Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Waleed Siam, the representative of the Permanent General Mission of Palestine in Japan, on Monday called on Japan to recognize Palestine as a state soon, following such moves by countries including Britain. The Palestinian ambassador’s call came after

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The United States’ possible deviation from the international framework for financial regulations would have undesirable consequences, Toshiyuki Miyoshi, a senior official at Japan’s Financial Services Agency, warned. “The United States has played a significant role” in financial regulations,

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five contenders filing their candidacies. The five, in order of candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki Kobayashi,

Osaka, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Kubota Corp. unveiled a concept model of its unmanned agriculture tractor powered by a hydrogen fuel cell, at the World Exposition in Osaka, a city in western Japan, on Monday. It was the first time for a hydrogen-powered

Toyoake, Aichi Pref., Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The municipal assembly of Toyoake in Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Monday passed an ordinance limiting daily leisure-related screen time for all residents to two hours. The ordinance, aimed at preventing excessive use of smartphones, personal

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan agreed Monday to share management know-how from the ongoing World Exposition in Osaka with Saudi Arabia, the 2030 Expo host. After meeting with relevant cabinet ministers from the Middle Eastern country in Tokyo, Japan’s industry minister Yoji

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Resona Bank and security company Alsok Co. will collaborate in helping Japanese local governments automate the collection of taxes and utility fees, people familiar with the matter told Jiji Press on Monday. The Japanese companies aim to help

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average hit an all-time closing high on Monday, partly aided by buying focused on semiconductor-related issues after their U.S. counterparts’ strong performances late last week. The key index for the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s

(Adnkronos) – Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific could cancel more than 500 flights due to the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa. “Starting at 6 p.m. tomorrow, September 23, Cathay Pacific passenger flights arriving and departing from Hong Kong International Airport will cease

(Adnkronos) – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung would accept an agreement between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un under which North Korea commits to freezing the production of its nuclear weapons, rather than eliminating them. The head of state told the

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Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nippon Paper Industries Co. said Monday that an Australian subsidiary sued the state government of Victoria the same day for alleged breach of a supply contract for eucalyptus wood as a raw material for printing and information

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan urges Iran to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency immediately, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday. “We attach great importance to the IAEA’s efforts to verify Iranian nuclear activities,” the top Japanese government

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will take a comprehensive approach in considering the timing of recognizing a Palestinian state, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Monday. “As Japan supports a two-state solution (for Palestine and Israel), it is a matter

(6th para should have read “… bone …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Fossils found in Hokkaido more than a decade ago have recently been identified as belonging to a new right whale species. The fossil bones were first

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Nissan Motor Co. has shown to the media a prototype car equipped with its next-generation “ProPilot” driver assistance system capable of hands-free autonomous driving in urban areas. The demonstration was held ahead of the planned fiscal 2027 release

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies. The five, in the order of their candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba will mark 358 days in office Tuesday, equaling the tenure of Taro Aso, currently supreme adviser of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party. Shortly after taking office in October last year, the Ishiba-led LDP

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The campaign period for the Oct. 4 leadership election of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party kicked off Monday, with five filing their candidacies. The five, in the order of their candidacy filing, are former economic security minister Takayuki

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the newest 10-year Japanese government bond issue, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, reached 1.650 pct in Tokyo interdealer trading Monday, the highest level since July 2008. The yield on the 379th 10-year

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Yohei Sasakawa, honorary chair of Japan’s Nippon Foundation, visited Moscow and met with Patriarch Kirill, the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, according to Sasakawa. During the meeting, held on Saturday, Kirill told Sasakawa that the Russian church

Tokyo, Sept. 22 (Jiji Press)–Golden shares, a special class of stock that gives the holder veto power over major corporate decisions, are drawing increased attention in Japan amid debates over economic security and investment. In the protracted negotiations over Nippon Steel Corp.’s

Tokyo, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo wrapped up its nine-day run on Sunday, with host nation Japan taking two medals. In the men’s 4×100 meters relay final at the Japan National Stadium on the final day, Japan

Tokyo, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–The 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo wrapped up its nine-day run on Sunday, with host nation Japan taking two medals. In the men’s 4×100 meters relay final at the Japan National Stadium on the final day, Japan

Tokyo, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s closely watched leadership race is set to be announced Monday, kicking off the 12-day official election campaign period ahead of the Oct. 4 voting by party lawmakers. It will be the first

Saitama, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, set to run in the Oct. 4 leadership election at Japan’s ruling party, said Sunday that he will not dissolve the House of Representatives soon for a snap general election if he is elected

Saitama, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–Agriculture minister Shinjiro Koizumi, set to run in the upcoming leadership election of Japan’s ruling party, said Sunday that he will not dissolve the House of Representatives early for a snap election if he is elected prime minister.

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–People paid tribute on Sunday to the 19 victims of the torrential rain that hit the northern part of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, a year ago. Altars were set up in the

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–The population of people aged 39 or younger in the disaster-stricken Okunoto region of Ishikawa Prefecture, central Japan, is shrinking at twice the speed of those aged 40 and older, Jiji Press has learned. The region

Tokyo, Sept. 21 (Jiji Press)–Yasuhiro Tsuyuki, former commissioner-general of Japan’s National Police Agency, has pinned high hopes on new measures aimed at cracking down on “tokuryu” crime groups comprising loosely connected anonymous members and operating on social media. In October, Japanese police