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Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–The Centrist Reform Alliance, the Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito, all opposition parties, agreed on Tuesday to join the National Council on Social Security, a suprapartisan forum to discuss consumption tax relief, starting on Wednesday. The

Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks rebounded on Tuesday, after two consecutive sessions of heavy losses, as the international crude oil market fell amid eased concerns about the situation in the Middle East. The Nikkei 225 stock average closed at 52,252.28, up

Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Tuesday that it will allocate 800.7 billion yen from its fiscal 2025 reserves to take steps aimed at curbing fuel prices. The government will earmark 794.8 billion yen to bolster its fund for subsidies

Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday instructed ministries and agencies to draw up measures to ensure stable supplies of petroleum products, such as naphtha, amid the escalating conflict between the U.S.-Israeli forces and Iran. At the day’s

Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–An expert panel under the National Council on Social Security, a suprapartisan body to discuss a proposed consumption tax cut and a refundable tax credit system, held its first meeting on Tuesday. The 12-member panel will sort out

Japan Department Stores Association March 24 Yr/Yr Change Total 132,630 M. Yen Up 3.0 pct Clothing 34,326 Up 4.4 Personal Articles 22,153 Down 2.4 Sundry Goods 35,330 Up 8.1 Household Goods 4,572 Down 10.2 Foodstuffs 28,223 Up 1.5 Note: Year-on-year changes are

Japan Department Stores Association March 24 Yr/Yr Change Total 432,015 M. Yen Up 1.6 pct Clothing 109,816 Up 1.6 Personal Articles 69,958 Up 0.4 Sundry Goods 97,943 Up 3.9 Household Goods 12,201 Down 7.5 Foodstuffs 115,850 Up 0.7 Note: Year-on-year changes are

Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s consumer price inflation decelerated for the third straight month in February, falling below 2 pct for the first time since March 2022, as government subsidies and a gasoline tax cut pushed down energy prices, a government report

Tokyo, March 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to designate more underground facilities as temporary emergency shelters that will protect people in case of armed attacks. The country will make maximum use of underground spaces, which are safer, the government said. Some

Washington, March 23 (Jiji Press)–An exhibition of haiku poems and drawings themed on cherry blossoms by Japanese and U.S. elementary school children began at the Japan Information and Culture Center in Washington on Monday. The event, which will run until April 10,