Tokyo, May 26 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese oil company Showa Shell
Sekiyu K.K. <5002> said Tuesday it will aim for a recurring profit of 50

Tokyo, May 25 (Jiji Press)--The government will launch a project to
financially support open-air farmers' markets as part of measures to
stimulate Japan's economy.

Osaka, May 21 (Jiji Press)--Some musicians, performers and

Tokyo, May 20 (Jiji Press)--Nearly half of Japan's 47 prefectures
are speeding up their stockpiling of influenza drugs following the outbreak

Tokyo, May 19 (Jiji Press)--Japan's current account statistics for fiscal 2008 show that the country needs to change the structure of its overseas investment to make it a reliable driving force for

Tokyo, May 18 (Jiji Press)--Tokyo Customs is planning a sharp
increase in staff numbers to crack down on a possible increase in illegal

Miyajima Island, Hiroshima Pref., May 16 (Jiji Press)--A signing
ceremony for a sister-city agreement between the municipalities governing

Tokyo, May 15 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu
Hamada on Friday ordered the dispatch of two P-3C patrol aircraft of the

Tokyo, May 14 (Jiji Press)--Japan aims to increase its generation
of geothermal power in 2030 by about 3.5-fold from the current level, it was
learned Wednesday.

Tokyo, May 13 (Jiji Press)--Japan's current account surplus in
March fell 48.8 pct from a year before to 1,485.6 billion yen, the Finance
Ministry said Wednesday.