Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–A special adviser to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s cabinet has called for Japan to contribute to U.S. economic security, ahead of her meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Thursday. “President Trump, who is said to

(Adnkronos) – “In the current situation with Iran, at the moment we are not considering launching a maritime security operation.” Thus, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi declared today in Parliament that Japan is not currently considering participating in the coalition to ensure the

(Adnkronos) – A Palestinian civilian was killed on the outskirts of Abu Dhabi when a missile struck his car, authorities reported, as Iran continued its attacks in the Gulf following Israeli-American raids. “Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi intervened following an

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Electrical Electronic and Information Union on Monday decided to accept monthly pay scale hike offers of 12,000 yen or higher from management in the ongoing 2026 “shunto” spring wage negotiations. The minimum acceptable level decided by

(Adnkronos) – U.S. President Donald Trump is working to form a coalition of countries to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and hopes to announce it by the end of this week. Axios reported this, citing 4 sources. 

Washington, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump should reaffirm the importance of their countries’ alliance when they meet in Washington this week ahead of Trump’s visit to China, a prominent U.S. expert has said. The

Naha, Okinawa Pref., March 16 (Jiji Press)–Two ships capsized on Monday off the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, leaving two people dead and two others injured. There were 21 people aboard the ships–three crew members and 18 second grade

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–A panel of experts established by Japan’s Foreign Ministry launched discussions on Monday on how better the country’s overseas development assistance should be provided to meet its strategic needs. The panel of 10 specialists on areas including development

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–No specific measures have been taken for sexual minorities at half of their workplaces in Japan, even after the June 2023 enforcement of a law to promote public understanding for such people, a survey has shown. According to

Saitama, March 16 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese district court Monday sentenced a man to an indefinite prison term for murdering three family members, including a U.S. citizen, in the city of Hanno in Saitama Prefecture, north of Tokyo, in December 2022. The criminal

Naha, Okinawa Pref., March 16 (Jiji Press)–Two ships capsized on Monday off the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, leaving two people dead and two others injured. There were 21 people aboard the ships–three crew members and 18 second grade

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump’s call on Japan to send Self-Defense Forces ships to the Strait of Hormuz has put the country in a difficult situation, as deploying SDF ships to the area would face high hurdles. In a

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Electrical Electronic and Information Union on Monday decided to accept monthly pay scale hike offers of 12,000 yen or higher from management in the ongoing 2026 “shunto” spring wage negotiations. The minimum acceptable level decided by

Naha, Okinawa Pref., March 16 (Jiji Press)–Two ships capsized on Monday off the Henoko district of Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, leaving two people dead. The ships are believed to have been used for protesting against the Japanese government’s plan to relocate

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that her government is considering what to do to ensure the safety of Japan-related ships amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. “The Japanese government is currently considering how to take

Naha, Okinawa Pref., March 16 (Jiji Press)–Two ships capsized on Monday off the Henoko district in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, leaving two people dead. The ships are believed to have been protesting against the Japanese government’s plan to relocate the U.S.

Osaka, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Sharp Corp. on Monday relocated its headquarters back to the city of Osaka in western Japan’s namesake prefecture, after being based for roughly a decade in the city of Sakai in the same prefecture. The new headquarters is

Los Angeles, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese box-office smash “Kokuho” failed to win the Oscar for Makeup and Hairstyling in the 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. Hairstylist and makeup artist Kyoko Toyokawa, Kabuki makeup artist Naomi Hibino and Kabuki wig

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government started releasing its oil reserves Monday to tackle the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran in response to U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. In its first such operation in four years, the government

Naha, Okinawa Pref., March 16 (Jiji Press)–Two China Coast Guard ships entered Japanese waters off the Senkaku Islands in the southernmost prefecture of Okinawa on Monday. As the Haijing ships attempted to approach a Japanese fishing boat, the Japan Coast Guard moved

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have agreed to maintain close communication as tensions escalate in the Middle East, Japan’s Defense Ministry said Monday. During a 30-minute phone call on Sunday night, Hegseth

Ginowan, Okinawa Pref., March 16 (Jiji Press)–People in Okinawa Prefecture are increasingly concerned over a series of cases in which mysterious white foam appeared from manholes near U.S. military facilities in the southernmost Japan prefecture. A civic group has asked the U.S.

Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, March 15 (Jiji Press)–The Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympic Games ended on Sunday, with Japan’s medal haul standing at four. International Paralympic Committee President Andrew Parsons declared closed the first Winter Paralympics held at dispersed venues at a ceremony in Cortina

Tokyo, March 16 (Jiji Press)–Major conveyor-belt sushi chains in Japan are stepping up efforts to secure sustainable marine resources amid the harsh situation facing the fishing industry, including continued declines in catch volume and a growing shortage of fishing operators. They aim

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Former Japanese professional sumo wrestler Wakashimazu, who held the rank of ozeki, the second highest in the makuuchi top division, died of illness on Sunday. He was 69. A native of the town of Nakatane on the island

Seoul, March 15 (Jiji Press)–South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Sunday that 211 people, including two Japanese, have been evacuated from the Middle East on a South Korean military transport aircraft. This came after Japan earlier this month transported South Korean nationals from

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan and the United States agreed Sunday to launch a framework in which the two countries will act quickly together to prevent disruptions in the supply of critical minerals. The agreement was reached at a bilateral ministerial meeting

Tokyo, March 15 (Jiji Press)–Suspects in a high-profile 423-million-yen robbery case in Tokyo in January purchased luxury items or repaid debts after the incident, it was learned Sunday. They are likely to have used part of the stolen money, investigative sources said.

Seoul, March 15 (Jiji Press)–South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety said Sunday that three foreigners, including two Japanese, suffered serious injuries in a fire that occurred at a capsule hotel in central Seoul on Saturday afternoon. According to informed sources,

Miami, March 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan lost to Venezuela 8-5 in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, marking the first time that the Asian powerhouse, a three-time WBC champion, has missed a semifinal spot in the history of the international