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Ishiba Spurs Preparations for Next Tariff Talks with U.S.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ordered his government Friday to accelerate preparations for the next round of ministerial-level tariff negotiations with the United States.

Russia to Hold Shooting Drill near Disputed Pacific Islands

Russia has said that it will conduct a shooting drill in waters including Japanese territorial waters around the Northern Territories, which are claimed by Tokyo but effectively controlled by Moscow, Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said Friday.

Strong Earthquake Strikes Nagano in Central Japan

A strong earthquake jolted Nagano Prefecture in central Japan on Friday night, registering up to lower 5, the fifth-highest level on the 10-notch Japanese seismic intensity scale.

New U.S. Ambassador Glass Arrives in Japan

New U.S. Ambassador to Japan George Glass arrived at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Friday as he assumed his position as the United States' top envoy to the Asian ally.

Japan's Territory Museum Reopens

The National Museum of Territory and Sovereignty in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward reopened after renovation on Friday with a new immersive theater.

Winter Arctic Sea Ice Area Hits Record Low: Japan Data

Arctic sea ice area this winter reached the lowest level since satellite monitoring began in 1979, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, or JAXA, and the National Institute of Polar Research said Friday.

1,454 Stock Transactions via Hacked Accounts Found in Japan

The Financial Services Agency said Friday that it found 1,454 transactions made through hacked online accounts at six securities companies in Japan between Feb. 1 and April 16.

Japan's Tariff Negotiator Vows Utmost Effort on Return from U.S.

Japanese economic revitalization minister Ryosei Akazawa vowed Friday to do his utmost for the country's best interests, as he returned from a trip to the United States for talks on President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Once-White Knight Kitao Turns on Fuji Group 20 Years Later

Yoshitaka Kitao, who 20 years ago acted as a white knight for Fuji Television Network Inc. in a takeover battle with now-defunct Livedoor Co., is now poised to fight Fuji Media Holdings Inc.'s management if it opposes his plans to reform the embattled media group.

Ishiba Vows Utmost Effort for Early Conclusion of Japan-U.S. Tariff Talks

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba vowed Friday to wrap up tariff negotiations with the United States at an early date.