Moscow, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)--Japan and Russia on Monday agreed to
continue constructive talks on the four Russian-held islands at the center
of a bilateral territorial dispute.

Tokyo, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)--Prosecutors have questioned a lawmaker
of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan over a land purchase deal by a fund

Tokyo, Dec. 25 (Jiji Press)--A containership operated by Japan's
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. <9104> has been attacked with gunfire by what

Tokyo, Dec. 23 (Jiji Press)--Japanese Emperor Akihito, who turns 76
on Wednesday, said that he has been deeply impressed by the efforts of many

Tokyo, Dec. 21 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Mizuho Securities Co. <8606>
said Monday it has tied up with Malaysia's Maybank Investment Bank to

Tokyo, Dec. 19 (Jiji Press)--Major Japanese home builders are
stepping up efforts to make houses energy-efficient in a drive to fuel
demand.

London, Dec. 17 (Jiji Press)--A senior Fitch Ratings official
indicated Thursday that it will not change its ratings on Japan by only

Copenhagen, Dec. 16 (Jiji Press)--Japan on Wednesday expressed its
intention to provide aid totaling 1.75 trillion yen, or 15 billion dollars,

Washington, Dec. 15 (Jiji Press)--A senior Department of Defense
official on Tuesday showed concern over the Japanese government's decision

Tokyo, Dec. 12 (Jiji Press)--As a recent rush of public share
issues by listed Japanese firms to enhance their capital bases are weighing