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Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. unveiled Wednesday a prototype of a coupe model to be sold under the newly independent super luxury brand Century the day before the official start of the Japan Mobility Show 2025 in Tokyo. The leading

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi got through her first meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump without a hitch just a week after her inauguration. Behind the success was her effort to foster trust with Trump by making the

Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Tuesday that giving the Bank of Japan policy space is key to stabilizing inflation expectations and exchange rates. The Japanese government’s “willingness to allow the Bank of Japan policy space will be

Suttsu, Hokkaido, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Suttsu Mayor Haruo Kataoka, who supports proceeding to the next-stage survey to select a final disposal site for high-level nuclear waste, has been re-elected for a seventh consecutive term in the northern Japan town. The 76-year-old independent

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and its new coalition partner, Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party), on Wednesday agreed to establish a joint conference to coordinate policies. The agreement is designed to help the LDP and Nippon

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped over 1,000 points to exceed 51,000 for the first time ever on Wednesday morning as investors hunted semiconductor-related issues actively. The Nikkei index ended the morning session at 51,249.82, up 1,030.64

(The last paragraph should have read, ” …influx of…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) Toyota to Ship Its U.S.-Made Vehicles to Japan Washington, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. plans to ship vehicles produced at its U.S. plants to

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit a record intraday high Wednesday morning, with investors heartened by higher U.S. stocks overnight amid easing concerns over trade tensions between the United States and China. At 9:37 a.m., the Nikkei

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–A series of Japanese court rulings has found key legal provisions on gender dysphoria unconstitutional, but these decisions have not translated into practical relief for people seeking to change the gender recorded on their family registers, largely due

(Adnkronos) – At least 18 suspects and several police officers have been killed during a massive anti-drug operation in Rio de Janeiro, according to Brazilian authorities. “So far we have made 56 arrests and neutralized 18 criminals,” said Rio State Governor Claudio