U.S. F-35Bs may use renovated Japanese destroyers: Minister
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–The U.S. military’s F-35B fighter jets could use Izumo-class destroyers for exercises after the Japanese vessels are renovated into de facto aircraft carriers, Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya said Thursday. Takeoff and landing drills using the Japanese vessels by U.S.
2020 Tokyo Olympics: Sailing
August 22, 2019
From L to R: Netherlands’ Marit Bouwmeester, Belgium’s Emma Plasschaert and Hungary’s Maria Erdi celebrate during the awards ceremony for the men’s one person Dinghy Laser class medal competition at a sailing test event for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games,
EXCLUSIVE: Japan eyes cooperation among municipalities for job assistance
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–Japan’s labor ministry plans to start a model project in fiscal 2020 to facilitate cooperation between cities and nearby towns and villages on helping people take jobs, informed sources told Jiji Press. The project is part of the ministry’s efforts
Japan government considering tax breaks for KyoAni donations
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–The Japanese government is considering lowering the tax burden for people who donate to Kyoto Animation, an anime production company struck by an arson incident last month, informed sources said Thursday. One scheme being considered is classifying funds donated to
Chinese premier calls on Japan, S. Korea to ease tensions
August 22, 2019
Beijing–Chinese Premier Li Keqiang urged the Japanese and South Korean foreign ministers in Beijing Thursday to make efforts to ease heightened tensions between their countries. Talking with Japan’s Taro Kono and South Korea’s Kang Kyung-wha at the Great Hall of
Duterte sets conditions for resumption of STL
August 22, 2019
President Rodrigo Duterte has given the go-signal for small town lottery (STL) authorized agent corporations to operate provided they meet certain requirements. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, in a text message to reporters Thursday night, said franchise holders have to give
Iran Foreign Minister seen visiting Japan soon
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif is seen visiting Japan as early as the end of August to meet with Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, government sources said Thursday. The officials are expected to exchange opinions
CITES Ban on domestic ivory trade put on hold
August 22, 2019
Tokyo–A subcommittee of an international convention on the protection of endangered species Wednesday agreed not to adopt a resolution calling for a shutdown of domestic ivory markets, Japanese Environment Ministry officials said Thursday. Instead, the subcommittee of the Convention on
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