thejapannews.net latest rss headlines Provides the latest rss feeds for thejapannews.net. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page thejapannews.net http://www.thejapannews.net en-us Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:24:32 +1100 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:24:32 +1100 3600 <![CDATA[People exude confidence in PM Modi during Coimbatore roadshow, say 'Will surely be PM third time']]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274179009/people-exude-confidence-in-pm-modi-during-coimbatore-roadshow-say-will-surely-be-pm-third-time Mon, 18 Mar 2024 23:18:05 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274179009/people-exude-confidence-in-pm-modi-during-coimbatore-roadshow-say-will-surely-be-pm-third-time <![CDATA[US, Japan Urge Nations Not to Deploy Nuclear Weapons in Orbit]]> WASHINGTON - The United States and Japan on Monday proposed a U.N. Security Council resolution stressing that nations should comply with a treaty that bars putting nuclear weapons in space, a message that appeared aimed at Russia.

Washington believes Moscow is developing a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon whose detonation could cause havoc by disrupting everything from military communications to phone-ba]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit Mon, 18 Mar 2024 21:05:14 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178853/us-japan-urge-nations-not-to-deploy-nuclear-weapons-in-orbit <![CDATA[Trevor Bauer to face Yankees in Mexico exhibition]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178679/trevor-bauer-to-face-yankees-in-mexico-exhibition Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:55:06 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178679/trevor-bauer-to-face-yankees-in-mexico-exhibition <![CDATA["Kejriwal can't escape from the truth," says Punjab BJP chief after Delhi CM skips ED summons]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178642/kejriwal-cant-escape-from-the-truth-says-punjab-bjp-chief-after-delhi-cm-skips-ed-summons Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:27:10 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178642/kejriwal-cant-escape-from-the-truth-says-punjab-bjp-chief-after-delhi-cm-skips-ed-summons <![CDATA[Divyanka Tripathi, Eijaz Khan's intriguing trailer of 'Adrishyam' unveiled]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178450/divyanka-tripathi-eijaz-khan-intriguing-trailer-of-adrishyam-unveiled Mon, 18 Mar 2024 17:18:40 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178450/divyanka-tripathi-eijaz-khan-intriguing-trailer-of-adrishyam-unveiled <![CDATA["BJP trying to send everyone behind bars": AAP leader Gopal Rai hits out at BJP]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178397/bjp-trying-to-send-everyone-behind-bars-aap-leader-gopal-rai-hits-out-at-bjp Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:56:00 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178397/bjp-trying-to-send-everyone-behind-bars-aap-leader-gopal-rai-hits-out-at-bjp <![CDATA[Japan to study health impact of PFAS chemicals amid concern]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan will launch a study on the health impact of potentially harmful chemicals known as PFAS, after their detection across the country fueled concern among local residents, local media reported on Monday.

The government-led study, planned for three years from around June, will be conducted by three institutions, as some researchers warned of adverse effects on the human body after hi]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178336/japan-to-study-health-impact-of-pfas-chemicals-amid-concern Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:07 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178336/japan-to-study-health-impact-of-pfas-chemicals-amid-concern <![CDATA[No lower house breakup before scandal-hit party members punished: Japan PM]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Monday he does not intend to dissolve the House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, before punishing lawmakers of his ruling party involved in a political funds scandal.

In a parliamentary committee session, Kishida, who heads the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), said he will reprimand the scandal-hit lawmakers, includi]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178332/no-lower-house-breakup-before-scandal-hit-party-members-punished-japan-pm Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:05 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178332/no-lower-house-breakup-before-scandal-hit-party-members-punished-japan-pm <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 18]]> JAKARTA -- Thousands of people have fled their homes in the Indonesian province of Central Java as floods devastated the region over the weekend, the local disaster mitigation agency reported on Monday.

The worst affected area is Demak regency with more than 22,000 people reportedly taking temporary shelter due to the floodwater. (Indonesia-Flood)

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TOKYO -- Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kish]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:18:04 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274178331/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-18 <![CDATA[Rikako Ikee Makes The Japanese Olympic Team For Paris 2024 - SwimSwam]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUGh0dHBzOi8vc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tL3Jpa2Frby1pa2VlLW1ha2VzLXRoZS1qYXBhbmVzZS1vbHltcGljLXRlYW0tZm9yLXBhcmlzLTIwMjQv0gEA?oc=5 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 13:51:28 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUGh0dHBzOi8vc3dpbXN3YW0uY29tL3Jpa2Frby1pa2VlLW1ha2VzLXRoZS1qYXBhbmVzZS1vbHltcGljLXRlYW0tZm9yLXBhcmlzLTIwMjQv0gEA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Economic Watch: Chinese wigs speeding up to capture global market]]> ZHENGZHOU, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Since 2018, Shuijiang Town, a remote mountainous area in Yichun City, east China's Jiangxi Province, has witnessed the rapid growth of its wig industry from scratch. Last year, 34 new wig enterprises were established in the town, bringing the total number to 93, in addition to more than 30 wig workshops.

"More than half of the more than 3 million sets of wig products we produce ea]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:30:02 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177734/economic-watch-chinese-wigs-speeding-up-to-capture-global-market <![CDATA[Japan's Yokohama proposes smoking ban at parks]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The Japanese port city of Yokohama, near Tokyo, has proposed a ban on smoking at all roughly 2,700 parks it manages, including popular tourist spots, local media reported on Monday.

The plan presented to the municipal assembly on Monday called for revising an ordinance to add smoking to the list of prohibited acts in the city's parks, including Yamashita Park, a major tourist attracti]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177716/japan-yokohama-proposes-smoking-ban-at-parks Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:18:03 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177716/japan-yokohama-proposes-smoking-ban-at-parks <![CDATA[Iran inks $13 billion worth of new oil deals]]> Contracts with domestic energy firms are aimed at boosting daily production in major fields of the sanctions-hit country

Iran's energy companies were granted their biggest contracts in the past decade on Sunday, as Tehran seeks to boost output at major oil fields, state media have reported.

