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Back to SearchU.S. Remains Committed to Japan's Defense: State Department
The United States remains committed to Japan's defense, State Department Principal Deputy Spokesperson Thomas Piggott said on Thursday.
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China Warns of Increasing Economic Pressure on Japan
Chinese Commerce Ministry spokeswoman He Yongqian has warned that her country may increase economic pressure on Japan, urging Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to retract her comments regarding …
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Japanese Sweep Podium in Tokyo Deaflympics Men's Hammer Throw
Japanese athletes swept the podium in the men's hammer throw at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics on Thursday, led by Riki Toyama, 21, who claimed the gold medal with a throw of 60.19 meters, his personal b…
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LDP Begins Talks to Update Key National Security Documents
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday began talks to update the country's three key national security documents by the end of 2026, as declared by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Published on 1 day, 17 hours ago
Japan-China-S. Korea Ministerial Meeting Postponed
A meeting of culture ministers from Japan, China, and South Korea, scheduled for Monday in Macau, has been postponed, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press conference Thursday.
Published on 1 day, 19 hours ago
Abe Shooter Yamagami Says He Should Not Have Lived until Now
Tetsuya Yamagami, on trial for the 2022 murder of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, said in Nara District Court on Thursday that he should not have lived to his current age of 45, given the …
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Central Tokyo Condo Price Tops 150 M. Yen in Oct.
The average unit price of new condominiums put up for sale in Tokyo's densely populated 23 special wards in October topped 150 million yen due to strong sales of high-priced properties, a think tank …
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LDP Begins Full-Scale Talks on Tax Reform for FY 2026
Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Thursday began full-scale talks on revising the tax system for fiscal 2026, including how much to raise the country's minimum taxable income level.
Published on 1 day, 21 hours ago
Massive Fire in City of Oita Largely Brought Under Control
A large-scale fire that broke out in the Saganoseki district of the southwestern Japan city of Oita on Tuesday has been brought under control, excluding on a nearby uninhabited island, the local fire…
Published on 1 day, 21 hours ago
Hiroshima Oyster Farmers Face Catastrophic Blow from Mass Deaths
The famed oyster industry in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, has been hit by a catastrophic blow from mass deaths at farms.
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