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Japan's DMM Bitcoin to end business after losing 48 bil. yen in leak
Published: December 2, 2024 06:04
Japanese cryptocurrency exchange DMM Bitcoin Co. said Monday it will go out of business after losing 48.2 billion yen ($320 million) worth of digital assets in an unauthorized leak late May. The exchange will transfer its customer assets to SBI VC Trade…
Bear killed after 2-day rampage through northeast Japan supermarket
Published: December 2, 2024 05:22
A bear was trapped and killed Monday after a two-day stay in a northeastern Japan supermarket, police said, ending an incident in which the animal attacked a male employee and dined out in the store's meat section. The approximately 1-meter-long bear was…
Talks on global plastic pollution treaty fail to reach agreement
Published: December 2, 2024 04:59
Countries negotiating a treaty to address plastic pollution ended their weeklong meeting in Busan, South Korea, on Monday without an agreement. The fifth session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee brought together more than 170 countries…
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 2, 2024
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Published: December 2, 2024 00:20
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BREAKING NEWS: Japan's capital spending in July-Sept. rises 8.1% on year
Published: December 1, 2024 23:53
BREAKING NEWS: Japan's capital spending in July-Sept. rises 8.1% on year ==KyodoRead full story here
North Korean troops in Russia killed, Zelenskyy tells Kyodo News
Published: December 1, 2024 14:37
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that North Korean soldiers deployed in western Russia have been killed and wounded. In an exclusive interview with Kyodo News in Kyiv, Zelenskyy also suggested that global support for Ukraine is not…
BREAKING NEWS: Zelenskyy says Ukraine stands with Japan, thanks Tokyo for support
Published: December 1, 2024 14:23
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BREAKING NEWS: Zelenskyy says NATO important for Ukraine's security
Published: December 1, 2024 14:10
BREAKING NEWS: Zelenskyy says NATO important for Ukraine's security <FULL STORY> ==KyodoRead full story here
BREAKING NEWS: Zelenskyy calls for more global support for Ukraine
Published: December 1, 2024 14:09
BREAKING NEWS: Zelenskyy calls for more global support for Ukraine <FULL STORY> ==KyodoRead full story here
BREAKING NEWS: N. Korean soldiers killed or wounded, Zelenskyy says in interview
Published: December 1, 2024 14:06
BREAKING NEWS: N. Korean soldiers killed or wounded, Zelenskyy says in interview <FULL STORY> ==KyodoRead full story here
Osaka Gov. Yoshimura elected head of Japan's No. 2 opposition party
Published: December 1, 2024 10:02
Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura, who is nationally recognized, was elected Sunday as the top leader of Japan's second-largest opposition party, with a pledge to rebuild the party's political footing following a loss of seats in the October general election.…
Athletics: Yoshida wins Fukuoka marathon in Japan's 3rd fastest time
Published: December 1, 2024 09:18
Yuya Yoshida took a fast first step toward qualifying for next year's world athletics championships by winning the Fukuoka International Marathon in 2 hours, 5 minutes, 16 seconds, Japan's third-fastest time. The 27-year-old beat the standard qualifying…
Japan eyes next-gen solar power equivalent to 20 nuclear reactors
Published: December 1, 2024 07:48
The Japanese government is planning to generate some 20 gigawatts of electricity, equivalent to the output of 20 nuclear reactors, through thin and bendable perovskite solar cells in fiscal 2040. The industry ministry plans to designate next-generation…
Kyodo News Digest: Dec. 1, 2024
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Published: December 1, 2024 06:39
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PM Ishiba's vehicle rear-ends police car in western Japan
Published: December 1, 2024 04:16
The vehicle carrying Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba rear-ended a police car Sunday in Tottori Prefecture, western Japan. Ishiba was not injured, according to government officials. At around 10:30 a.m. the prime minister's vehicle apparently hit the security…
Football: Doan nets 5th goal of season in 100th Freiburg appearance
Published: December 1, 2024 03:06
Japan attacker Ritsu Doan marked his 100th appearance for German Bundesliga side Freiburg by scoring in a 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday. The 26-year-old Samurai Blue star struck his fifth goal of the season to make it 2-0 in the…
Princess Aiko turns 23, takes on more official duties while working
Published: December 1, 2024 00:15
Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 23 on Sunday, marking her first year as a working adult while growing into her role as a member of the Japanese imperial family. Having graduated from university in the spring,…
Japan to provide defense equipment to Philippines, 3 other nations
Published: December 1, 2024 00:00
