Int'l Parental Custody Issue Highest Priority for U.S.
Washington, March 1 (Jiji Press)--The administration of U.S.
Tokyo Sky Tree Becomes World's Tallest Tower
Tokyo, March 1 (Jiji Press)--The height of Tokyo Sky Tree, now under construction in Tokyo's Sumida Ward, topped 600 meters Tuesday, making it the world's tallest self-standing tower.
Japan Envoy to China Wants Political Stability at Home
Tokyo (Jiji Press) - Japan first needs to stabilize its political situation before aiming to fully resume exchanges between top leaders of Japan and China, Japanese Ambassador to China Uichiro Niwa
Japan Team Succeeds in Hair Regeneration Using Mice
Tokyo (Jiji Press) - A Japanese team has successfully regenerated hair using mouse whisker follicles for the first time in the world, a technology that could be applied to restore hair for people s
Japan to Give 500,000-Dollar Aid to Quake-Hit New Zealand
Tokyo (Jiji Press) - The Japanese government on Friday decided to give 500,000 dollars in emergency grant aid to earthquake-hit New Zealand.
IMF Concerned about Lack of Progress in Japan's Fiscal Reform
Washington, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)--The International Monetary Fund showed its concern about a lack of progress in Japan's fiscal reform efforts in a report made public on Wednesday.
Japan Relief Team Leaving for Quake-Hit New Zealand
Tokyo, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japan's 67-strong emergency relief team will leave for New Zealand on Wednesday afternoon to join search and rescue operations in the earthquake-hit country.
Pair of Pandas Arrive in Tokyo's Ueno Zoo
Tokyo, Feb.
World Grain Prices to Surge 30 Pct over 10 Years
Tokyo (Jiji Press)- The international prices of wheat, corn and other grains are expected to rise about 30 pct over 10 years due to growing demand, the Japanese government said Friday.
