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Sendai, Miyagi Pref., Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The northeastern Japanese city of Sendai has shot dead a bear under a revised law that allows municipal governments to decide whether to shoot the animals in urban areas. The bear appeared near a residential area

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The steering committee of Japan’s House of Representatives failed to convene a board meeting that had been scheduled for Thursday morning to discuss the agenda for the extraordinary parliamentary session seen starting Tuesday. At the board meeting, the

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press opinion poll for October showed Thursday that 43.8 pct of respondents will support Japan’s new cabinet that would be formed by Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi if she becomes prime minister. The figure far

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Honda Motor Co. said Thursday that it will release three new versions of its Super Cub motorcycle on Dec. 11, the industry’s first mopeds to meet Japan’s stricter emissions standards taking effect next month. The new Super Cubs

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Unicharm Corp. said Wednesday that it will install sanitary pad dispensers at public facilities in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward on a trial basis. The Japanese hygiene product maker aims to support people who cannot afford menstrual products, in collaboration

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s seasonally adjusted core machinery orders in August fell 0.9 pct from the previous month, marking a decline for the second straight month, the Cabinet Office said Thursday. The private-sector orders excluding those for ships and equipment used

London, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–A five-day grand sumo tournament in London kicked off Wednesday at the Royal Albert Hall in the center of the British capital. Some 5,400 spectators gathered at the prestigious concert hall to watch bouts of wrestlers in the

By Adriana Reinecke Washington, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–International Monetary Fund executive Vitor Gaspar has recommended that Japan create longer-term fiscal plans amid increasing risks posed by interest rate rises. “After the pandemic, interest rates have been rising, debts have been rising, (and)

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled plans to extend its Oedo subway line and add three new stations in the expanded section in the capital’s Nerima Ward. According to the plans released Wednesday, the Oedo Line will be

Tokyo, Oct. 16 (Jiji Press)–More than 10 lawmakers from six Japanese ruling and opposition parties met on Wednesday to form a study group to discuss ways to promote the use of digital technology in politics. The group aims to come up with