Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, called for raising Japan’s public and private investment in research and development to 50 trillion yen in fiscal 2040, in its strategic proposal released Monday for realizing a science and technology-oriented nation.

(Adnkronos) – Europe “must continue to play a central role” in negotations to end the war in Ukraine, and ‘it cannot be Russia that chooses who should represent the European side,” Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday, according to sources

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The number of Asian black bear sightings in Japan in fiscal 2025 came to 50,776, marking the highest figure since comparable data became available in fiscal 2009, provisional data from the Environment Ministry showed Monday. The total for

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese soccer star Kaoru Mitoma injured his left leg during a English Premier League match on Saturday, dealing a setback to the Japanese men’s national soccer team just one month before the start of this year’s World Cup.

Hiroshima/Nagasaki, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, which suffered U.S. atomic bombings in the closing days of World War II, will take differing approaches toward Taiwan again this year over their annual peace ceremonies to commemorate victims of

(The final paragraph should have read “… In fiscal 2023…”) Members of Key Govt Panel Call for Accelerating Energy Investments Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Private-sector members of a Japanese government panel on Monday called for accelerating investments in the energy sector to

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A tanker carrying crude oil from Azerbaijan is expected to arrive in Japan as early as Tuesday, the industry ministry said Monday. This is Japan’s first oil import from Central Asia since the Strait of Hormuz was effectively

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese automaker Subaru Corp. said Monday that it expects to report a consolidated net profit of 90 billion yen for the fiscal year that ended in March, down from the previous estimate of 125 billion yen. The projection

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Three major Japanese shipping companies have projected net profit falls for fiscal 2026, due to rising fuel prices linked to tensions in the Middle East. Nippon Yusen K.K.’s annual net profit is forecast to decrease 7.9 pct from

Hiroshima, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A Japan-hosted international conference to discuss the peaceful use of Antarctica opened in Hiroshima on Monday, attracting attention particularly on whether an environment conservation agreement can be reached amid surging tourism. Bringing together roughly 400 government officials and

(Adnkronos) – Italy wants to see “action” from Russia to end its over-four-year-long invasion of Ukraine, not “words”, foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated on Monday after president Vladimir Putin said he believed the war may “be coming to and end”, hours after

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Ruling and opposition parties agreed Monday to hold the first debate between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and opposition party leaders during the ongoing session of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, on May 20. Opposition parties with 10 or

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani will on Wednesday give an opening address at a signing ceremony at the foreign ministry for a series of Roots Tourism iniatives, according to a ministry statement.  Speeches are also set to be made by

New York, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A Meiji Co. biscuit snack that was discontinued in Japan more than 40 years ago has become a hit overseas. The Hello Panda snack is currently sold at stores in the United States and other countries outside

(2nd para should have read “… join talks …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to send officials to Russia as early as the end of this month chiefly for protecting Japanese business assets in the

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday left open the possibility of her government calling for energy savings, amid supply concerns linked to the war in Iran. “We won’t rule out any possibility and will respond flexibly” to

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished lower on Monday after hitting a new record intraday high in the morning, as buying followed gains in U.S. high-tech issues late last week. The index of 225 issues listed on

Niigata, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A private high school in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan, one of whose students was killed in a microbus crash last week said Sunday that it had arranged buses through Kanbara Tetsudo Co., a local bus operator, multiple times

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan has no plans at present for a meeting between the Japanese and Russian foreign ministers, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday. The comments by Kihara came at a press conference after Moscow suggested that the two

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday left open the possibility of her government calling for energy savings amid supply concerns linked to the war in Iran. “We will not rule out any possibility and will respond flexibly”

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan is not currently in a situation where there would be a major domestic impact in the wake of a hantavirus outbreak confirmed on a cruise ship during a voyage in the Atlantic Ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru

Washington, May 10 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on X, formerly Twitter, Sunday that he will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday during a trip to the East Asian nation. Bessent is

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly rose over 600 points to hit a new record intraday high on Monday morning thanks to purchases following gains in U.S. high-tech issues late last week. At 9:21 a.m., the index

Niigata, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A private high school in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan, one of whose students was killed in a microbus crash last week said Sunday that it had arranged buses through Kanbara Tetsudo Co., a local bus operator, multiple times

Washington, May 10 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on X, formerly Twitter, Sunday that he will meet with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama on Tuesday during a trip to the East Asian nation. Bessent is

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese national who disembarked from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius arrived in Britain on Monday aboard a charter flight arranged by the British government, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said. The individual is “in good health,” according

Washington, May 10 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on X, formerly Twitter, Sunday that he will visit Japan from Monday for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama the following day. The U.S. and Japanese officials

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Convenience stores in Japan, long an essential part of daily life, are seeking to serve as disaster response hubs that help sustain nearby residents in times of major natural disasters. By leveraging their nationwide store networks, convenience store

Kawasaki, Kanagawa Pref., May 11 (Jiji Press)–Passengers of a train running in Kanagawa Prefecture, adjacent to Tokyo, on Sunday complained of a foreign odor, and a woman was sent to hospital. Around 4:35 p.m., a fire department received an emergency call reporting

Washington, May 10 (Jiji Press)–U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said on X, formerly Twitter, that he will visit Japan from Monday for talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama the next day. Bessent is expected to