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(Adnkronos) – The driver of a TGV died in a collision between a train and a heavy vehicle at a level crossing between Béthune and Lens, in northern France. This was learned by AFP from the prefecture and the French railway company

(Adnkronos) – The Egyptian government is pursuing education reform through special activities outside the regular school curriculum, such as class meetings, student-assigned duty rosters, and classroom cleaning by students – practices that are commonplace in Japanese schools. Based on the experience gained

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s composite index of coincident economic indicators for February fell 1.6 points from the previous month, marking the first decline in two months, the Cabinet Office said Tuesday. The coincident index, which reflects current economic conditions, stood at

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–The Israeli Embassy in Tokyo on Tuesday corrected Ambassador to Japan Gilad Cohen’s recent remark that U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran could continue for three years. The embassy described this remark, made during an interview with Jiji Press on

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Mizuho Trust & Banking Co. will partner with Nasdaq Inc., starting this fiscal year, to support Japanese firms’ investor relations to attract overseas capital, President and CEO Kenichi Sasada said in a recent interview. “Companies need dialogue” with

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s parliament passed the government’s fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday, marking the first time in 11 years that a regular budget has been enacted after the April 1 start of a fiscal year. The budget was approved by

Hakone, Kanagawa Pref., April 7 (Jiji Press)–Odakyu Hakone Co. will begin to operate a new gondola equipped with a 3D audio system on its ropeway in the popular tourist and spa resort town of Hakone in eastern Japan on Monday next week,

By Waka Ota Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–An immersive museum event in Tokyo is bringing “yokai” supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life, offering a fantastical experience for visitors to enjoy historical artworks through cutting-edge visual and 3D technologies. “Yokai Immersive Experience

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated Tuesday that she is cautious about issuing an energy-saving request soon, despite concerns that the country could face energy supply shortages if tensions in the Middle East continue. “I’m not ready to

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, rose to 2.430 pct in Tokyo trading Tuesday, the highest level since February 1999. JGBs were sold on