Deals worth $13 billion, aimed at developing deposits and increasing production by as much as 350,000]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177706/iran-inks-13-billion-worth-of-new-oil-deals Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:12:45 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177706/iran-inks-13-billion-worth-of-new-oil-deals <![CDATA["We will win all seven Lok Sabha seats in Delhi," says BJP's Virendraa Sachdeva]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177455/we-will-win-all-seven-lok-sabha-seats-in-delhi-says-bjp-virendraa-sachdeva Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:45 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177455/we-will-win-all-seven-lok-sabha-seats-in-delhi-says-bjp-virendraa-sachdeva <![CDATA[Chelsea defender Cucurella replaces injured Gaya in Spain squad]]> MADRID, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Spain coach Luis de la Fuente has made a change to his squad for the forthcoming friendly games against Colombia and Brazil, with Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella replacing Valencia's Jose Luis Gaya.

Gaya suffered a muscle injury to his right thigh during Valencia's 1-0 defeat in Villarreal on Sunday.

Cucurella returned to the squad after scoring the opening goal in Chelsea's ]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad Mon, 18 Mar 2024 11:18:01 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177448/chelsea-defender-cucurella-replaces-injured-gaya-in-spain-squad <![CDATA[Timeline: Major Boeing aircraft accidents]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- A Boeing 737-800 plane of United Airlines flying from San Francisco was found to have a missing panel after landing safely at its scheduled destination in southern Oregon, said the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration on Friday.

Boeing has encountered many quality and safety concerns for years with its aircraft, resulting in an extended grounding of certain planes and delivery suspe]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:30:01 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177352/timeline-major-boeing-aircraft-accidents <![CDATA[North Korea fires ballistic missiles as Blinken visits South media]]> The reported test comes after Pyongyang decried the latest joint drills held by the US and South Korea

North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on Monday, the Yonhap News Agency has reported, citing senior South Korean military officials. The launches were carried out as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Seoul for a state visit.

The ballistic]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177323/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south-media Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:12:45 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177323/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-as-blinken-visits-south-media <![CDATA[Japan's core machinery orders slip 1.7 pct in January]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Japan's core machinery orders in January declined 1.7 percent from the previous month, falling for the first time in two months, government data showed on Monday.

Private-sector orders, excluding those for ships and power equipment, closely watched as a leading indicator of corporate capital spending, came in at 823.8 billion yen (5.5 billion U.S. dollars), according to data released ]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177310/japan-core-machinery-orders-slip-17-pct-in-january Mon, 18 Mar 2024 10:05:01 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177310/japan-core-machinery-orders-slip-17-pct-in-january <![CDATA["Pressure being put on ED, CBI to send summons...": AAP leader Gopal Rai slams BJP]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177217/pressure-being-put-on-ed-cbi-to-send-summons-aap-leader-gopal-rai-slams-bjp Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:55:45 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177217/pressure-being-put-on-ed-cbi-to-send-summons-aap-leader-gopal-rai-slams-bjp <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks end higher with Nikkei jumping over 2 pct]]> TOKYO, March 18 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed sharply higher Monday, with the benchmark Nikkei jumping over 2 percent as exporters were boosted by the yen's weakness and investors hunted bargains after sharp losses last week.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended up 1,032.80 points, or 2.67 percent, from Friday at 39,740.44.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, f]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177209/tokyo-stocks-end-higher-with-nikkei-jumping-over-2-pct Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:49:01 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177209/tokyo-stocks-end-higher-with-nikkei-jumping-over-2-pct <![CDATA["Why is BJP in such a hurry?": AAP's Durgesh Pathak on ED summons to CM Arvind Kejriwal]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177192/why-is-bjp-in-such-a-hurry-aap-durgesh-pathak-on-ed-summons-to-cm-arvind-kejriwal Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:37:36 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177192/why-is-bjp-in-such-a-hurry-aap-durgesh-pathak-on-ed-summons-to-cm-arvind-kejriwal <![CDATA["They have all agencies; can summon anyone they want": AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj attacks BJP]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177041/they-have-all-agencies-can-summon-anyone-they-want-aap-saurabh-bharadwaj-attacks-bjp Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:27:08 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274177041/they-have-all-agencies-can-summon-anyone-they-want-aap-saurabh-bharadwaj-attacks-bjp <![CDATA[US will always work with SKorea against N Korea's provocations: Blinken]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274176793/us-will-always-work-with-skorea-against-n-korea-provocations-blinken Mon, 18 Mar 2024 07:18:34 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274176793/us-will-always-work-with-skorea-against-n-korea-provocations-blinken <![CDATA[Biden against selling US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel US$14.9 billion]]> WASHINGTON, D.C.: President Joe Biden has said for the first time that he opposes the potential sale of US Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel for US$14.9 billion, stressing that the former must remain a domestically owned American firm.

In a statement, Biden said, "US Steel has been an iconic American steel company for more than a century, and it is vital for it to remain an American steel company that is domesticall]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175248/biden-against-selling-us-steel-to-japan-nippon-steel-us149-billion Mon, 18 Mar 2024 05:51:16 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175248/biden-against-selling-us-steel-to-japan-nippon-steel-us149-billion <![CDATA[India stock indices extend losses from past week]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175208/india-stock-indices-extend-losses-from-past-week Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:37:23 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175208/india-stock-indices-extend-losses-from-past-week <![CDATA[Arvind Kejriwal to skip ED summons in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175199/arvind-kejriwal-to-skip-ed-summons-in-delhi-jal-board-money-laundering-case Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:18:21 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175199/arvind-kejriwal-to-skip-ed-summons-in-delhi-jal-board-money-laundering-case <![CDATA[Veteran pianist Byron Janis passes away at 95]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175167/veteran-pianist-byron-janis-passes-away-at-95 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 03:37:18 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175167/veteran-pianist-byron-janis-passes-away-at-95 <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 18]]> BEIJING, March 18 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Monday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.43

Euro 100 775.59

Japanese yen 100 4.7895

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.696

British pound 100 907.25

Aus]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 02:30:02 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175113/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-18 <![CDATA[Ghana boxer Takyi starts his 13th African Games campaign]]> ACCRA, March 17 (Xinhua) -- Ghana's boxing sensation Samuel Takyi, the Tokyo Olympic bronze medalist, started his 13th African Games campaign with an easy win at the Bukom Boxing Arena here on Sunday.

