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Tokyo, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–Global progress in eliminating gender inequality has been “precarious,” while Japan can play a meaningful role in advancing equality, UN Women Executive Director Sima Bahous has said in a recent written interview with Jiji Press. “We see real

Tokyo, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–The dollar rose above 155 yen in Tokyo trading on Monday, after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi mentioned the benefits of the yen’s current weakness in a campaign speech over the weekend. At noon, the dollar stood at

London, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese outdoor apparel company Goldwin Inc. has opened a directly run flagship store in central London as part of its efforts to expand its operations into high-growth overseas markets. The London outlet, opened Saturday, is the company’s second

Nagoya, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–Kazuhiro Haraguchi, co-chief of the recently established Tax Cuts Japan & Patriotic Alliance, has called for the abolition of the consumption tax, arguing that ensuing revenue drops could be covered by issuing government bonds and establishing a sovereign

Tokyo, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–International journalist and media personality Morley Robertson died of esophageal cancer Thursday, his talent agency said Sunday. He was 63. The U.S. native spent part of his childhood in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan. After dropping out of the

Tokyo, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–Regional banks in Japan are increasingly pinning their hopes on ship financing, in which funds are provided for building new vessels and purchasing secondhand ships. Japan’s shipbuilding industry, which once played a central role in supporting regional economies

Tokyo, Feb. 2 (Jiji Press)–How to deal with deteriorating Japan-China ties and U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, which is increasingly taking a “peace through strength” approach, are major diplomatic issues in Sunday’s general election in Japan. At a time when the international

Tokyo, Feb. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese journalist and author Nobuhiko Ochiai, known for “The Truth of the Year 2039” and many other books, died of old age on Sunday. He was 84. A native of Tokyo, Ochiai studied international politics at institutions including

Tokyo, Feb. 1 (Jiji Press)–Voters in Japan on Sunday listened attentively to campaign speeches by candidates in the upcoming House of Representatives general election while expressing hopes for a range of policy measures as the country grapples with many challenges including soaring

Tokyo, Feb. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese political party heads and others beefed up their campaign activities Sunday, a week ahead of a closely watched general election for the House of Representatives, the powerful lower chamber of parliament. On the only Sunday during the