Tokyo, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--Some ruling party lawmakers on Tuesday proposed that Japan use its warships to escort tankers shipping oil from the Middle East to Japan.

Hiroshima, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--Hiroshima Mayor Tadatoshi Akiba on Wednesday renewed his call for the elimination of nuclear weapons at a ceremony to mark the 63rd anniversary of the U.S.

Tokyo, Aug. 6 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government on Tuesday

Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda on Saturday renewed his resolve to pursue reforms so that his government can better meet the needs of the public.

Tokyo, Aug. 4 (Jiji Press)--Japan has been warned of a radioactive
leak from a U.S. nuclear submarine that made port calls in Japan, the
Foreign Ministry said Saturday.

Tokyo, July 30 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Finance Ministry on Wednesday downgraded its economic assessments for five of the nation's 11 regions, citing fallout from a surge in crude oil prices and a slu

Tokyo, July 30 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government will provide intensive support to 30 universities to achieve Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda's goal of drastically increasing foreign students in Ja

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)--The government is considering capping fund requests by ministries and agencies for policy measures under the fiscal 2009 budget at nearly 47.8 trillion yen, informed so

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan and Australia will hold talks on a bilateral economic partnership agreement in Tokyo from next Monday through Aug. 1, the Japanese government said Tuesday.

Tokyo, July 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese companies and households need to take risks for high investment returns to ensure sustained growth of Japan's economy as its population rapidly ages and declin