Takyi, who turned 23 last December, beat Berchami Mehdi from Morocco, in the first round of the light welterweight bout.

Takyi knocked down his opponent three times, leaving the referee with no other option ]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175068/ghana-boxer-takyi-starts-his-13th-african-games-campaign Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:18:01 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175068/ghana-boxer-takyi-starts-his-13th-african-games-campaign <![CDATA[China's Zheng/Huang retain mixed doubles title at All England Badminton]]> LONDON, March 17 (Xinhua) -- The mixed doubles top seeds Zheng Siwei and Huang Yaqiong of China retained their title at the All England Open Badminton Championships by beating Japanese duo Yuta Watanabe and Arisa Higashino in straight sets on Sunday.

Both pairs reached the final without dropping a set and couldn't be split in the opening stages before Zheng and Huang collected six points in a row to lead at 18-1]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton Mon, 18 Mar 2024 01:05:02 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175066/china-zhenghuang-retain-mixed-doubles-title-at-all-england-badminton <![CDATA[Tutoring the Elderly Is Growing Fast in China]]> Hong Kong/Beijing - China's rapidly aging population is fueling a promising and fast-growing market for companies providing recreational classes and activities for the elderly middle class, from yoga to African drumming and smartphone photography.

The growth potential of the industry contrasts sharply with the decline of the after-school private tutoring sector following a government crackdown in 2021 aimed at bo]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china Mon, 18 Mar 2024 00:05:28 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175023/tutoring-the-elderly-is-growing-fast-in-china <![CDATA[North Korea launched suspected ballistic missile, says Japan]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175001/north-korea-launched-suspected-ballistic-missile-says-japan Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:37:09 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274175001/north-korea-launched-suspected-ballistic-missile-says-japan <![CDATA[Live Your '90s TV Dreams With This JDM Mitsubishi Broadcast Truck For Sale - The Drive]]> https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRoZWRyaXZlLmNvbS9uZXdzL2xpdmUteW91ci05MHMtdHYtZHJlYW1zLXdpdGgtdGhpcy1qZG0tbWl0c3ViaXNoaS1icm9hZGNhc3QtdHJ1Y2stZm9yLXNhbGXSAQA?oc=5 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 22:48:15 GMT https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZ2h0dHBzOi8vd3d3LnRoZWRyaXZlLmNvbS9uZXdzL2xpdmUteW91ci05MHMtdHYtZHJlYW1zLXdpdGgtdGhpcy1qZG0tbWl0c3ViaXNoaS1icm9hZGNhc3QtdHJ1Y2stZm9yLXNhbGXSAQA?oc=5 <![CDATA[Blinken Arrives in South Korea to Attend Democracy Summit]]> Seoul, South Korea - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived Sunday in South Korea on the first stop of a brief Asia tour also including the Philippines, as Washington moves to reinforce ties with two key regional allies.

Blinken landed Sunday afternoon ahead of the third Summit for Democracy on Monday, an initiative of U.S. President Joe Biden, which Seoul is hosting this week.

Before arriving in Se]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit Sun, 17 Mar 2024 21:05:15 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174858/blinken-arrives-in-south-korea-to-attend-democracy-summit <![CDATA[Cards tab RHP Miles Mikolas as Opening Day starter]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter Sun, 17 Mar 2024 15:55:06 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174450/cards-tab-rhp-miles-mikolas-as-opening-day-starter <![CDATA[Russia election to tighten Putin's grip, opponents stage noon protest]]> President Vladimir Putin is poised to tighten his grip on power on Sunday in a Russian election that is certain to deliver him a landslide victory, though some opponents staged a symbolic noon protest at polling stations against his rule.

Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that, if he completes it, would enable him to overtake Josef Stalin and become Russia's longest-s]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:47:11 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174368/russia-election-to-tighten-putin-grip-opponents-stage-noon-protest <![CDATA[Iran Fails to Reach Goalball Nations Cup 2024 Semis]]> TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's men's goalball team failed to reach the Goalball Nations Cup 2024 semifinals.

- Sports news -

Team Melli lost to Montenegro 11-6 and failed to advance to the tournament's semifinals.

Iran lost to Brazil, Japan and Montenegro and defeated Germany, Sweden and Poland in Group A.

Mostafa Shahbazi, Hassan Jafari, Mahdi Abbasi, Mohammad Mahdi Zarei, Khalil Shahriarnasab, Milad]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:37:13 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174363/iran-fails-to-reach-goalball-nations-cup-2024-semis <![CDATA[Indonesia secures men's singles title at All England Open]]> LONDON, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia has secured the men's singles title at the All England Open Badminton Championships as Anthony Sinisuka Ginting and Jonatan Christie both won the semifinals on Saturday.

Ginting, who toppled world No. 1 Viktor Axelsen of Denmark in the quarterfinals on Friday, came from behind to beat Frenchman Christo Popov 19-21, 21-5 and 21-11.

Christie, who used to share a room w]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174137/indonesia-secures-men-singles-title-at-all-england-open Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:19 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174137/indonesia-secures-men-singles-title-at-all-england-open <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 16]]> NEW DELHI -- India's Election Commission on Saturday said the country's forthcoming general elections will be conducted in seven phases starting April 19.

India's Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar announced at a press conference the complete schedule of the elections which will run through June 1. (India-Election Schedule)

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ISLAMABAD -- Seven military personnel, including a couple of o]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174131/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-16 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 11:18:02 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174131/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-16 <![CDATA["Delhi Jal Board has massive corruption," says Delhi BJP Chief as ED issues fresh summons to Kejriwal]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174033/delhi-jal-board-has-massive-corruption-says-delhi-bjp-chief-as-ed-issues-fresh-summons-to-kejriwal Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:41 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174033/delhi-jal-board-has-massive-corruption-says-delhi-bjp-chief-as-ed-issues-fresh-summons-to-kejriwal <![CDATA["Kejriwal is well educated but in law, his knowledge is zero": BJP's Bansuri Swaraj on ED summons to Delhi CM]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174029/kejriwal-is-well-educated-but-in-law-his-knowledge-is-zero-bjp-bansuri-swaraj-on-ed-summons-to-delhi-cm Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:40 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274174029/kejriwal-is-well-educated-but-in-law-his-knowledge-is-zero-bjp-bansuri-swaraj-on-ed-summons-to-delhi-cm <![CDATA[Noura Al Kaabi leads UAE's delegation to 68th session of UN Commission on Status of Women]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173976/noura-al-kaabi-leads-uae-delegation-to-68th-session-of-un-commission-on-status-of-women Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:55:08 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173976/noura-al-kaabi-leads-uae-delegation-to-68th-session-of-un-commission-on-status-of-women <![CDATA[Across China: Building reef shelters for marine fish in east China]]> FUZHOU, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Fishermen in the city of Putian, east China's Fujian Province, are doing something very cool out at sea -- they are using giant-but-hollow cement Rubik's cubes to build "reefs" to shelter fish.