Japan plans to provide defense equipment to the Philippines, Indonesia, Mongolia and Djibouti under its official security assistance to the armed forces of like-minded countries that share its values, a government source said Saturday. The four countries…
30% of tourists to Japan experienced overtourism problems in 2024
Published: November 30, 2024 23:47
Over 30 percent of foreign tourists to Japan experienced problems associated with overtourism during their trips in 2024 and more than 60 percent said they are willing to accept higher charges as a way to ease congestion and protect natural and cultural…
Plan emerges for Japan retailer Seven & i to spin off noncore stores
Published: November 30, 2024 14:01
A plan for Japanese retail giant Seven & i Holdings Co. to separately sell some of its noncore specialty store businesses is being floated as part of an effort to offload shares in its intermediate subsidiary York Holdings Co., a source close to the matter…
Olympics: Japan's Paris medalists parade in Tokyo to thank fans
Published: November 30, 2024 09:17
Around 100 Japanese athletes who competed at the Paris Olympics and Paralympics paraded Saturday on a famous street in Tokyo's Nihombashi area for about 700 meters to thank fans for their support. About 10,000 spectators gathered on Chuo Street to catch a…
Chinese police make arrest in fatal stabbing of Japan boy in Shenzhen
Published: November 30, 2024 07:43
Chinese police have formally arrested and are expected to prosecute a Chinese man in his 40s on suspicion of murder in the fatal stabbing of a Japanese schoolboy in September, diplomatic sources said Saturday. The Japanese government has requested China…
Baseball: BayStars celebrate Japan Series win with parade in Yokohama
Published: November 30, 2024 04:33
The DeNA BayStars celebrated their first Japan Series title in 26 years Saturday with a championship parade through Yokohama. Manager Daisuke Miura and players were cheered by fans as they traveled the roughly 1.5-kilometer parade route from the city's…
Japan firm's wearable robot suits to help injured Ukraine soldiers
Published: November 30, 2024 01:09
Wearable suits developed by a Japanese robotics company are set to be used to help former Ukrainian soldiers who suffered severe injuries in the war against Russia regain muscular functions. Cyberdyne Inc. said it has won a 360 million yen ($2.4 million)…
Japan crown prince hopes female imperial members' opinions are heard
Published: November 30, 2024 00:49
Crown Prince Fumihito, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, said ahead of his 59th birthday on Saturday that the opinions of female royal members must be heard as lawmakers consider allowing them to retain their imperial status even after they marry a…
China resumes visa-free scheme for short-term Japan visitors
Published: November 30, 2024 00:40
China restarted its unilateral visa-free arrangement for short-term Japanese visitors on Saturday, allowing stays of up to 30 days in a move believed to be aimed at promoting tourism and trade amid a downturn in the world's second-largest economy. The…
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 30, 2024
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Published: November 30, 2024 00:29
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Japan, Britain, Italy weigh Saudi Arabia joining fighter jet project
Published: November 29, 2024 13:22
Japan, Britain and Italy are considering inviting Saudi Arabia to join their next-generation fighter jet development project with its financial support, a British government source said Friday. Britain is looking to provide support for engineers in the…
Sumo association to visit London after 20-year overseas hiatus
Published: November 29, 2024 11:41
The Japan Sumo Association's first overseas exhibitions in 20 years will take place next October in London, the organizing body revealed Friday. In advance of the tour, JSA President Hakkaku will attend Wednesday's press conference in London. Read…
Greece withdraws from 2025 World Expo in Osaka, becoming 8th nation
Published: November 29, 2024 11:10
Greece has decided to withdraw from the World Expo scheduled for next year in Osaka, Japan, the organizer said Friday, with the European country citing fiscal constraints. It is the eighth country to drop out after initially planning to participate in the…
BREAKING NEWS: Japan, Britain, Italy weigh Saudi Arabia joining fighter jet project
Published: November 29, 2024 11:02
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Mt. Fuji photo spot to get new fences to curb jaywalking
Published: November 29, 2024 10:15
A central Japan town plans to put up new fences along a road in front of a Lawson convenience store offering scenic views of Mt. Fuji, local authorities said Friday, aiming to prevent people from stepping into traffic at the spot popular among foreign…
BREAKING NEWS: Japan gov't OKs 13.9 tril. yen extra budget to curb inflation burden
Published: November 29, 2024 08:00
BREAKING NEWS: Japan gov't OKs 13.9 tril. yen extra budget to curb inflation burden ==KyodoRead full story here
Japan PM vows cross-party approach in Diet to achieve policies
Published: November 29, 2024 07:43
