According to Tokyo's Election Administration Commission, overall voter turnout was 42.39 pct in the previous metropolitan assembly election in 2021. By age group, turnout exceeded 50 pct among people ...

Tokyo, June 16 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese agriculture ministry on Monday announced the abolition of the rice crop yield index ...

Tokyo, June 16 (Jiji Press)--Orix Bank aims to extend 300 billion yen in lending to businesses in fiscal 2025, which ends in March 2026, its president, Kanji Teramoto, said in a recent interview. The ...

A look at the ORA Gaishoku Pavilion, “Utage,” at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka.

A look at the joint pavilion by the Iida Group and Osaka Metropolitan University at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka.

This pavilion explores new possibilities for the future through the lens of the popular anime series Mobile Suit Gundam, ...

A look at the Gas Pavilion Obake Wonderland at the 2025 World Expo in Osaka. This pavilion, organized by the Japan Gas ...

Cutting-Edge Taiwanese Technology Stimulates the “Six Senses” The Tech World pavilion, organized by the exhibitor Tamayama ...

Banff, Canada, June 16 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald ...

Tokyo, June 16 (Jiji Press)--Many areas of Japan, including prefectures and cities, are eager to host regional branches of ...

Of the Chinese aircraft carriers, the Liaoning crossed for the first time the so-called second island chain, which links the Ogasawara Islands and the U.S. territory of Guam, sailing within the EEZ ...

Calgary, Canada, June 15 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba arrived at Calgary International Airport in ...