Japan, Russia kick off full-fledged islet talks
January 15, 2019
Moscow–Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, started full-fledged negotiations in Moscow on Monday to resolve the issue of sovereignty over the four Russian-held islands off Japan’s Hokkaido to conclude a bilateral peace treaty. At the
Ebizo to assume prestigious Kabuki name Danjuro in May 2020
January 15, 2019
Tokyo–Kabuki actor Ichikawa Ebizo, 41, will become Ichikawa Danjuro XIII in May next year, marking the revival of the big name in the traditional Japanese performing art for the first time in seven years, kabuki promoter Shochiku Co. said Monday.
Coming-of-Age Ceremonies Held in Disaster Areas in Japan
January 14, 2019
Tokyo–Coming-of-Age ceremonies were held in many places across Japan on Sunday, including areas devastated by natural disasters last year. In the town of Saka in Hiroshima Prefecture, western Japan, a minute of silence was observed before a Coming-of-Age ceremony in
Merkel Eyeing Visit to Japan in Early Feb.
January 13, 2019
Berlin- German Chancellor Angela Merkel is considering visiting Japan on Feb. 4-5 to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, informed sources said Friday. The two leaders will likely agree to strengthen bilateral cooperation to promote free trade ahead
Abe Visits Mecca of Rugby
January 11, 2019
London–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, together with his British counterpart, Theresa May, on Thursday visited Twickenham Stadium, known as a mecca of rugby, located in the suburbs of London. The visit was aimed at calling attention to the Rugby World
EXCLUSIVE: Prosecutors Doubt Ghosn’s Claim about Swap Contracts
January 11, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese public prosecutors doubt disgraced automotive executive Carlos Ghosn’s claim that currency swap contracts, at the center of aggravated breach of trust charges against him, were concluded for hedging purposes, informed sources told Jiji Press on Friday. Ghosn, former chairman
Japan, Britain to Establish New Economic Partnership
January 11, 2019
London–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his British counterpart, Theresa May, agreed Thursday that the two countries will establish a new economic partnership as Britain prepares to leave the European Union. The two leaders, meeting in London, agreed that the
Number of Flu Patients Tops Warning Level in Japan
January 9, 2019
Tokyo, Jan. 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s health ministry said Wednesday that the number of influenza patients per medical institution reached 11.17 in the week through Dec. 30, exceeding the warning level of 10, which suggests the possibility of an outbreak occurring
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