Defense chief apologizes to Yamaguchi Prefecture for Aegis errors
July 3, 2019
Yamaguchi–Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited the prefectural government of Yamaguchi, western Japan, on Wednesday to apologize for using flawed data when giving explanations about a possible deployment location in the prefecture for the Aegis Ashore land-based missile defense system.
Japan crown prince, princess attend gathering in Finland
July 3, 2019
Helsinki–Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko interacted on Tuesday with Japanese residents in Finland and Finnish people associated with Japan. The gathering, held at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Finland in Helsinki, brought together 29
3 Japan SDF ships arrive in Subic for goodwill visit
June 30, 2019
Three Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) vessels on Sunday arrived at Subic, Olongapo City for a four-day goodwill visit. Captain Jonathan Zata, Director of Naval Public Affairs Office, said this is the third visit of JMSDF ships in the country
Ghosn may have transferred Renault funds to his investment firm
June 29, 2019
Tokyo–Former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn may have secretly transferred 2.85 million euros from Renault SA, the French alliance partner of the major Japanese automaker, to a Lebanese investment firm effectively owned by him, it was learned Friday. The
Work-related mental illness cases down for first time in three years
June 28, 2019
Tokyo–The number of Japanese people with psychological disorders recognized as work-related fell by 41 from the previous year to 465 in fiscal 2018, the first drop in three years, a labor ministry survey revealed Friday. Of the total, 76 people
Abe, Merkel affirm cooperation for free trade
June 28, 2019
Osaka–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and German Chancellor Angela Merkel affirmed their commitment to safeguarding free trade when they met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in this western Japan city on Friday. During the bilateral meeting,
Japan to establish uniform standard for blowfish chef license
June 28, 2019
Tokyo–The Japanese government will establish a uniform standard of certification for a license to prepare and serve blowfish, a poisonous fish much prized as a delicacy in the country, health ministry officials said Friday. The uniform standard will require applicants
Japan’s Fujita comes 2nd in International Tchaikovsky Competition
June 28, 2019
Tokyo–Mao Fujita, a 20-year-old Japanese college student, has come second in the piano category of the 16th International Tchaikovsky Competition, one of the world’s most prestigious music contests. The result was announced Thursday in Russia, where the event is being
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