July 02, 2025

2 Chiba Banks Mulling Merger

Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)--Chiba Bank and Chiba Kogyo Bank, both regional lenders based in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, are considering merging their operations, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday.

Average Temperature in Japan in June Highest Ever

Tokyo, July 1 (Jiji Press)--The average temperature in Japan in June was 2.34 degrees Celsius higher than a normal year, marking the highest for the month on record dating back to 1898, the Japan Meteorological Agency said Tuesday.

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