Multiple holes on the surface of such cubes allow fish to easily burrow into these artificial reefs, making them suitable as places to live, breed, and hide from potential predators. These eff]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173925/across-china-building-reef-shelters-for-marine-fish-in-east-china Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:44:07 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173925/across-china-building-reef-shelters-for-marine-fish-in-east-china <![CDATA["Summoned in fake case": Delhi Minister Atishi as ED opens fresh case against Delhi CM]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173896/summoned-in-fake-case-delhi-minister-atishi-as-ed-opens-fresh-case-against-delhi-cm Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:25 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173896/summoned-in-fake-case-delhi-minister-atishi-as-ed-opens-fresh-case-against-delhi-cm <![CDATA[ED issues another summons to Delhi CM for tomorrow in Delhi Jal Board money laundering case]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173890/ed-issues-another-summons-to-delhi-cm-for-tomorrow-in-delhi-jal-board-money-laundering-case Sun, 17 Mar 2024 10:37:23 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173890/ed-issues-another-summons-to-delhi-cm-for-tomorrow-in-delhi-jal-board-money-laundering-case <![CDATA["Raisina Roundtable represents special strategic partnership between Japan, India": Japanese Foreign Minister]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173576/raisina-roundtable-represents-special-strategic-partnership-between-japan-india-japanese-foreign-minister Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:59 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173576/raisina-roundtable-represents-special-strategic-partnership-between-japan-india-japanese-foreign-minister <![CDATA[Feature: Spirit of Flying Tigers essential for sound China-U.S. relations]]> by Xinhua writers Yang Shilong, Xu Xingtang

NEW YORK, March 16 (Xinhua) -- The enduring spirit of the Flying Tigers, a microcosm of long-lasting friendship between the Chinese and American peoples, is crucial for sound steady growth of one of the world's paramount bilateral relationships.

This sentiment was echoed by speakers at the "Sino-American Friendship in Guangxi" photo exhibition opening earlier th]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173567/feature-spirit-of-flying-tigers-essential-for-sound-china-us-relations Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:30:19 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173567/feature-spirit-of-flying-tigers-essential-for-sound-china-us-relations <![CDATA[India's forex exchange reserves at over two-year high]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173549/india-forex-exchange-reserves-at-over-two-year-high Sun, 17 Mar 2024 07:29:17 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274173549/india-forex-exchange-reserves-at-over-two-year-high <![CDATA[Bank of Japan to decide on phasing out monetary stimulus policy]]> TOKYO, Japan: In a less positive assessment than in January resulting from weak consumption data, this week, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said the Japanese economy was recovering but was also showing some signs of weakness.

He made this statement before the central bank's policy meeting next week, when its board will debate whether to phase out its massive monetary stimulus policy.

Due to higher pri]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274170154/bank-of-japan-to-decide-on-phasing-out-monetary-stimulus-policy Sat, 16 Mar 2024 09:37:37 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274170154/bank-of-japan-to-decide-on-phasing-out-monetary-stimulus-policy <![CDATA["This is a different India today": Jaishankar hails Centre's global outreach, says country now able to "seek own solutions"]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274169612/this-is-a-different-india-today-jaishankar-hails-centre-global-outreach-says-country-now-able-to-seek-own-solutions Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:35:14 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274169612/this-is-a-different-india-today-jaishankar-hails-centre-global-outreach-says-country-now-able-to-seek-own-solutions <![CDATA[Japanese Bar Urges Tokyo to Halt Park Development]]> TOKYO - The Japanese bar association is urging Tokyo's metropolitan government to suspend a disputed redevelopment of the city's beloved park area, saying that its environmental assessment by developers lacked objective and scientific grounds.

The metropolitan government approved the Jingu Gaien redevelopment project in February 2023, based on the environmental assessment submitted by the developers, allowing the]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274168404/japanese-bar-urges-tokyo-to-halt-park-development Fri, 15 Mar 2024 20:05:41 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274168404/japanese-bar-urges-tokyo-to-halt-park-development <![CDATA[VOA Immigration Weekly Recap, March 9-16]]> Editor's note: Here is a look at immigration-related news around the U.S. this week. Questions? Tips? Comments? Email the VOA immigration team: ImmigrationUnit@voanews.com.

Advocates call on Co]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 18:05:08 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165973/voa-immigration-weekly-recap-march-9-16 <![CDATA[Botswana prepares for citrus entry into int'l markets]]> GABORONE, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Botswana is preparing for its first citrus harvest from the Selebi Phikwe Citrus Project, located about 402 km east of Gaborone, the country's capital, on March 21, with plans to export 70 percent of the produce.

During the press conference held in Gaborone Thursday, Minister of Agriculture Fidelis Molao emphasized that it takes a lot of effort to comply with procedures, regulation]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165785/botswana-prepares-for-citrus-entry-into-intl-markets Fri, 15 Mar 2024 16:07:44 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165785/botswana-prepares-for-citrus-entry-into-intl-markets <![CDATA[Biopic on Madhubala announced officially, Darling's director Jasmeet K Reen to direct the film]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165763/biopic-on-madhubala-announced-officially-darling-director-jasmeet-k-reen-to-direct-the-film Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:55:41 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165763/biopic-on-madhubala-announced-officially-darling-director-jasmeet-k-reen-to-direct-the-film <![CDATA[Japan to greenlight next-gen fighter jet exports]]> TOKYO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Japan's ruling coalition, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Komeito Party, on Friday agreed to permit the export of the next-generation fighter jet jointly developed by Japan with Britain and Italy, to third countries, marking a further relaxation of Japan's arms export control and another step contrary to the country's pacifist constitution.