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday he will strive to build consensus across party lines as his minority government looks for opposition support to achieve policy goals after a dismal election outcome. In his first policy speech in…
Over 3,000 Toshiba group staff apply for early retirement program
Published: November 29, 2024 07:38
Over 3,000 employees of Toshiba Corp.'s group companies in Japan have applied for its early retirement program as part of the company's turnaround plans, sources familiar with the matter said Friday. The number represents about 5 percent of the domestic…
BREAKING NEWS: Over 3,000 Toshiba group staff apply for early retirement program
Published: November 29, 2024 06:14
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PFAS chemicals detected in 20% of Japanese tap water in gov't survey
Published: November 29, 2024 06:09
Chemicals potentially harmful to human health, collectively known as PFAS, were detected in about 20 percent of tap water in Japan, though no samples contained the maximum permissible amount tentatively set by the government, a survey showed Friday. In the…
Chinese man admits to role in Yasukuni shrine graffiti case
Published: November 29, 2024 05:14
A Chinese national living in Japan on Friday admitted to his involvement in a graffiti incident at the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo in May. Jiang Zhuojun, 29, pleaded guilty at the Tokyo District Court to charges of damaging property and…
Ex-China editor accused of info leak to Japan given 7-yr jail term
Published: November 29, 2024 03:59
A Beijing court on Friday gave a seven-year jail term to a former senior editor at a major Chinese newspaper affiliated with the ruling Communist Party who had been accused of leaking information to Japanese diplomats, sources familiar with the matter…
Social media now bears responsibility to protect children: Australian PM
Published: November 29, 2024 03:45
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Friday that social media platforms now have a responsibility to ensure the safety of children, after the country's parliament passed a world-first bill banning children under 16 from the services. The…
Football: Kubo scores, assists as Sociedad beat Ajax in Europa League
Published: November 29, 2024 03:15
Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo scored one goal and set up another as Spain's Real Sociedad defeated Ajax of the Netherlands 2-0 at home in the league phase of football's Europa League on Thursday. The win moved Sociedad up to 16th in the 36-team standings on…
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. dollar falls below 150 yen for 1st time since late Oct.
Published: November 29, 2024 01:48
BREAKING NEWS: U.S. dollar falls below 150 yen for 1st time since late Oct. ==KyodoRead full story here
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 29, 2024
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Published: November 29, 2024 00:25
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BREAKING NEWS: Japan's industrial output in Oct. rises 3.0% on month
Published: November 28, 2024 23:51
BREAKING NEWS: Japan's industrial output in Oct. rises 3.0% on month ==KyodoRead full story here
BREAKING NEWS: Japan's jobless rate rises to 2.5% in Oct.
Published: November 28, 2024 23:31
BREAKING NEWS: Japan's jobless rate rises to 2.5% in Oct. ==KyodoRead full story here
Basketball: Watanabe ready to mediate in Hachimura's row with JBA
Published: November 28, 2024 10:45
Japan forward Yuta Watanabe voiced hope he might calm the waters after his national teammate Rui Hachimura openly questioned Tom Hovasse staying on as the men's team head coach. "I'm looking to communicate with Tom, Rui and also the Japan Basketball…
Football: Daizen Maeda stunner earns Celtic home draw with Club Brugge
Published: November 28, 2024 09:06
Japan forward Daizen Maeda scored a goal to remember as Celtic salvaged a 1-1 home draw with Club Brugge in the Champions League league phase on Wednesday, taking his season's tally to three in the competition. Trailing a goal at Celtic Park, Maeda chopped…
Japan PM Ishiba mulls South Korea visit in early Jan. to meet with Yoon
Published: November 28, 2024 08:59
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting South Korea in early January for talks with President Yoon Suk Yeol, diplomatic sources said Thursday. The planned trip will be part of their "shuttle diplomacy," or regular mutual visits,…
Earthquake alert (automated)
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Published: November 28, 2024 08:34
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Nov. 28, 2024, 5:31 p.m. Epicenter: Off Ishikawa Prefecture. N 36.9 , E 136.4 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 4.8 Seismic intensity…
Lawmaker's husband, daughter remain missing after Tokyo condo fire
Published: November 28, 2024 08:34
The husband and eldest daughter of Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi remained unaccounted for Thursday after a fire at the family's Tokyo condominium, metropolitan police said, though two bodies found at the scene have yet to be positively…
BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM mulls S. Korea visit in Jan. for summit talks with Yoon
Published: November 28, 2024 08:30
BREAKING NEWS: Japan PM mulls S. Korea visit in Jan. for summit talks with Yoon ==KyodoRead full story here
Extra Diet session begins with minority government eyeing budget, reforms
Published: November 28, 2024 08:02
Japan's parliament convened an extraordinary session Thursday for deliberations on a supplementary budget to help inflation-hit households and a revision of the political funds law following a bruising scandal, in the first major test for Prime Minister…
Football: Silva stars as World Legends edge J Classics in Yokohama
Published: November 28, 2024 04:50
Former global stars David Silva and David Trezeguet were among the scorers as World Legends saw off J Classics 4-3 on Wednesday in a one-off football match in Yokohama. The 38-year-old Silva, a former teammate of Japan attacker Takefusa Kubo at Real…
Japan's popular Nozomi bullet trains eye reducing nonreserved seats
Published: November 28, 2024 04:38
The operators of Nozomi bullet train services connecting Tokyo and Fukuoka's Hakata Station in southwestern Japan are considering reducing the number of nonreserved seats from next spring, sources close to the matter said Thursday. The move comes as the…
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 28, 2024
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Published: November 28, 2024 03:22
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Japan's ex-top currency diplomat Masato Kanda picked as next ADB chief
Published: November 28, 2024 02:55
Former top Japanese currency diplomat Masato Kanda has been selected as the next president of the Asian Development Bank, the Manila-based international lender said Thursday. Kanda, 59, currently a special adviser to Japan's prime minister, will take…
Baseball: Yusei Kikuchi signs 3-year, $63 million deal with Angels
Published: November 28, 2024 02:51
The Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday announced the signing of Japanese left-hander Yusei Kikuchi to a three-year, $63 million contract. The 33-year-old went 9-10 in 32 starts this year with a 4.05 ERA playing for the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston Astros,…
Japan to offer interest-free loans to elderly to quake-proof homes
Published: November 28, 2024 00:25
Japan is considering offering interest-free loans to people aged 70 and older to reinforce their homes against earthquakes in the wake of a devastating temblor on New Year's Day, a government source said Wednesday. Under the new plan, borrowers will be…
FOCUS: Kin of 1985 JAL crash victim shines as beacon for disaster bereaved
Published: November 27, 2024 23:40
Kuniko Miyajima, 77, had been expecting a day like any other, with her family gathered around the dinner table, smiling and enjoying the meal she lovingly prepared. But her life changed forever when her 9-year-old son Ken died in the 1985 Japan Airlines…
2 die in fire at Japan lawmaker's residence, family unaccounted for
Published: November 27, 2024 21:55
A fire broke out Wednesday in the Tokyo apartment building where Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Kuniko Inoguchi lives with her family, and two unidentified bodies have been found at the scene, police said, noting that her husband and one of their…
Football: Marinos defeat S. Korea's Pohang 2-0 in ACLE
Published: November 27, 2024 14:11
Yan Matheus scored late in the first half and Anderson Lopes netted a penalty in injury time as Yokohama F Marinos continued their strong run of results in the Asian Champions League Elite with a 2-0 win over South Korea's Pohang Steelers on Wednesday.…
BREAKING NEWS: Inoguchi contacted after fire, safety of husband, daughter unknown
Published: November 27, 2024 13:58
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BREAKING NEWS: Fire breaks out apartment unit of LDP lawmaker Inoguchi in Tokyo
Published: November 27, 2024 13:53
BREAKING NEWS: Fire breaks out apartment unit of LDP lawmaker Inoguchi in Tokyo ==KyodoRead full story here
One Piece-themed shinkansen to run in western Japan in 2025
Published: November 27, 2024 12:54
A shinkansen bullet train adorned with characters from the popular manga series "One Piece" will start operations in western Japan next spring, its operator said Wednesday. The service will mark the 50th anniversary of the Sanyo Shinkansen Line between…
Japan to revise duty-free rules, refund consumption tax on return
Published: November 27, 2024 10:12
Japan plans to revise its duty-free rules for foreign visitors from the latter half of fiscal 2026, sources close to the matter said Wednesday. Among the proposed changes is reimbursing the consumption tax upon their return to their home country. …
Reelected Hyogo governor denies violating election law in his campaign
Published: November 27, 2024 10:02
Hyogo Gov. Motohiko Saito on Wednesday denied growing accusations that he violated the election law by involving a public relations agency to run his social media campaign in the gubernatorial race that saw him reelected despite losing his job over abuse…
Court upholds rejection of call to halt Miyagi Prefecture nuclear reactor
