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Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday reiterated her eagerness to enact the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill before fiscal 2025 ends next month. During a question-and-answer session with party leaders in the House of Representatives, Takaichi called

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Olympic Committee has recognized 1,919 defamatory online posts against Japanese athletes who took part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. At a time when derogatory online posts against athletes are becoming an increasingly serious problem,

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–McDonald’s Co. (Japan) said Tuesday that it will raise the prices of about 60 pct of its menu items by 10-50 yen starting Wednesday. The markups reflect higher material, energy and labor costs, according to the hamburger chain.

Beijing, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday announced a ban on the export of military-civilian goods, including rare earths, to a total of 20 Japanese companies and organizations. The 20 entities were added to China’s list of those subject

Berlin, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is eager to promote Japanese companies’ entry into Europe’s thriving defense market through industrial partnerships as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities. Japanese officials see growing opportunities for cooperation between Japanese firms

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japan has urged the United States to ensure that the Asian country is not treated less favorably under Washington’s new tariffs than under a bilateral tariff agreement struck last year. Japanese trade minister Ryosei Akazawa made the request

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government renewed its condemnation of Russia on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The invasion is an outrageous act that undermines the foundation of the international order,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has put on hold a decision on whether to join the Board of Peace, which is led by U.S. President Donald Trump to achieve peace in Gaza, because of concerns among countries that he aims

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The dollar was weaker around 155 yen in Tokyo trading Tuesday morning amid growing uncertainty over U.S. tariff policy. At noon, the greenback stood at 154.90-91 yen, down from 155.49-50 yen at 5 p.m. Friday. The Tokyo market

New York, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)–Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Japan as part of a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour starting Thursday, the prime minister’s office said Monday. Amid ongoing trade friction stemming from the high-tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s