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Tokyo, Nov. 5 (Jiji Press)–An evaluation body of UNESCO has recommended “shodo,” the traditional Japanese art of calligraphy, for inscription on the U.N. cultural agency’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list, Japan’s Agency for Cultural Affairs said Thursday. An intergovernmental committee of UNESCO will

Tokyo, Nov. 5 (Jiji Press)–Following the Republican defeat in Tuesday’s U.S. midterm elections, the Japanese government is concerned that President Donald Trump could approach China, North Korea and Russia. Tokyo fears that Trump, facing domestic political difficulties, may seek diplomatic achievements by

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–British Ambassador-designate to Japan Corin Robertson on Wednesday called for stronger cooperation between the two countries in the fields of artificial intelligence and semiconductors. During a press conference at the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo, Robertson noted

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–“Sister Brother Manhole Cover,” directed by Milcho Manchevski, won the top prize at the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival, which concluded on Wednesday. The film depicts siblings living in poverty in North Macedonia. The Award for Best Actor

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Mitsui Chemicals Inc. is considering acquiring JSR Corp., a major Tokyo-based semiconductor materials maker, in a possible deal worth over 1 trillion yen, it was learned Wednesday. The transaction could become the largest acquisition deal in Japan’s chemical

(Adnkronos) – The President of the Israeli Electoral Commission, who is also the Vice President of the Supreme Court, Noam Sohlberg, is expected by President Isaac Herzog for the delivery of the official results of the elections held on October 27. The

(Adnkronos) – A National Defense and Security Council chaired by Emmanuel Macron will be held this morning at the Élysée, at the end of the Council of Ministers. This is what the all-news channel BfmTv reports. The objective is to prepare for

(Adnkronos) – North Korea has intensified its missile tests, adhering to the line adopted with cluster munitions and cruise missile tests in recent weeks and with the defiant rejection of US diplomatic overtures, associated with a growing list of demands. The Wall

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency said Wednesday that, in cooperation with Google LLC, it has detected malware in Android TV devices produced by a Chinese manufacturer and sold by mass retailers around the world and online. According to the

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc. plans not to issue cash cards for customers of MUFG Emut Bank, the Japanese banking group’s digital bank scheduled to open between January and March next year, it was learned Wednesday. Customers will