July 12, 2025

One of World's Biggest Japan Festivals Kicks Off in Brazil

Sao Paulo, July 11 (Jiji Press)--One of the world's largest festivals featuring Japanese culture kicked off Friday in Brazil, which hosts the biggest Japanese community outside of the Asian country.

Ishiba Remark on Reducing Dependence on U.S. Not Problem: Rubio

Kuala Lumpur, July 12 (Jiji Press)--U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that he does not take issue with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's recent remark citing the need for his country to make efforts to reduce its dependence on the United States.

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