Jan. 18, 2025

Top Court Dismisses Appeal over Enshrinement at Yasukuni

Tokyo, Jan. 17 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Supreme Court dismissed on Friday an appeal filed by South Korean plaintiffs in a lawsuit to seek damages from the Japanese government over the enshrinement of their fathers at war-related Yasukuni Shrine, finalizing a high court ruling against them.

Over 95 Pct in Japan Feel Higher Prices: BOJ Survey

Tokyo, Jan. 17 (Jiji Press)--More than 95 pct of people in Japan feel prices have increased over the past year, a survey by the Bank of Japan showed Friday.

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Accountant of LDP Tokyo Assembly Group Faces Summary Indictment over Fund Issue
ECONOMY
2024 Winter Bonuses in Japan Hit Record High of 891,460 Yen on Average
SPORTS
Women's Tennis: Osaka Pulls Out of Australian Open 3rd Round Match due to Injury
OTHER
Flu Cases Stay at Alarming Level in Japan; Drugs for 11.1 M. People Secured