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25 Novembre 2025

3 Pct of New Tokyo Condo Buyers Live Abroad: Govt Survey

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government survey showed Tuesday that 3.0 pct of people who bought new condominiums in Tokyo between January and June this year were overseas residents. The survey, conducted by the land ministry, also found that 8.5 pct
25 Novembre 2025

Japan Rejects China’s Claim over Yonaguni Troop Plan

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday rejected China’s claim over Tokyo’s plan to deploy missile troops on Yonaguni Island in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa. Troops to be deployed on the island will be “tasked with air
25 Novembre 2025

Japan Sets Up Own Version of DOGE to Cut Waste

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday said that it has set up a new office to review tax breaks and subsidies for businesses to reduce wasteful spending, a Japanese version of the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency, led by
25 Novembre 2025

Japan Envoy Rebuts China’s Claim in Letter to U.N. Chief

New York, Nov. 24 (Jiji Press)–Kazuyuki Yamazaki, Japan’s ambassador to the United Nations, on Monday sent U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres a letter rebutting China’s claim over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent remarks on a possible Taiwan contingency. China’s assertions shown in
25 Novembre 2025

Black Friday Sales Heating in Japan as Consumers Hunt Bargains

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–U.S.-originated Black Friday sales campaigns are heating up in Japan, with retailers offering discounts ahead of the main event on Friday. Supermarkets and other retailers are waging the campaigns in hopes of attracting consumers, who have turned thrifty
25 Novembre 2025

Takaichi, Trump Discuss U.S.-China Ties, Affirm Cooperation

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held telephone talks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with topics including relations between the United States and China. Trump explained recent developments in his country’s relations with China, such as his
25 Novembre 2025

Japan’s Department Store Sales in Oct.:

Japan Department Stores Association Nov. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 466,875 M. Yen Up 4.3 pct Clothing 133,738 Up 3.0 Personal Articles 79,787 Up 2.3 Sundry Goods 104,028 Up 10.6 Household Goods 14,641 Up 2.2 Foodstuffs 107,982 Up 2.1 Note: Year-on-year changes are
25 Novembre 2025

Tokyo Department Store Sales in Oct.:

Japan Department Stores Association Nov. 25 Yr/Yr Change Total 135,803 M. Yen Up 3.7 pct Clothing 38,842 Up 3.1 Personal Articles 24,935 Up 0.5 Sundry Goods 33,970 Up 11.0 Household Goods 5,121 Up 2.3 Foodstuffs 26,892 Up 3.6 Note: Year-on-year changes are
25 Novembre 2025

Japan Lower House Passes Bill to Scrap Add-On Gasoline Tax

Tokyo, Nov. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, on Tuesday passed legislation to scrap the provisional gasoline tax surcharge of 25.1 yen per liter, effective Dec. 31. The legislation, adopted at a Lower House plenary meeting, also