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29 Dicembre 2025

Japan to Begin Full-Scale Selection of New Casino Resort Sites

Tokyo, Dec. 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is set to begin full procedures to select locations for casino-featuring integrated resorts following Osaka, western Japan. Under the integrated resort implementation law, enacted to promote tourism featuring longer stays, up to three locations can
28 Dicembre 2025

Japanese Princess Kako Turns 31

Tokyo, Dec. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Princess Kako, the second daughter of Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, turned 31 on Monday. As this year marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II, she has an even stronger wish
28 Dicembre 2025

EXCLUSIVE: China May Have Tested Japan, U.S. in Pacific

Tokyo, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)–China may have tested Japan and the United States to see their response through military actions by its aircraft carrier Liaoning and bombers near Japan in December, Jiji Press has learned. The Liaoning and the bombers, which flew
28 Dicembre 2025

Youth Clinics Addressing Sexual Concerns in Japan

Yokohama, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)–Youth clinics offering consultations on sexual and physical health concerns at affordable prices are expanding their reach in Japan, though public awareness remains limited. “We want people to come without worrying alone or feeling nervous,” said Shoko Kizaki,
28 Dicembre 2025

Japan Group Resolved to Seek Air Raid Damage Relief

Tokyo, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese group remains resolved to seek state relief for civilians who sustained injuries and other damage from U.S. air raids during World War II, although it failed to attain the goal in the milestone year of 2025.
28 Dicembre 2025

Japan’s Rice Policy at Crossroads amid Output Shift

Tokyo, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s rice policy is at a crossroads as prices of the country’s staple food stay around record highs, squeezing households. “We’ll change course and boost production,” then Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said in August 2025, declaring a change
27 Dicembre 2025

INTERVIEW: Lawson May Start OTC Drug Delivery in 2026

Tokyo, Dec. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese convenience store chain Lawson Inc. plans to launch as early as 2026 a delivery service for over-the-counter drugs at its stores with no pharmacists or registered sellers present, President Sadanobu Takemasu has said. The service, which allows