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Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s leisure-related market expanded 5.6 pct from the previous year to 75,203 billion yen in 2024, the Japan Productivity Center, a private think tank, said Tuesday. The latest figure surpassed the pre-pandemic level of 72,307 billion yen recorded

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–The Kanazawa branch of Nagoya High Court on Wednesday ruled that the July election of the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of Japan’s parliament, was held in a state of unconstitutionality in terms of vote-value

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average jumped 2.16 pct to close above 51,000 for the first time ever Wednesday, led by purchases of semiconductor-related issues. The Nikkei index rose 1,088.47 points to 51,307.65. Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest climbed

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government kept its basic economic assessment unchanged in a monthly report released Wednesday, maintaining its views on major sectors including private consumption. “The Japanese economy is recovering at a moderate pace, while the effects caused from

Tokyo, Oct. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday confirmed cooperation to enhance the deterrence and response capabilities of the bilateral alliance in an apparent effort to counter threats from China. In their first

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

(Adnkronos) – The Mexican Navy has confirmed it is engaged in a rescue operation following US attacks against four suspected drug trafficking vessels in the Eastern Pacific Ocean, which left only one survivor. The operation is underway more than 400 miles (6,450

(Adnkronos) – Hungarian police today questioned activist Géza Buzás-Habel, the main organizer of the Pride parade in the university city of Pécs, an event held in early October with the participation of thousands of people despite being banned by authorities under Hungary’s

(Adnkronos) – At least three Republican senators on the Foreign Relations Committee have announced they are ready to vote against the ratification of Amer Ghalib, the ambassador to Kuwait nominated by Donald Trump. The stance taken by these three senators, to whom

(Adnkronos) – Five Sudanese Red Cross workers have been killed in an attack in Bara, in the state of North Kordofan, among the main battlefields in the civil war in the African country. Three other workers are missing, the International Federation of

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s 5.5 billion euro Mattei Plan to spur Africa’s economic growth and help stabilise the continent and curb migration marks “the beginning of a new political season,” foreign minister Antonio Tajani said during a visit to Mauritania on Tuesday.  “This

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and U.S. governments on Tuesday announced investment projects worth up to 400 billion dollars involving Japanese and U.S. companies, including the construction of advanced nuclear power plants. The projects could fall under a framework outlined in

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted an autumn garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo on Tuesday. The Imperial couple and other members of the Imperial Family were divided into two groups–one consisting of the

(Adnkronos) – Hurricane Melissa could affect 1.5 million people in Jamaica alone. This was stated by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, warning against a “massive impact” of the meteorological phenomenon. “1.5 million people could be affected,” Necephor

(Adnkronos) – The Syrian Interior Ministry announced that it had seized approximately 11 million captagon pills from neighboring Lebanon, in one of the largest operations of its kind since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad. In a statement, the Syrian institution

(Adnkronos) – The American Senate will vote today for the 13th time on the bill to fund the government and end the 28-day shutdown. The procedural vote will take place at 11:30 AM, 4:30 PM in Italy, and Republicans need the votes

(Adnkronos) – Portugal’s minority government has reached an agreement with the far-right Chega party to propose a new law that tightens the rules for foreigners to obtain Portuguese citizenship, authorities reported. A first vote on the law in the Portuguese Parliament is

Tokyo, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday demonstrated their unity in a speech to members of the Japanese Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Forces Japan aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS George Washington. “The

Nara, Oct. 28 (Jiji Press)–Tetsuya Yamagami, who is charged with murdering former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in the western Japan city of Nara about three years ago, pleaded guilty at the first hearing of his trial at Nara District Court on