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Kyoto, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–Conventional chemotherapy and radiation therapy eradicated esophageal cancer in about 70 pct of patients when combined with immunotherapy in a clinical trial, Kyoto University Hospital said. Very few patients developed serious side effects, the hospital in Kyoto, a

Tokyo, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rallied on Thursday, reflecting eased concerns about tensions between the United States and Europe regarding Greenland. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime section closed up

Nara, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese court ruling that sentenced the man who fatally shot former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to life in prison denies that the man’s ill-fated family background was a key factor that drove him to commit the act.

Japan Chain Stores Association Jan. 22 Yr/Yr Change Total 1,268,815 M. Yen 0.0 pct Foodstuffs 882,195 Up 1.2 Clothing 54,485 Down 6.9 Sundries 123,387 Up 3.6 Furniture and Interior Goods 77,136 Down 9.3 Home Electric Appliances 3,721 Up 0.3 Note: Year-on-year changes

Japan Chain Stores Association Jan. 22 Change from Prev Year Total 12,867,512 M. Yen Up 2.2 pct Foodstuffs 9,086,436 Up 3.5 Clothing 597,499 Down 1.8 Sundries 1,155,239 Up 2.1 Furniture and Interior Goods 710,386 Down 3.8 Home Electric Appliances 33,163 Down 1.3

Tokyo, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan posted a customs-cleared trade deficit of 2,650.7 billion yen in 2025, marking the fifth consecutive year of red ink, preliminary data from the Finance Ministry showed Thursday. Still, the deficit plunged 52.9 pct from the previous year.

Osaka, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–The official campaign period for the Feb. 8 Osaka gubernatorial election began on Thursday, following the resignation of the previous governor, Hirofumi Yoshimura, in an attempt to revive the so-called Osaka metropolis plan. Yoshimura, leader of the Japan

Tokyo, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industry minister Ryosei Akazawa and European Commission executive vice-president for prosperity and industrial strategy Stephane Sejourne have reaffirmed their cooperation to ensure stable supplies of critical minerals, such as rare earths. At a press conference following his

Tokyo, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average climbed over 1,000 points at one point in Thursday morning, reflecting eased concerns about tensions between the United States and Europe regarding Greenland. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the

Tokyo, Jan. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi mentioned the government’s responsibility in her meeting with victims of forced sterilization conducted under the country’s now-defunct eugenics law. “The government’s responsibility is extremely grave,” Takaichi said when she met with the victims