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Back to SearchJapan Eyeing Economic Package Topping 20 T. Yen
The Japanese government's planned comprehensive economic package will likely be worth over 20 trillion yen, it was learned Wednesday.
Published on 2 days, 17 hours ago
Ministers, BOJ Gov. Affirm Stable Prices, Economic Growth
Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama, economic and fiscal policy minister Minoru Kiuchi and Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda held talks on Wednesday and agreed on the need to balance stable pr…
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Japan Princess Aiko Visits Dud Bomb Center in Laos
Princess Aiko, daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, visited an education center on unexploded ordnances in the Lao capital of Vientiane on Wednesday.
Published on 2 days, 18 hours ago
Tensions Highlight Lack of Japan Lawmakers with China Connections
The recent flare-up of tensions between Tokyo and Beijing reflecting remarks over Taiwan by Japan's new leader has highlighted the lack of Japanese government officials and ruling party lawmakers wit…
Published on 2 days, 18 hours ago
Sprinter Yamada Wins Japan's 1st Gold at Tokyo Deaflympics
Japanese sprinter Maki Yamada won the men's 400-meter race at the Tokyo 2025 Deaflympics on Wednesday, earning Japan its first gold medal at the ongoing event.
Published on 2 days, 19 hours ago
Tokyo Court Orders U.S. IT Firm to Pay Damages over Pirated Manga
Tokyo District Court on Wednesday ordered U.S. information technology company Cloudflare Inc. to pay about 500 million yen in damages for assisting copyrights violations by pirated manga websites.
Published on 2 days, 19 hours ago
INTERVIEW: Japan to Conduct Strong Crackdown on "Tokuryu" Crime Rings
Japan will conduct a strong crackdown on "tokuryu" anonymous and transient criminal groups, new National Public Safety Commission Chairman Jiro Akama said Tuesday.
Published on 2 days, 19 hours ago
Ousted Ito Mayor Declares Bid to Return to Office
Maki Takubo, a former mayor of Ito, Shizuoka Prefecture, said Wednesday that she will run in the upcoming mayoral election following her removal from office over a scandal about her academic backgrou…
Published on 2 days, 21 hours ago
China to Suspend Japanese Fishery Imports Again
China will suspend its imports of Japanese fishery products again, in the wake of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks about a possible Taiwan contingency, informed sources said We…
Published on 2 days, 22 hours ago
Japan Pump Price Falls below 170 Yen for 1st Time in 29 Months
The average retail price of regular gasoline in Japan stood at 169.8 yen per liter as of Monday, down 3.7 yen from a week before, falling below 170 yen for the first time since June 2023, industry mi…
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