Published: November 27, 2024 09:47
The Sendai High Court on Wednesday upheld a lower court ruling rejecting a call by local residents to halt a nuclear reactor in northeastern Japan, stating they had not provided substantial proof there is a significant risk of an accident. "The risk of…
Laos-China railway boosts trade and tourism, but also Beijing's clout
Published: November 27, 2024 08:04
In the Laotian border town of Boten, the arrival of a sleek, modern train on a route that connects with southern China is a sign of growing trade and tourism links between one of Southeast Asia's poorest countries and its giant neighbor. But it also…
Man in jail for murder newly accused of killing another girl in 2007
Published: November 27, 2024 07:28
A man serving a life term for murdering an elementary schoolgirl was served a fresh arrest warrant on Wednesday for allegedly killing another girl in western Japan, local police said, marking a major development in a case that has remained unsolved for 17…
Football: "King Kazu" Miura still big pull at 57 despite goal drought
Published: November 27, 2024 05:40
While no goals in 12 games was not the tally 57-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura was hoping for, fan attendance since his summer return to a Japanese fourth-tier club shows there is no waning of interest in the former national team star. After spending a season…
Japan prosecutor apologizes to man acquitted of 1966 murders
Published: November 27, 2024 04:38
A chief public prosecutor in central Japan on Wednesday apologized in person to an 88-year-old man who was acquitted in a retrial over a 1966 quadruple murder case, after spending more than four decades on death row. "I am deeply sorry that you were placed…
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 27, 2024
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Published: November 27, 2024 00:23
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Podcast [English World] Episode 73: Soy sauce
Published: November 26, 2024 23:44
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Japan ruling, opposition blocs vow to scrap undisclosed policy funds
Published: November 26, 2024 23:14
Japan's ruling and opposition parties agreed Tuesday to work toward abolishing policy activity funds, which are not subject to disclosure even when such income reaches hundreds of millions of yen, during their first meeting on political reforms. But the…
BREAKING NEWS: N. Korea troop dispatch to Russia threatens Indo-Pacific security: G7
Published: November 26, 2024 15:46
BREAKING NEWS: N. Korea troop dispatch to Russia threatens Indo-Pacific security: G7 ==KyodoRead full story here
BREAKING NEWS: G7 top diplomats rap Russia-N. Korea military ties
Published: November 26, 2024 15:44
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M6.4 quake hits central Japan, no tsunami warning issued
Published: November 26, 2024 14:51
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.4 struck Ishikawa and other central Japan prefectures Tuesday, the weather agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. The 10:47 p.m. quake measured a lower 5 on the Japanese seismic scale of 7 in Noto, a…
BREAKING NEWS: No abnormalities reported at Shika nuclear power plant in Ishikawa
Published: November 26, 2024 14:33
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BREAKING NEWS: No tsunami warning issued after quake in central Japan
Published: November 26, 2024 13:56
BREAKING NEWS: No tsunami warning issued after quake in central Japan <FULL STORY> ==KyodoRead full story here
Baseball: Taiwan fireballer Gu Lin ready for Japan challenge
Published: November 26, 2024 13:56
Taiwan pro baseball's 2024 MVP, Gu Lin Ruei-yang, said Tuesday he hopes to lead by example by taking his talents to new heights with the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball league. Two days after Taiwan's historic Premier12…
BREAKING NEWS: M6.4 quake hits Ishikawa where recovery efforts continuing
Published: November 26, 2024 13:55
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Earthquake alert (automated)
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Published: November 26, 2024 13:51
The following is an earthquake alert issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. Day and Time: Nov. 26, 2024, 10:47 p.m. Epicenter: Off Ishikawa Prefecture. N 37.0 , E 136.5 Depth: 10 kilometers Preliminary magnitude: 6.4 Seismic intensity…
BREAKING NEWS: Strong quake hits off Ishikawa Pref., central Japan
Published: November 26, 2024 13:51
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False report on Yasukuni visit "regrettable": Japan government spokesman
Published: November 26, 2024 13:33
An erroneous report by Japan's Kyodo News claiming that House of Councillors lawmaker Akiko Ikuina visited the war-linked Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo was "extremely regrettable," the top government spokesman said Tuesday. Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa…
1985 JAL crash victim's kin urges disaster family support globally
Published: November 26, 2024 13:26
