Mitsubishi Quits Akita, Chiba Offshore Wind Power Projects
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Mitsubishi Corp. said Wednesday that it will pull out of offshore wind power projects in three areas of...
Japan Upper House Member's Office Raided over Alleged Fraud
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese public prosecutors raided locations linked to Akira Ishii, an opposition lawmaker in the House of Councillors, the...
Japan Warns about Boat Accidents at Firework Events
HEADLINES Hiroshima, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Coast Guard is warning the public to take precautions after a series of boat accidents during...
Ishimaru Steps Down as Head of Political Group
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Shinji Ishimaru said Wednesday that he will step down as head of The Path to Rebirth, a Japanese...
INTERVIEW: Keihan to Gain Yumeshima Connection after Casino Resort Opening
HEADLINES Osaka, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Keihan Electric Railway Co. will be able to provide access to Yumeshima after the opening of a casino...
Tokyo Marks Longest Streak of “Extremely Hot” Days
HEADLINES Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Central Tokyo on Wednesday marked the 10th consecutive “extremely hot” day, when temperatures rise to 35 degrees Celsius...
Japanese Flights Affected by Conflict in Middle East
HEADLINES Tokyo, June 24 (Jiji Press)–Some flights departing from Japan have returned to the country or been canceled amid high tensions in the...
Japan Welcomes Iran&Israel Ceasefire Deal Announced by Trump
HEADLINES Tokyo, June 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday welcomed a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Iran that was announced by U.S....
INTERVIEW: Tokio Marine to Actively Pursue Acquisitions
HEADLINES Tokyo, June 24 (Jiji Press)–Tokio Marine Holdings Inc. will actively pursue mergers and acquisitions, Masahiro Koike, new group CEO of the Japanese...
Ebe Dancel Returns with 20&Piece Orchestra for 25th Anniversary Concert
The iconic singer-songwriter brings timeless hits and new songs to life with The Manila String Machine in a monumental repeat concert directed by...