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Tokyo, April 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese opposition Democratic Party for the People said Sunday that it sees the need to change its strategy after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s huge election victory in February. “It has become difficult to realize policies by

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Despite the spread of computers and smartphones, the calculator remains popular in Japan and abroad more than 60 years after its launch, reflecting its convenience, while makers continue to create new types to keep up with trends and

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday proposed that the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, the country’s parliament, hold a vote on the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill on Tuesday.

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday urged Iran to ensure safe navigation for all ships, including vessels related to Japan, in the Strait of Hormuz. He made the request in phone talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industry ministry has requested major oil wholesalers to sell fuel directly to medical institutions and public transportation operators affected by crude oil supply disruptions amid the worsening situation surrounding Iran. Designating hospitals and other institutions as critical

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese retrial and wrongful conviction experts released a joint statement Monday opposing a government council’s controversial proposal on retrial system reform. The proposal by the Legislative Council, which advises the justice minister, is saddled with “serious problems,” the

(4th para should have read “… evidence be …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s retrial and wrongful conviction experts released a joint statement Monday opposing a government council’s controversial proposal on retrial system reform. The proposal by the

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese industry of power semiconductors, used in electric vehicles and other products, is undergoing realignment, with manufacturers seeking consolidation to compete with foreign rivals. Rohm Co., Toshiba Corp. and Mitsubishi Electric Corp. launched discussions on integrating their

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Pan Pacific International Holdings Corp. said Monday the parent of leading Japanese discount store operator Don Quijote Co. will acquire midsize supermarket chain Olympic Group Corp. Olympic will become a wholly owned subsidiary of PPIH on July 1

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Many people in the Japanese rice industry expect prices for the staple food to fall over the next three months amid rising inventories, an industry group said Monday. The diffusion index for rice price outlooks stood at 27