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Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Automated voice guidance in devices such as water heaters and car navigation systems has become an indispensable part of daily life in Japan, yet few people may have stopped to consider why such services almost always use “female”

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 2,300 points Thursday morning, rallying from a 4,600-point loss in its three-day slump through Wednesday. The key index reached 56,619.98 at 9:40 a.m., advancing 2,374.44 points, or 4.38 pct, from Wednesday’s

Tokyo, March 5 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said in a recent interview that the government must review policies related to foreign nationals amid a surge in the number of foreigners in the country. In Wednesday’s interview, Hiraguchi said that the

Fukushima, March 5 (Jiji Press)–An “otagaisama” pass-on-kindness initiative is gaining popularity years after it was launched in the northeastern Japan city of Fukushima, which accepted many evacuees from coastal municipalities following the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami and the subsequent nuclear accident.

(Adnkronos) – There are more than 83,000 officially registered displaced people in Lebanon. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Social Affairs, as reported by the Lebanese newspaper L’Orient Le Jour, while the escalation in the Middle East continues. Official data indicates

(Adnkronos) – There are more than 83,000 officially registered displaced people in Lebanon. This was confirmed by the Ministry of Social Affairs, as reported by the Lebanese newspaper L’Orient Le Jour, while the escalation in the Middle East continues. Official data indicates

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday held the first meeting of an expert panel to discuss rules on land acquisitions by foreigners, aiming to compile a basic policy by summer. “We want the experts on national security, international relations

Tokyo, March 4 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Wednesday held the first meeting of an expert panel to discuss rules on land acquisitions by foreigners, aiming to compile a basic policy by summer. “We want the experts on national security, international relations

(Adnkronos) – China is mobilizing its special envoy for the Middle East: he will be engaged in a mission to the countries of the region for mediation attempts. This was announced by the head of the Asian giant’s diplomacy, Wang Yi, who

(Adnkronos) – China is mobilizing its special envoy for the Middle East: he will be engaged in a mission to the countries of the region for mediation attempts. This was announced by the head of the Asian giant’s diplomacy, Wang Yi, who