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Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–Kozo Saiki, Japan’s cabinet secretary for public affairs, officially launched an X account on Tuesday following a trial period that began on May 1, hoping to spread more information about Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s administration. “I will continue

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese singer Yoichi Sugawara, known for his hit “Kyo de Owakare,” died of malignant lymphoma at a Tokyo hospital Sunday morning. He was 92. Sugawara, from Hyogo Prefecture, western Japan, studied vocal music at the Kunitachi College of

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–The leader of Japan’s opposition Democratic Party for the People expressed opposition Tuesday to a bill drafted by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party to criminalize vandalism of the national flag. “I cannot agree if its text is presented

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and World Bank President Ajay Banga agreed Tuesday to deepen cooperation on supply chains for critical minerals and energy security. During a meeting at the prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Takaichi expressed hope

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese banking group Resona Holdings Inc. has established an internal team to deal with cutting-edge artificial intelligence models highly adept at detecting system vulnerabilities, Group CEO and President Masahiro Minami has said in a recent interview. The

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–China conducted about 170 takeoffs and landings of fighter jets and helicopters on the aircraft carrier Liaoning in the western Pacific Ocean over three days to Thursday, according to the Japanese Defense Ministry’s Joint Staff. The Liaoning conducted

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan is seriously considering raising interest rates to 1 pct to counter upside inflation risks as the war in Iran keeps crude oil prices high. The Japanese central bank may raise the target for guiding

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan is seriously considering raising interest rates to 1 pct to counter upside inflation risks as the war in Iran keeps crude oil prices high. The Japanese central bank may raise the target for guiding

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Tuesday conducted on-site inspections of Persol Tempstaff Co., Recruit Staffing Co. and three other companies for allegedly forming an illegal cartel to raise staffing service fees, Jiji Press learned. According to informed sources,

Tokyo, June 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government needs to clarify the purpose of its strategic investment that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is promoting, Reiko Akiike, co-chair of Boston Consulting Group Japan, said in a recent interview. Akiike said she has strong expectations