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Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Kentaro Ogawa, founder and chairman of Zensho Holdings Co., a Japanese restaurant chain operator, died of myocardial infarction on Monday. He was at 77. Ogawa opened the first Sukiya “gyudon” beef-on-rice restaurant in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of

Washington, April 6 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Japan, South Korea and Australia for failing to support U.S. military operations against Iran. At a press conference, Trump renewed his criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for its reluctance

Tokyo, April 5 (Jiji Press)–Stanislav Horuna, a Ukrainian winner of a Tokyo Olympic medal in karate, on Sunday received back his medal, auctioned off in 2022 and now returned to him by the successful bidder. In the Tokyo Games held in 2021,

Tokyo, April 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese opposition Democratic Party for the People said Sunday that it sees the need to change its strategy after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s huge election victory in February. “It has become difficult to realize policies by

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Despite the spread of computers and smartphones, the calculator remains popular in Japan and abroad more than 60 years after its launch, reflecting its convenience, while makers continue to create new types to keep up with trends and

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday proposed that the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, the country’s parliament, hold a vote on the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill on Tuesday.

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday urged Iran to ensure safe navigation for all ships, including vessels related to Japan, in the Strait of Hormuz. He made the request in phone talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industry ministry has requested major oil wholesalers to sell fuel directly to medical institutions and public transportation operators affected by crude oil supply disruptions amid the worsening situation surrounding Iran. Designating hospitals and other institutions as critical

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese retrial and wrongful conviction experts released a joint statement Monday opposing a government council’s controversial proposal on retrial system reform. The proposal by the Legislative Council, which advises the justice minister, is saddled with “serious problems,” the

(4th para should have read “… evidence be …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s retrial and wrongful conviction experts released a joint statement Monday opposing a government council’s controversial proposal on retrial system reform. The proposal by the