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Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–The number of “kodomo shokudo” community cafeterias that provide free or low-cost meals mainly to needy children in Japan has reached a record 12,601 this fiscal year, according to a survey by a nonprofit organization. The total rose

Hachinohe, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–A Japan Meteorological Agency advisory on possible future earthquakes, issued in the wake of Monday’s powerful quake off Aomori Prefecture, northeastern Japan, has led to cancellations of hotel bookings and suspensions of fishing operations. The advisory, which will

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–Over 1,000 municipalities in Japan have ordinances in place calling for measures to support crime victims, the central government said Friday. The number of such municipalities rose by 236 from a year earlier to 1,083 as of April.

Washington, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday avoided taking sides over rising tensions between Japan and China over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a possible Taiwan contingency. Trump “believes that the United States should

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)–The Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey for December, due out Monday, is expected to show narrow improvements in business sentiment among both major Japanese manufacturers and nonmanufacturers, estimates by 11 private think tanks have shown. The think

(Adnkronos) – For the first time, Thailand confirms civilian casualties due to the new escalation on the border with Cambodia. Three civilians were killed in the clashes, said Thai Defense Ministry spokesman Surasant Kongsiri to The Nation newspaper. Nine soldiers died, according

Tokyo, Dec. 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan Innovation Party (Nippon Ishin no Kai) leader Hirofumi Yoshimura on Thursday sounded negative about ending his party’s coalition with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party even if a bill regarding a reduction in House of Representatives seats is

(Adnkronos) – Bangladesh to vote on February 12. Voters will be called to the polls for parliamentary elections and to express themselves in the referendum on reforms, on the so-called ‘July Charter’. These will be the first consultations since the protests that

(Adnkronos) – Russia has announced the capture of Siversk, in eastern Ukraine, considered one of the last defensive strongholds hindering the advance towards the major cities of Kramatorsk and Sloviansk. The fall of the populated area would represent a significant step for

(Adnkronos) – One person has died due to an explosion in the Darnytskyi district of the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. Ukrinform reports this based on confirmation from the Police.  “According to initial reports, one person died and another was injured due to the