A Japanese parent bereaved by the 1985 Japan Airlines jumbo jet crash on Tuesday called for support for families of air accident victims in their sorrow and search for the truth, as the U.N. aviation agency explores ways to globally enhance assistance for…
Mental, family records among info items for Japan security clearance
Published: November 26, 2024 10:55
The Japanese government said Tuesday that it is considering requiring not only employment and travel history but also mental health records and the nationality of family members determining access to critical information under a "security clearance"…
Baseball: Sugano, Kondo snare Japan's MVP honors
Published: November 26, 2024 10:33
Major League Baseball aspirant Tomoyuki Sugano became a three-time Central League MVP while SoftBank Hawks outfielder Kensuke Kondo won the Pacific League's top honor as Nippon Professional Baseball handed out its awards for the 2024 season on Tuesday. The…
BREAKING NEWS: Japan's PM to vow in Diet speech to use IT to boost local economies
Published: November 26, 2024 09:01
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Amazon Japan suspected of forcing retailers to cut product prices
Published: November 26, 2024 06:39
Japan's antitrust watchdog conducted an on-site investigation of the Japanese unit of Amazon.com Inc. on Tuesday for allegedly forcing retailers to cut prices of products sold on its online shopping website, sources close to the matter said. Amazon Japan…
Baseball: Hall of Fame awaits frequent visitor Ichiro Suzuki
Published: November 26, 2024 05:11
For years, Ichiro Suzuki has been making the trek to the U.S. National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, New York, where he might soon be enshrined as the first Hall of Famer from Japan. Hall of Fame President Josh Rawitch said Suzuki is special, not…
Epsilon rocket engine catches fire at Japan space agency test center
Published: November 26, 2024 02:54
An engine being developed for use in the Epsilon S small rocket went up in flames Tuesday during a combustion test at a facility in southwestern Japan, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency said. The fire at the Tanegashima Space Center in Kagoshima…
Japan's Princess Yuriko's funeral held at Tokyo cemetery
Published: November 26, 2024 02:25
The main funeral ceremony for Princess Yuriko, the oldest member of the Japanese imperial family and great-aunt of Emperor Naruhito, was held Tuesday at a cemetery in Tokyo after her death aged 101 earlier this month. Following a wake on Sunday and Monday,…
Baseball: Japanese lefty Yusei Kikuchi agrees to 3-yr Angels deal: reports
Published: November 26, 2024 02:16
Free agent Yusei Kikuchi has agreed to join the Los Angeles Angels on a three-year, $63 million contract, multiple U.S. media reported Monday. The Japanese left-hander went 9-10 this year with a 4.05 ERA playing for the Toronto Blue Jays and Houston…
Japan eyes cutting emissions by 60% by FY 2035 from FY 2013 levels
Published: November 26, 2024 00:18
The Japanese government said Monday it is considering cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by fiscal 2035 compared with fiscal 2013 levels. The Environment Ministry and the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry proposed the new target, up 14…
Kyodo News Digest: Nov. 26, 2024
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Published: November 26, 2024 00:11
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Trading house Itochu looks to finance Seven & i management buyout
Published: November 25, 2024 14:00
Trading house Itochu Corp. is considering helping finance the potential buyout of Seven & i Holdings Co. by its management, responding to a request from the founding family of the Japanese retail giant, sources close to the matter said Monday. Itochu, the…
G7 foreign ministers begin talks in Italy with Middle East in focus
Published: November 25, 2024 13:00
The Group of Seven foreign ministers began their two-day talks in Italy on Monday, with the first day's sessions focusing on the Middle East amid tensions between Israel and Iran. On the second day of the meeting, discussions are likely to center on…
Toyota to close JV sales base in Beijing amid stiff competition
Published: November 25, 2024 11:58
Toyota Motor Corp. is considering closing the sales base of its Chinese joint venture in Beijing and consolidating it with another base in Tianjin as part of restructuring efforts amid intensifying competition with local brands, sources familiar with the…
93-year-old driver in fatal Tokyo crash dies in prison
Published: November 25, 2024 06:45
A 93-year-old former top bureaucrat who was serving a sentence for a high-profile 2019 Tokyo car accident that left two people dead has died in prison, apparently of natural causes, a source close to the matter said Monday. Kozo Iizuka, a former chief of…
Sumo: Kotozakura eyes yokozuna promotion following breakthrough title
Published: November 25, 2024 05:48
Kyushu Grand Sumo Tournament winner Kotozakura said Monday he plans to seize the opportunity for yokozuna promotion in the wake of his maiden Emperor's Cup. The 27-year-old from Chiba Prefecture was crowned champion of the 15-day tournament at Fukuoka…
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