According to the agreement between the ]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165240/japan-to-greenlight-next-gen-fighter-jet-exports Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:06:56 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165240/japan-to-greenlight-next-gen-fighter-jet-exports <![CDATA[Japan's Nikkei end lower tracking Wall Street losses]]> TOKYO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index closed lower on Friday, following notable declines in the U.S. stock market.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average went down 99.74 points, or 0.26 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 38,707.64.

Market watchers here noted that tech heavyweights were sold amid a cautious mood before the Bank of Japan's policy meeting here in Tokyo, followi]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165092/japan-nikkei-end-lower-tracking-wall-street-losses Fri, 15 Mar 2024 08:19:55 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274165092/japan-nikkei-end-lower-tracking-wall-street-losses <![CDATA[Biden opposes Nippon's acquisition of US Steel, cites importance of domestic ownership]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164972/biden-opposes-nippon-acquisition-of-us-steel-cites-importance-of-domestic-ownership Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:55:30 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164972/biden-opposes-nippon-acquisition-of-us-steel-cites-importance-of-domestic-ownership <![CDATA[US LNG cargoes forge maritime path around cape of good hope amidst global shipping risks]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164971/us-lng-cargoes-forge-maritime-path-around-cape-of-good-hope-amidst-global-shipping-risks Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:55:29 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164971/us-lng-cargoes-forge-maritime-path-around-cape-of-good-hope-amidst-global-shipping-risks <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 15]]> BEIJING, March 15 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Friday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.75

Euro 100 775.69

Japanese yen 100 4.8134

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.735

British pound 100 908.83

Aus]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 02:33:00 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164852/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-15 <![CDATA[Chinese Cyber Nationalists Target Nobel Laureate, Water Company]]> Taipei, Taiwan - Online nationalism has been surging in China in recent weeks, with a growing band of cyber nationalists targeting the country's first Nobel laureate in literature, Mo Yan, and the largest bottled water producer, Nongfu Spring.

The online attacks against Nongfu Spring began after prominent nationalist billionaire Zong Qinghou, the founder of the company's key competitor, Hangzhou Wahaha Group, pas]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164278/chinese-cyber-nationalists-target-nobel-laureate-water-company Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:42 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164278/chinese-cyber-nationalists-target-nobel-laureate-water-company <![CDATA[Japan: Quake of magnitude 6.0 strikes 208km NE of Tokyo]]> Tokyo [ Japan], March 14 (ANI): An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 on the Richter scale struck 208km NE of Tokyo, Japan on Thursday, the National Centre for Seismology reported.

The earthquake took place at 20:44:38 IST at a depth of 68 km.

In a post on X, the NCS wrote, "Earthquake of Magnitude:6.0, Occurred on 14-03-2024, 20:44:38 IST, Lat: 37.20Long: 141.00, Depth: 68 Km ,Location: 208km NE of Tokyo, Japan."]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164310/japan-quake-of-magnitude-60-strikes-208km-ne-of-tokyo Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:03:19 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164310/japan-quake-of-magnitude-60-strikes-208km-ne-of-tokyo <![CDATA[Cheptegei to lead Uganda for World Cross Country Championships in Belgrade]]> KAMPALA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- World record holder Joshua Kiprui Cheptegei will lead Uganda's team for the 2024 World Athletics Cross Country Championships which will take place in Belgrade, Serbia on March 30.

Cheptegei, the current 5,000m and 10,000m world record holder, told Xinhua that although they expect a very competitive event, he is confident that team Uganda has what it takes to win gold.

"We are]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164119/cheptegei-to-lead-uganda-for-world-cross-country-championships-in-belgrade Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:07:17 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164119/cheptegei-to-lead-uganda-for-world-cross-country-championships-in-belgrade <![CDATA[1st LD Writethru: 5.8-magnitude quake jolts Japan's Fukushima Prefecture]]> TOKYO, March 15 (Xinhua) -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck off Japan's northeastern prefecture of Fukushima on Friday (local time), according to the country's weather agency.

The temblor occurred at 00:14 a.m. local time (1514 GMT) at a depth of 50 km, measuring lower 5 on Japan's seismic intensity scale, which peaks at 7, said Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

The epicenter was]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164116/1st-ld-writethru-58-magnitude-quake-jolts-japan-fukushima-prefecture Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:06:24 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164116/1st-ld-writethru-58-magnitude-quake-jolts-japan-fukushima-prefecture <![CDATA[Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, March 14]]> TOKYO -- An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.8 struck off Japan's northeastern prefecture of Fukushima on Friday (local time), according to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).

The tremors were felt in central Tokyo. No tsunami warnings have been issued by the JMA. (Japan-Earthquake)

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JAKARTA -- Inactive Supreme Court Secretary Hasbi Hasan was sentenced to 13 years and eight mo]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164107/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 16:05:29 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164107/xinhua-asia-pacific--summary-at-1600-gmt-march-14 <![CDATA[Denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, a Japanese high court says]]> TOKYO (AP) - A Japanese high court ruled Thursday that denying same-sex marriage is unconstitutional and called for urgent government action to address the lack of any law allowing for such unions. Plaintiffs and the LGBTQ+ community in Japan cheered it as a landmark decision that gives them hope for change toward equality.

The court does not have the power to overturn the current marriage law, which has bee]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164400/denying-same-sex-marriage-is-unconstitutional-a-japanese-high-court-says Thu, 14 Mar 2024 13:13:21 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164400/denying-same-sex-marriage-is-unconstitutional-a-japanese-high-court-says <![CDATA[In landmark ruling, Japan High Court terms ban on same-sex marriage 'unconstitutional']]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274163885/in-landmark-ruling-japan-high-court-terms-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-unconstitutional Thu, 14 Mar 2024 12:55:41 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274163885/in-landmark-ruling-japan-high-court-terms-ban-on-same-sex-marriage-unconstitutional <![CDATA[Biden to Raise Concern Over Nippon Steel's Deal for US Steel]]> WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to express concern over Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, pushing the U.S. company's stock nearly 13% lower on bets the deal could face greater political opposition.

