Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, who became Japan’s first female prime minister on Tuesday, is “caring” and “strong-willed,” according to her longtime friends. Motoko Shimada, 64, of the city of Kashihara, Nara Prefecture, attended the same school as Takaichi from elementary

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The average unit price of new condominiums put up for sale in Tokyo’s densely populated 23 special wards in April-September hit a record high of 133.09 million yen, Real Estate Economic Institute Co. said Tuesday. The figure in

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japanese industry minister Yoji Muto on Tuesday emphasized the importance of liquefied natural gas imports from Russia for Japan. LNG from Russia “plays an extremely important role in Japan’s energy security,” Muto told a press conference. His remarks

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost steam after nearing uncharted territory above 50,000 on Tuesday. The Nikkei average notched a record intraday high of 49,945.95 at 11:22 a.m. ahead of the election of Sanae Takaichi as Japan’s

Warsaw, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Shiori Kuwahara has won fourth prize in the 19th International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition in Warsaw, the contest organizers announced Tuesday. The 30-year-old Kuwahara’s achievement marks the second consecutive time a Japanese-born pianist has won a prize

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, or Japan’s parliament, on Tuesday nominated Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as prime minister to succeed Shigeru Ishiba. Takaichi became the first Japanese woman to serve as the country’s prime minister. She

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Diet, or parliament, on Tuesday nominated Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as new prime minister to succeed Shigeru Ishiba. The House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of the Diet, and the House

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of the Diet, or parliament, elected Sanae Takaichi, president of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as new prime minister to succeed Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday. She garnered 237 votes in

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to launch her cabinet Tuesday evening after being elected new prime minister by the Diet, the country’s parliament, the same day. Takaichi is almost certain to win

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan should encourage the United Nations to establish quasi-permanent Security Council membership and pursue the position, former senior U.N. official Kiyotaka Akasaka has said. “Quasi-permanent seats allowing consecutive re-elections should be established, and Japan should secure one,” Akasaka,

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Business Federation, the country’s largest business lobby known as Keidanren, will propose reforms of the World Trade Organization, including revising the WTO’s decision-making process, Keidanren Chairman Yoshinobu Tsutsui has said. Tsutsui will visit Geneva from Tuesday

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Taiwanese electronic parts maker Yageo Corp. has announced that its tender offer for Japan’s Shibaura Electronics Co. was successful. The tender offer received applications to sell a total of 87.33 pct of Shibaura Electronics shares by Monday’s deadline,

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to launch her cabinet Tuesday evening after being elected new prime minister by the Diet, the country’s parliament, the same day. Takaichi is almost certain to win

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday marked the 30th anniversary of a large-scale rally protesting the sexual assault of a young girl by U.S. military personnel. On Sept. 4, 1995, three U.S. Marines abducted

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigned en masse Tuesday morning. The development marked Komeito’s departure from the Liberal Democratic Party-led ruling coalition and an end to their 26-year partnership, which started in 1999. New LDP

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Japanese stocks kept advancing Tuesday morning, with the key Nikkei 225 index hitting a new record intraday high for the second consecutive day. At 10:53 a.m., the Nikkei average stood at 49,912.23, up 726.73 points, or 1.48 pct,

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Kawasaki Heavy Industries Ltd. and two other Japanese companies have successfully conducted a land-based test of a marine hydrogen engine for the first time in the world. The engine is being developed by the three firms, also including

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–The southernmost Japan prefecture of Okinawa on Tuesday marks the 30th anniversary of a large-scale rally protesting the sexual assault of a young girl by U.S. soldiers. On Sept. 4, 1995, three U.S. Marines abducted and

Tokyo, Oct. 21 (Jiji Press)–Sanae Takaichi, leader of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, is expected to launch her cabinet Tuesday evening after being elected new prime minister by the Diet, the country’s parliament, the same day. Takaichi is almost certain to win

Susono, Shizuoka Pref., Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Monday that it will release a new FJ model of its Land Cruiser SUV in Japan in mid-2026. The new model, developed as a variation of the Land Cruiser’s core 250 series,

(Adnkronos) – The tension between Donald Trump and Gustavo Petro’s Colombia continues to rise, with the American president having called him a “drug trafficking leader”. Shortly after announcing the recall of the ambassador to Washington for consultations, the Colombian Interior Ministry denounces

(Adnkronos) – Italy is “strongly committed” to helping refugees return home the embassy wrote Monday, thanking the United Nations refugee agency in Afghanistan for its work to which the government has contributed two million euros of funds.  “Italy is strongly committed to

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is considering a review of the appropriate level for the government’s rice stockpiling, informed sources said Monday. This is because demand for the staple food in the country has declined by 20 pct since 2001,

(Adnkronos) – The Louvre management denies having contacted an Israeli company to investigate yesterday’s spectacular theft, when four bandits managed to steal eight priceless jewels. Asked by Afp, “the museum management denied” what was claimed by the Israeli company Cgi Group, based

(Adnkronos) – Combatting migration to the European Union “remains a priority” and legal immigration channels are a key tool to tackle the scourge and boost Italy and the bloc’s economic growth and competitiveness, according to Italy.  “The issue of migration remains a

Tokyo, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and Nippon Ishin no Kai (Japan Innovation Party) signed an agreement Monday to form a coalition government between the two parties. The pact, inked by LDP President Sanae Takaichi and

(Adnkronos) – Colombia announces it has recalled its ambassador to the United States, Daniel García-Peña, for consultations, after Donald Trump attacked President Gustavo Petro, accusing him of being “a drug trafficking leader,” and suspended aid to the Latin American country. Foreign Minister

(Adnkronos) – The Louvre museum in Paris has commissioned a private Israeli intelligence company to track down the jewels stolen yesterday from the Apollo gallery. This was announced by Zvika Naveh, CEO of Cgi Group, speaking to the Afp news agency.  “The

Hiroshima, Oct. 20 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan policymaker Hajime Takata said Monday that now is a “prime opportunity” to raise interest rates, as the central bank’s price stability target has nearly been achieved. In a speech in the western Japan city of

(Adnkronos) – “A truly very big step.” This was stated by Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) who is preparing to become the first premier of the Land of the Rising Sun, after signing the coalition