Japan
Japanese Makers Concerned over Prolonged Tariff Talks with U.S.
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese manufactures are concerned over the prospect of prolonged Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, after U.S. President Donald Trump extended...
GSDF Begins Osprey Deployment to Camp in Southwestern Japan
HEADLINES Saga, July 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force opened a camp in the southwestern city of Saga on Wednesday, launching work to...
“Junglia Okinawa” Nature Theme Park Opens
HEADLINES Nakijin, Okinawa Pref., July 25 (Jiji Press)–Junglia Okinawa, a large-scale nature-themed amusement park, opened on Friday in the Yanbaru region of the...
Ishiba Briefs Party Leaders on Japan&U.S. Tariff Deal
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met with other ruling and opposition party leaders Friday to explain his administration’s...
PM Ishiba Orders Steps to Mitigate U.S. Tariffs
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Friday ordered related ministers to take steps to mitigate the impact of...
Japan Police Set Up Website for Crime Victim Support
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency has established a portal website for crime victims, to help them by offering links...
Tokyo Gov. Koike Seeks to Attract U.N. Functions
HEADLINES New York, July 24 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike expressed her eagerness to attract part of the United Nations’ functions to the...
National Ballet of Japan Stages 1st Overseas Performance in London
HEADLINES London, July 24 (Jiji Press)–The National Ballet of Japan on Thursday staged its first hosted performance overseas at the Royal Opera House...
U.S. Pro Wrestling Legend Hulk Hogan Dies at 71
HEADLINES New York, July 24 (Jiji Press)–U.S. professional wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who is also popular in Japan, died in Florida at the...
Sony to Acquire 2.5 Pct Stake in Bandai Namco
HEADLINES Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)–Japanese technology conglomerate Sony Group Corp. has struck an alliance deal with Bandai Namco Holdings Inc. to acquire...