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12 Dicembre 2025

Journalist Ito’s Documentary Debuts in Japan

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–“Black Box Diaries,” an Oscar-nominated film directed by Japanese journalist Shiori Ito documenting her experience after suffering sexual violence, was released in Japan on Friday. “I spent 10 years making the film,” Ito said in a speech after
12 Dicembre 2025

Mitsubishi UFJ to Promote Hanzawa to President

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. plans to appoint Junichi Hanzawa, 60, president of its key operating subsidiary MUFG Bank, to succeed Hironori Kamezawa as president of the parent holding company, it was learned Friday. Kamezawa, 64, will step
12 Dicembre 2025

Japan Auto Unions Eye Pay Hike of 12,000 Yen or More

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–The Confederation of Japan Automobile Workers’ Unions compiled a draft proposal on Friday to seek a monthly pay scale hike of at least 12,000 yen in next year’s “shunto” spring wage negotiations. JAW, which consists of labor unions
12 Dicembre 2025

Nippon Steel to Invest 6 T. Yen over 5 Years to FY 2030

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–Nippon Steel Corp. plans to invest 6 trillion yen in facilities and business in fiscal 2026-2030, including in United States Steel Corp., which was acquired by the Japanese steelmaker in June, according to its new management plan released
12 Dicembre 2025

Early Genomic Profiling Boosts Cancer Treatment Options

Kyoto, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–Early cancer genomic panel testing aimed at detecting genetic changes in cancer cells significantly increases patients’ chances of receiving effective therapies and reduces mortality risk, according to a study released recently by Kyoto University Hospital. One in four
12 Dicembre 2025

EXCLUSIVE: BOJ to Raise Policy Rate Next Week

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan is likely to raise its policy interest rate to around 0.75 pct from around 0.5 pct at present at its next monetary policy meeting scheduled next week, Jiji Press learned Friday. It will be