Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi refrained from visiting war-related Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during its three-day autumn festival, which ended Monday. Takaichi, however, offered a “masakaki” ritual tree stand to the Shinto shrine in her capacity as prime

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–A total of 16.2 pct of companies in Japan have experienced data breaches, including suspected cases, due to cyberattacks or human error, a survey by Teikoku Databank Ltd. showed Monday. According to the survey, 30.2 pct of large

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–As Monday marked the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Japan-Soviet Joint Declaration, which stipulates the return of two of the four disputed islands to Japan, Russia has further hardened its stance on the territorial dispute. The declaration includes

Yokohama, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Five vehicles collided at an intersection in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, on Monday, leaving one person dead and 13 others injured, according to local police and other authorities. Fourteen people–two people in a passenger car, 11

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Technologies showcased at the 2025 World Exposition in Osaka, western Japan, are seeing growing practical applications, including a sheet of heart muscle cells made from induced pluripotent stem, or iPS, cells. “This would resolve a hopeless situation,” Kazuyoshi

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday left open the possibility of issuing government bonds to fund the envisaged reduction in the consumption tax on food items. “We are not ruling out bond issuance” to finance the tax

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to resume accepting foreign workers for meal services at medical and welfare facilities, as well as schools, as an emergency measure starting next April, it was learned Monday. The government presented the plan at

(Adnkronos) – French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged “shortcomings in forecasting and intelligence” but rejected his Interior Minister’s resignation. The Elysée announced this. “To put an end to the phenomena of barricades and looting, Macron also asked the Interior Minister to implement new

(Adnkronos) – A court in Mombasa, Kenya, will issue a highly anticipated verdict on Monday, October 19, in the trial against a self-proclaimed guru and his accomplices, accused of starving 191 people – largely children – in the name of a macabre

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Taiwanese individuals with Japanese professional qualifications, such as doctors, nursery teachers and real estate appraisers, no longer have to list “China” as their nationality in documents, it was learned Monday. At a meeting of a group of lawmakers

Yokohama, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–At least four vehicles collided at an intersection in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo, on Monday, leaving one person dead and 13 others injured, according to local fire officials and other authorities. Fourteen people–two people in a

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–As Monday marked the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Japan-Soviet Joint Declaration, which stipulates the return of two of the four disputed islands to Japan, Russia has further hardened its stance on the territorial dispute. The declaration includes

Maebashi, Gunma Pref., Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Fossils unearthed in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, dating back about 15.5 million years, have been identified as a new species of sperm whale, offering clues to the evolution of the deep-diving marine mammals. The species, named

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Monday left open the possibility of issuing government bonds to fund the envisaged reduction in the consumption tax on food items, despite her previous claim that the necessary funds would be secured

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Monday warned against any move to deny preferential treatment being considered for European vehicles in the European Union to Japanese vehicles. The European Union “should treat products made in Japan on an equal footing

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism Minister Tatsunori Ibayashi on Monday became the second minister to visit war-related Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo during its autumn festival this year, following growth strategy minister Minoru Kiuchi. Ibayashi visited the shrine

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Subaru Corp. plans to launch a software-defined vehicle, or SDV, which can improve performance through software updates, in the latter half of the 2020s, using a new electronic control unit to integrate vehicle controls and driver-assistance functions, according

Yokohama, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Lawyer Atsumi Harasawa won her first term as Yokohama mayor, defeating six rivals, including scandal-hit former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, in Sunday’s election. The mayoral election in the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, which neighbors Tokyo, was held following Yamanaka’s

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Japan aims to strengthen its investigative capabilities using advanced technology, including artificial intelligence, to tackle cyberattacks and “tokuryu” loosely organized anonymous criminal groups, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Yasuhiro Hanashi has said. “We need to respond without delay

Tokyo, Oct. 19 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s education ministry plans to expand Japanese-language education for foreign residents as their numbers reach a record high and many communities struggle to meet growing demand for classes. Japan had a record 4,281,026 foreign residents at the end

Yokohama, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–Lawyer Atsumi Harasawa won her first term as Yokohama mayor, defeating six rivals, including scandal-hit former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, in Sunday’s election. The mayoral election in the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, which neighbors Tokyo, was held following Yamanaka’s

Yokohama, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–Lawyer Atsumi Harasawa is certain to win her first term as Yokohama mayor, defeating six rivals, including scandal-hit former Mayor Takeharu Yamanaka, in Sunday’s election. The mayoral election in the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture, which neighbors Tokyo, was

Nagoya, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–The opening ceremony of the first Japan-hosted Asian Para Games took place at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, the capital of Aichi Prefecture, central Japan, on Sunday, officially marking the start of the 2026 Games. About 3,000 athletes

Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–The first de facto replacement of a cabinet minister since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi took office a year ago has exposed the weaknesses of her grip on power. Information crucial to Takaichi’s decision on whether to replace

Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Immigration Services Agency plans to raise the minimum annual salary requirement for foreign nationals seeking residence status as highly skilled professionals from the current 3 million yen, agency sources said Sunday. The move comes amid rising wages

Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–An executive of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Sunday denied that scandal-hit former agriculture minister Kazuo Yana had influenced budget cuts for municipalities whose mayors did not support him in a general election. Commenting on Yana’s remark

Tokyo, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s health ministry has drawn up guidelines outlining points to consider when creating advertisements in collaboration with movies and television dramas to raise awareness of government policies. The move came after a poster promoting support for cancer patients

Bangkok, Oct. 18 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s nominal gross domestic product is projected to drop to sixth place globally in 2027, with India and Britain overtaking it, according to the latest International Monetary Fund World Economic Outlook report. The main reason for the decline

Kurayoshi, Tottori Pref., Oct. 17 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Princess Aiko attended a national conference on disaster management in Kurayoshi, Tottori Prefecture, western Japan, on Saturday. The princess, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, listened intently to presentations by five speakers,

Tokyo, Oct. 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a ritual “masakaki” tree stand offering to war-related Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Saturday, the start of its autumn festival. She offered the masakaki in her capacity as prime minister. Takaichi is