Shizuoka Ends 9-Yr Impasse over Maglev Line as Gov. Gives Approval

Typhoon Bavi Seen Coming Closest to Okinawa Islands Sat.

Typhoon Bavi is forecast to make its closest approach to the Sakishima Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, from early to late morning Saturday while maintaining its severe intensity.

KDDI Co-Founder's Children Fail to Pay Taxes on Lifetime Gifts

Four children of Sachio Senmoto, co-founder of one of the predecessors of telecommunications carrier KDDI Corp., had failed to pay taxes on lifetime gifts from their father, it was learned Thursday.

Japan's Motegi Eyeing Tour of 4 Latin American Nations in Aug.

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi is making arrangements to visit Mexico, Panama, Colombia and Ecuador in early August for talks with his counterparts, informed sources said Thursday.

FamilyMart to Open First Flagship Store in Tokyo

FamilyMart Co. will open its first flagship store in Tokyo's Minato Ward on Friday, the Japanese convenience store chain said Thursday.

BOJ Keeps Economic Views Unchanged for All 9 Regions

The Bank of Japan kept its economic assessments unchanged for all nine regions of the country in a quarterly report released Thursday.