The issue has the potential to overshadow an April 10 summit between Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aimed at]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274163422/biden-to-raise-concern-over-nippon-steel-deal-for-us-steel Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:35:09 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274163422/biden-to-raise-concern-over-nippon-steel-deal-for-us-steel <![CDATA[Japan reports record underage cannabis offenders in 2023]]> TOKYO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The number of Japanese juveniles under the age of 20 arrested for cannabis-related offenses reached an all-time high last year, the country's police report showed.

Japanese police arrested or took other enforcement action against 1,222 people aged under 20 in cannabis cases in 2023, up 34 percent year on year, according to a report released by the National Police Agency.

While ]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274163423/japan-reports-record-underage-cannabis-offenders-in-2023 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:31:18 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274163423/japan-reports-record-underage-cannabis-offenders-in-2023 <![CDATA[Japan: Tokyo Metropolitan government working for solar future]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156752/japan-tokyo-metropolitan-government-working-for-solar-future Thu, 14 Mar 2024 10:03:15 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156752/japan-tokyo-metropolitan-government-working-for-solar-future <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks end higher over value stock gains]]> TOKYO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Thursday as value stocks led the gains despite overnight losses among tech heavyweights on Wall Street.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, snapped the three-day losing streak by going up 111.41 points, or 0.29 percent, from Wednesday to close the day at 38,807.38.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 1]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156639/tokyo-stocks-end-higher-over-value-stock-gains Thu, 14 Mar 2024 08:31:15 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156639/tokyo-stocks-end-higher-over-value-stock-gains <![CDATA[Biden to Raise Concern Over Nippon Steel's Deal for U.S. Steel]]> WASHINGTON - U.S. President Joe Biden plans to express concern over Nippon Steel's proposed $14.9 billion purchase of U.S. Steel, a person familiar with the matter said on Wednesday, pushing the U.S. company's stock nearly 13% lower on bets the deal could face greater political opposition.

The issue has the potential to overshadow an April 10 summit between Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida aimed at]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156495/biden-to-raise-concern-over-nippon-steel-deal-for-us-steel Thu, 14 Mar 2024 06:05:08 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156495/biden-to-raise-concern-over-nippon-steel-deal-for-us-steel <![CDATA[Shopping street car crash kills 1, injures 2 in Japan's Kobe]]> TOKYO, March 14 (Xinhua) -- One was dead with two others injured after two vehicles collided at a shopping street in western Japan's harbor city of Kobe, according to local police.

The accident took place around 10:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday within the pedestrian-exclusive pathway of Kobe's Motomachi Shopping Street arcade, where a light passenger car collided head-on with a wagon that was engaged in cleani]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156494/shopping-street-car-crash-kills-1-injures-2-in-japan-kobe Thu, 14 Mar 2024 05:56:17 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156494/shopping-street-car-crash-kills-1-injures-2-in-japan-kobe <![CDATA[IAEA Director General in Japan]]> The IAEA Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, has visited Japan this week as part of his ongoing commitment to monitor the discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant.

Mr Grossi also met with government leaders in Tokyo and local stakeholder and youth groups in Fukushima.

This is the Director General's first trip to Japan since the water discharge began. Last July, he met w]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164609/iaea-director-general-in-japan Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:15:00 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274164609/iaea-director-general-in-japan <![CDATA[Market exchange rates in China -- March 14]]> BEIJING, March 14 (Xinhua) -- The following are the central parity rates of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, against 25 major currencies announced on Thursday by the China Foreign Exchange Trade System:

Currency Unit Central parity rate in yuan

U.S. dollar 100 709.74

Euro 100 779.12

Japanese yen 100 4.8276

Hong Kong dollar 100 90.739

British pound 100 910.69

A]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:31:55 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156369/market-exchange-rates-in-china----march-14 <![CDATA[Olympic champion Chen Yufei reaches last 16 at All England Badminton]]> LONDON, March 13 (Xinhua) -- China's Olympic champion Chen Yufei beat Nguyen Thuy Linh of Vietnam in straight sets in the women's singles first round at the All England Open Badminton Championships on Wednesday.

Chen suffered a tough defeat to one of her arch rivals Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-15, 18-21, 22-20 in the semifinals at the French Open last week. She came to Birmingham with blisters on her feet and co]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156329/olympic-champion-chen-yufei-reaches-last-16-at-all-england-badminton Thu, 14 Mar 2024 01:19:06 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274156329/olympic-champion-chen-yufei-reaches-last-16-at-all-england-badminton <![CDATA[Rocket explodes soon after launch in Japan (VIDEO)]]> The Tokyo-based Space One startup had aimed to become the country's first private firm to put a satellite into orbit

A rocket launch attempted by Japanese private firm Space One ended in an explosion shortly after its inaugural lift-off on Wednesday. The Tokyo-based startup was seeking to become the first Japanese com]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274155615/rocket-explodes-soon-after-launch-in-japan-video Wed, 13 Mar 2024 10:34:19 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274155615/rocket-explodes-soon-after-launch-in-japan-video <![CDATA[IAEA chief assures safety of treated wastewater discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant]]> TOMIOKA, Japan, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The head of the U.N. atomic agency on Wednesday told local Japanese representatives at a meeting in Fukushima that the ongoing discharge of treated radioactive wastewater at the ruined nuclear power plant has met safety standards and that any restrictions on products from the region are "not scientific", according to Associated Press (AP).

International Atomic Energy Age]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274155474/iaea-chief-assures-safety-of-treated-wastewater-discharge-at-fukushima-nuclear-plant Wed, 13 Mar 2024 07:59:25 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274155474/iaea-chief-assures-safety-of-treated-wastewater-discharge-at-fukushima-nuclear-plant <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks fall on Wednesday morning]]> TOKYO, 13th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday morning as some exporters were sold on a firmer yen, Kyodo News reported.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 161.39 points, or 0.42 percent, from Tuesday to 38,636.12.

The broader Topix index was down 10.25 points, or 0.39 percent, at 2,646.99.

