider the matter as the conflict is

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–A growing number of women in Japan are building careers and taking on greater responsibilities in industries long dominated by men, including maritime transportation and construction. A government survey found that, as of 2020, women accounted for less

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan is expected to keep interest rates unchanged at its next policymaking meeting from Wednesday while keeping a close watch on the impacts of escalating Middle East tensions on economic activities and prices. The two-day

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese industry minister Ryosei Akazawa has called on countries and regions in Asia to diversify energy supply sources amid rising Middle East tensions. In an address at an Indo-Pacific Energy Security Ministerial and Business Forum meeting held in