Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako met with French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday. During their 20-minute talks, the two sides discussed cultural exchanges between Japan and France, according

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Narita International Airport Corp. has abandoned its plan to open a new runway in March 2029 due to challenges in acquiring necessary land, it was learned Thursday. After meeting with transport minister Yasushi Kaneko in Tokyo on the

(Adnkronos) – The air defenses of the United Arab Emirates announced that they intercepted 19 ballistic missiles and 26 drones launched from Iran today. Since the beginning of the war, the Emirati defense has intercepted 457 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles, and

(Adnkronos) – Moscow and Cairo could start discussions to create an energy hub in Egypt, Russian President Vladimir Putin anticipated after meeting Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty at the Kremlin. Putin stressed that Russia and Egypt already have many projects, several of

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government and Okinawa Prefecture have decided to hold the first field drill to evacuate residents of the southernmost prefecture’s remote islands under the civil protection law, it was learned Thursday. With a Taiwan contingency in mind,

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industry minister Ryosei Akazawa on Thursday instructed senior officials from relevant government ministries and agencies to grasp the supply chain situation of critical products amid the ongoing military conflict between the U.S.-Israel camp and Iran. At the

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–High crude oil prices stemming from rising tensions in the Middle East are dampening corporate sentiment in Japan, with the Bank of Japan’s “tankan” quarterly survey for March showing that both large manufacturers and nonmanufacturers expect their business

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan plans to keep calling for an early de-escalation of the military clashes between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran through dialogue after U.S. President Donald Trump’s closely followed speech provided no surprise on the matter. Prime Minister Sanae

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Thursday addressed privacy concerns regarding a bill to establish a national intelligence council aimed at enhancing the government’s intelligence capabilities. The planned council “will not unnecessarily infringe on citizens’ privacy,” Takaichi said

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese police took action against 12,178 people over crimes related to “tokuryu” anonymous and transient crime groups in 2025, the National Police Agency said Thursday. In a report on organized crimes released the same day, the NPA pointed

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese mobile communications company NTT Docomo Inc. said Thursday that it will launch a service linking smartphones directly to U.S. space business SpaceX’s Starlink satellite communications network April 27. The service enables sending and receiving text messages, as

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Unification Church believers are preparing to set up a new organization following a Tokyo High Court order to dissolve the religious group, it was learned Thursday. When the new organization will be established has not yet been decided,

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks plummeted Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s closely watched address dashed hopes for de-escalation in Middle East tensions, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 average briefly losing over 1,400 points. The index of 225 selected issues listed

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks plummeted Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s closely watched address dashed hopes for de-escalation in Middle East tensions, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 average briefly losing over 1,400 points. The index of 225 selected issues listed

(Adnkronos) – Peach Aviation Limited, Japan’s first low-cost airline, introduces its new logo, which will be followed by a livery renewal in spring 2027. For this important renewal, the company has chosen internationally renowned designer Oki Sato as its creative partner. Jiji

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–A suprapartisan group of Japanese lawmakers promoting relations with Israel on Wednesday asked the Israeli side to seek a peace agreement with Iran. A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz will undermine people’s lives, former Japanese Defense

(Adnkronos) – The United States has revoked sanctions against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodríguez, according to the US Treasury Department website, in a further sign of rapprochement between Washington and Caracas, three months after the raid that led to the capture of

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority has approved a plan to ease a rule on the deadline for installing antiterrorism facilities at nuclear power plants. Under the country’s new regulatory standards for nuclear plants, the operators are obliged to complete

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–The disaster-crippled Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant on Thursday began the first round of treated water discharge into the sea for fiscal 2026. This is the 19th round of the release of the treated water containing radioactive

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government hopes for progress in U.S.-Iran talks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Thursday. “A solution through dialogue is crucial. We hope that the talks with Iran that Trump has mentioned in recent days will

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency on Thursday issued structural reform guidelines that call for sharing equipment and personnel across prefectural police departments and for flexibly reviewing the division of roles between police headquarters and stations. The guidelines present a

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Finance Ministry on Thursday set the coupon on the April issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds auctioned the same day at 2.4 pct, the highest level in 28 years and eight months. The rate is up from

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday visited Astroscale Holdings Inc., a Tokyo-based space venture with advanced technology to remove space debris. The visit came after the leaders agreed at their summit talks

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Representatives of cancer patient and other groups have submitted a request to the health ministry, calling for measures to ensure a stable supply of medical materials amid escalating Middle East tensions. “We want the government to present a

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged more than 1,000 points Thursday morning, with selling sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s address on the Iranian situation. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s

New York, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Subaru Corp. unveiled a new electric vehicle and a hybrid SUV to the press at the New York International Auto Show on Wednesday, aiming to start the deliveries of the two models in North America later this

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan has begun an emission trading system in which companies that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide must participate. Under the system, launched at the start of fiscal 2026 on Wednesday, such companies are allocated emission allowances for

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average fell more than 1,000 points Thursday morning, with selling spurred by an address on the Iranian situation by U.S. President Donald Trump. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo

New York, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Combined new vehicle sales by six Japanese automakers in the U.S. market fell 5.4 pct to 1,416,619 units in the first quarter of the year from a year earlier, according to data released by the companies Wednesday.

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency on Thursday issued structural reform guidelines that call for sharing equipment and personnel across prefectural police departments and for flexibly reviewing the division of roles between police headquarters and stations. The guidelines present a