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<![CDATA[What is the Japanese 'wabi-sabi' aesthetic actually about? 'Miserable tea' and loneliness, for starters]]> On a recent visit to New York I stopped at a Japanese bookstore in Manhattan. Among the English-language books about Japan, I encountered a section of a shelf marked "WABI-SABI" and stocked with titles such as "Wabi Sabi Love," "The Wabi-Sabi Way," "Wabi-Sabi for Artists, Designers, Poets & Philosophers," and, in all lowercase, "simply imperfect: revisiting the wabi-sabi house."

What is wabi-sabi, and why]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274154579/what-is-the-japanese-wabi-sabi-aesthetic-actually-about-miserable-tea-and-loneliness-for-starters Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:59:06 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274154579/what-is-the-japanese-wabi-sabi-aesthetic-actually-about-miserable-tea-and-loneliness-for-starters <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks fall in morning on tech selling]]> TOKYO, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning, led by selling of chip-related and technology shares as overnight declines in US tech markets spurred investors to adjust positions following recent rises.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 233.57 points, or 0.60 percent, from Monday to 38,586.92.

The broader Topix index was down 33.60 points, or 1.26 percent]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274154087/tokyo-stocks-fall-in-morning-on-tech-selling Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:40:48 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274154087/tokyo-stocks-fall-in-morning-on-tech-selling <![CDATA[Nikkei down 3% as tech selling, strong yen drive further losses]]> TOKYO, 11th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Japan's Nikkei stock index briefly fell more than 3 percent on Monday afternoon, as weak technology issues tracking falls in their US counterparts and a stronger yen hurt investor sentiment.

According to Kyodo News, at 2 pm, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 1,142.30 points, or 2.88 percent, from Friday to 38,546.64.

The broader Topix index was down 83.92 points, or 3]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274152755/nikkei-down-3-as-tech-selling-strong-yen-drive-further-losses Mon, 11 Mar 2024 06:20:16 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274152755/nikkei-down-3-as-tech-selling-strong-yen-drive-further-losses <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks rise in morning on gains in tech, bank issues]]> TOKYO, 8th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks rose Friday morning, as technology issues tracked gains on Wall Street and bank issues were bought as Japanese long-term interest rates climbed.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 336.53 points, or 0.85 percent, from Thursday to 39,935.24.

The broader Topix index was up 16.08 points, or 0.59 percent, at 2,734.62.

The benchmark]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274150116/tokyo-stocks-rise-in-morning-on-gains-in-tech-bank-issues Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:46:03 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274150116/tokyo-stocks-rise-in-morning-on-gains-in-tech-bank-issues <![CDATA[Japan, Swiss scientists create glass that generates electric current]]> TOKYO, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Japanese and Swiss scientists have created glass that generates an electric current when exposed to light, an innovation they hope could lead to the production of clean energy in the long term.

According to Kyodo News, the researchers at the Tokyo Institute of Technology and the Federal Polytechnic School of Lausanne confirmed the generation of a current on the glass after they etc]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274148900/japan-swiss-scientists-create-glass-that-generates-electric-current Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:10:00 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274148900/japan-swiss-scientists-create-glass-that-generates-electric-current <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks fall in morning as initial gains pared on stronger yen]]> TOKYO, 7th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks dropped on Thursday morning in volatile trading with initial gains eroded as the yen continued to rally against the US dollar, denting exporters.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 359.61 points, or 0.90 percent, from Wednesday to 39,731.17.

The broader Topix index was down 6.58 points, or 0.24 percent, at 2,724.09.

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<![CDATA[Tokyo stocks mixed in morning on weak electronics, dip-buying]]> TOKYO, 6th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks were mixed Wednesday morning as selling of electronics issues tracking losses in their US counterparts was offset by dip-buying after the Nikkei dropped below the 40,000 mark.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 99.97 points, or 0.25 percent, from Tuesday to 39,997.66.

The broader Topix index was up 3.98 points, or 0.15 percent, at 2]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274147600/tokyo-stocks-mixed-in-morning-on-weak-electronics-dip-buying Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:27:08 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274147600/tokyo-stocks-mixed-in-morning-on-weak-electronics-dip-buying <![CDATA[Nikkei stock index falls in morning as gains locked in]]> TOKYO, 5th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Nikkei stock index dropped Tuesday morning as investors locked in gains after it closed at an all-time high above the 40,000 mark the previous day.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 168.62 points, or 0.42 percent, from Monday to 39,940.61.

The broader Topix index was up 3.81 points, or 0.14 percent, at 2,710.09.

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<![CDATA[Nikkei stock index tops 40,000 for 1st time on robust tech shares]]> TOKYO, 4th March, 2024 (WAM) -- The Nikkei stock index surpassed the 40,000 threshold for the first time Monday morning on robust technology issues, reaching the milestone just over a week after hitting an all-time high for the first time in 34 years.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average topped the 40,000 line soon after the market opening and hit a fresh intraday record of 40,314.64. It en]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274145163/nikkei-stock-index-tops-40000-for-1st-time-on-robust-tech-shares Mon, 04 Mar 2024 04:38:10 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274145163/nikkei-stock-index-tops-40000-for-1st-time-on-robust-tech-shares <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks open higher as tech issues lift on Wall St. gains]]> TOKYO, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Friday, with the Nikkei index hitting a new all-time high, reported Kyodo News.

In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 277.47 points, or 0.71 percent, from Thursday to 39,443.66.

The broader Topix index was up 12.80 points, or 0.48 percent, at 2,688.53.

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http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274142551/tokyo-stocks-open-higher-as-tech-issues-lift-on-wall-st-gains Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:15:31 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274142551/tokyo-stocks-open-higher-as-tech-issues-lift-on-wall-st-gains
<![CDATA[Japan announces new visa rules to allow more foreign students to find jobs]]> TOKYO, 29th February, 2024 (WAM) -- The government of Japan on Thursday eased visa regulations to expand the scope of foreign students allowed to stay on and find jobs in the country in response to calls from business and academic circles.

