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Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–Major department stores in Japan started their New Year sales on Friday, the day after 2026 kicked off, offering varieties of “lucky bag” product packages to stimulate buying interest as much as possible amid inflation. Sogo & Seibu

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–In a model project by Japan’s internal affairs ministry, municipalities in the countryside are collaborating with university students from urban areas, in order to leverage young people’s ideas for regional revitalization. The project is aimed at securing human

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan was held in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the disaster’s second anniversary on Thursday. The ceremony was

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan was held in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the disaster’s second anniversary on Thursday. The ceremony was

Tokyo, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–The New Year’s Greetings ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of 2026, with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako receiving greetings from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others. In the morning,

Beijing, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–China appears to be approaching South Korea to form a joint diplomatic front against Japan amid bilateral tensions triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a Taiwan contingency. On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor

Tokyo, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–In her New Year’s message on Thursday, the first day of 2026, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said that she will press ahead with necessary reforms, without fearing change. Noting that the new year marks the 100th anniversary

Kamakura, Kanagawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–Natsuko Nakatani creates “kamishibai” picture shows that bring to life stories drawn from myths and the experiences of people in areas devastated by the major earthquake that struck Japan’s Noto Peninsula on New Year’s Day 2024.

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–More than 900 applications needed to close family graves have been filed in the Okunoto area of central Japan since it was hit by the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The pace of applications is 2.5

Tokyo, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese retailers are competing to offer low-priced goods as consumers continue to keep their purse strings tight amid inflation. While it is increasingly difficult for retailers to differentiate their goods from rivals’ in terms of prices due to