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Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Nearly half of cafes in Tokyo and nearby areas that exhibit rare wild animals and allow customers to touch them have given no explanations in advance on risks related to such animals, a survey by the World Wide

(Adnkronos) – Nine people – including five Italian and one French climber – have died in the Himalayas where two separate incidents occurred since Friday: yesterday morning, an avalanche swept away 12 people who were at a base camp in Yalung Ri,

(Adnkronos) – Peru has announced the breaking of diplomatic relations with Mexico, after the country granted asylum to the former prime minister accused of attempted coup. The Peruvian Foreign Minister, Hugo de Zela, expressed “astonishment and deep regret” after learning that Betssy

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that her government will seek to introduce a refundable tax credit program, which would provide cash benefits or tax cuts depending on income level. “We will consider it as soon as

Matsue, Shimane Pref., Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–The Matsue branch of Hiroshima High Court ruled on Tuesday that the House of Councillors election in July was held in a “state of unconstitutionality” due to vote-value disparities of up to 3.13 times. This was

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s welfare ministry is considering a new support measure for childbirth to replace the existing lump-sum allowance, officials said. The ministry will explore the possibility of establishing a new allowance program under public medical insurance to make childbirth

Tokyo, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s new digital transformation minister Hisashi Matsumoto has called for a national debate on the utilization of medical data for drug development. “Japan could secure huge national interest by improving its ability to develop drugs,” Matsumoto said in

Anan, Tokushima Pref., Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–As the number of fatalities from bear attacks in Japan rises to a record high this fiscal year, a company, based in Anan, Tokushima Prefecture, western Japan, has developed a bear repellent spray in the hope

New Delhi, Nov. 4 (Jiji Press)–India can become a hub for international shipping, serving as a base for exports to Africa and the Middle East, Yutaka Ikeda, managing director of Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd.’s Indian arm, said in a

Japan Automobile Dealers Association Nov. 4 Yr/Yr Change Total 247,883 units Down 4.3 pct Over-2,000-c.c. Cars 141,251 Down 8.4 Smaller Cars 73,203 Down 5.3 Trucks 32,737 Up 21.9 Buses 692 Down 13.5 -Brand- Daihatsu 2,180 Down 24.5 Honda 28,634 Down 2.3 Lexus