Kyodo News quoted the Immigration Services Agency of Japan as saying that the government will allow students who have completed studies at state-designated technical schools to]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274141303/japan-announces-new-visa-rules-to-allow-more-foreign-students-to-find-jobs Thu, 29 Feb 2024 04:44:29 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274141303/japan-announces-new-visa-rules-to-allow-more-foreign-students-to-find-jobs <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks lower in morning as gains locked in after recent highs]]> TOKYO, 28th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks edged lower Wednesday morning, pulled down by moves to lock in gains after the Nikkei index notched all-time highs for the past three consecutive trading days.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 47.53 points, or 0.12 percent, from Tuesday to 39,191.99.

The broader Topix index was down 5.89 points, or 0.22 percent, at 2,672.57. http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274140133/tokyo-stocks-lower-in-morning-as-gains-locked-in-after-recent-highs Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:17:42 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274140133/tokyo-stocks-lower-in-morning-as-gains-locked-in-after-recent-highs <![CDATA[Ahmed Al Sayegh meets State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan]]> ABU DHABI, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Minister of State, met with TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, on the sidelines of the 13th World Trade Organisation Ministerial Conference, which is taking place in Abu Dhabi.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed economic and trade cooperation, and the continuing progress of close relations between the two co]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274139223/ahmed-al-sayegh-meets-state-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-japan Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:26:23 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274139223/ahmed-al-sayegh-meets-state-minister-for-foreign-affairs-of-japan <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks open higher on firm chip shares]]> TOKYO, 27th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday, supported by buying of semiconductor-related issues following the rise of a key US chip index.

According to Kyodo News, in the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 65.97 points, or 0.17 percent, from Monday to 39,299.68. The broader Topix index was up 4.68 points, or 0.18 percent, at 2,678.30.

On the top-]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274138947/tokyo-stocks-open-higher-on-firm-chip-shares Tue, 27 Feb 2024 07:03:32 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274138947/tokyo-stocks-open-higher-on-firm-chip-shares <![CDATA[Nikkei index hits new record high in morning]]> TOKYO, 26th February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks rose Monday morning, with the Nikkei index hitting a new all-time high as a wide range of issues were bought following Wall Street gains last week.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 211.12 points, or 0.54 percent, from Thursday to 39,309.80.

The broader Topix index was up 22.37 points, or 0.84 percent, at 2,683.08. Japanese mar]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274137642/nikkei-index-hits-new-record-high-in-morning Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:22:08 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274137642/nikkei-index-hits-new-record-high-in-morning <![CDATA[UAEFA President meets JFA President]]> DUBAI, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Football Association (UAEFA), met with Kohzo Tashima, President of the Japanese Football Association (JFA) and FIFA Council member, who is visiting the country to attend the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup tournament, taking place in Dubai.

During the meeting, they agreed to renew the UAEFA-JFA cooperation agreement in the c]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274135469/uaefa-president-meets-jfa-president Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:21:32 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274135469/uaefa-president-meets-jfa-president <![CDATA[UAE leaders congratulate Emperor of Japan on birthday]]> ABU DHABI, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Emperor Naruhito of Japan on his birthday.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, ]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274135278/uae-leaders-congratulate-emperor-of-japan-on-birthday Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:20:01 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274135278/uae-leaders-congratulate-emperor-of-japan-on-birthday <![CDATA[Japanese FM: WTO reforms at MC13 in UAE essential to meet global challenges]]> By Binsal Abdulkader

ABU DHABI, 23rd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The World Trade Organization's (WTO) 13th Ministerial Conference (MC13) in Abu Dhabi next week is an opportunity for the organization to equip itself to meet the global challenges, Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa told the Emirates News Agency (WAM).

MC13 is taking place as the rules-based multilateral trading system, with WTO at its core,]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274135279/japanese-fm-wto-reforms-at-mc13-in-uae-essential-to-meet-global-challenges Fri, 23 Feb 2024 07:15:36 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274135279/japanese-fm-wto-reforms-at-mc13-in-uae-essential-to-meet-global-challenges <![CDATA[FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024: Brazil beat Japan 8-4 to reach semi-finals]]> DUBAI, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) --Brazil produced a goal-frenzied performance, demolishing Japan 8-4 in the UAE 2024 Dubai beach soccer quarter-finals today. Eight different players found the net for the Samba Boys, including a highlight-reel header from Bruno Xavier off the sand.

Their lead ballooned to a staggering 7-0, threatening the competition's biggest quarter-final win ever set by Brazil themselves in 20]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274134668/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-beat-japan-8-4-to-reach-semi-finals Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:48:38 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274134668/fifa-beach-soccer-world-cup-uae-2024-brazil-beat-japan-8-4-to-reach-semi-finals <![CDATA[Nikkei stock index hits all-time high on growth hopes]]> TOKYO, 22nd February, 2024 (WAM) -- The Nikkei stock index hit an all-time high Thursday, breaking the previous record set 34 years ago, as expectations grew for another year of record profits and Japan's return to a growth track.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average temporarily rose more than 760 points from Wednesday to 39,029.00 right after afternoon trading began, topping the previous i]]> http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274133927/nikkei-stock-index-hits-all-time-high-on-growth-hopes Thu, 22 Feb 2024 04:34:18 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274133927/nikkei-stock-index-hits-all-time-high-on-growth-hopes <![CDATA[Tokyo stocks end tad lower]]> Tokyo, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower Wednesday with the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 101.45 points, or 0.26 percent, from Tuesday at 38,262.16

According to Kyodo News, the broader Topix index finished 5.00 points, or 0.19 percent, lower at 2,627.30.

 

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http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274132986/tokyo-stocks-end-tad-lower Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:46:33 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274132986/tokyo-stocks-end-tad-lower
<![CDATA[Tokyo stocks end tad lower as tech falls ahead]]> Tokyo, 21st February, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks ended slightly lower Wednesday with the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 101.45 points, or 0.26 percent, from Tuesday at 38,262.16

According to Kyodo News, the broader Topix index finished 5.00 points, or 0.19 percent, lower at 2,627.30.

 

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http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274132962/tokyo-stocks-end-tad-lower-as-tech-falls-ahead Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:46:33 GMT http://www.thejapannews.net/news/274132962/tokyo-stocks-end-tad-lower-as-tech-falls-ahead