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Japan drafts first basic plan under LGBT understanding promotion law

TOKYO -- A draft of the Japanese government's first basic plan under the LGBT understanding promotion law enacted in 2023, was revealed on June 1. The

News in Easy English: Director of 'baby hatch' hospital asks for more understanding

KUMAMOTO -- The director of a hospital here with a "baby hatch" said people should know more about the hard lives of women who leave babies there.Read

Osaka Prison helps rehabilitate inmates with developmental disabilities

Prisoners with development disorders at Osaka Prison receive education and guidance focusing on facilitating self-understanding and improving cooperative behavior.

Japan PM vows 'breakthrough' with N. Korea in abduction issue

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Saturday expressed her determination to achieve a "breakthrough" in resolving the longstanding issue

Japan hospital chief urges empathy for women who leave infants at 'baby hatch'

KUMAMOTO -- The director of a hospital operating a "baby hatch" where parents can anonymously leave infants has called for greater understanding of th

US, Iran officials agree on truce extension pending Trump's approval

WASHINGTON (Kyodo) -- U.S. and Iranian negotiators have largely agreed on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire by 60 days and begin

Standing Image of the Thousand-Armed Kannon at Tōshōdaiji, Nara

The Thousand-Armed Kannon at the temple of Tōshōdaiji in Nara is believed to have literally had 1,000 arms at the time of its creation, and its 953 arms extending in all directions are a striking feature of the image.

School raises rights and dignity awareness through sexuality education

Guidelines from UNESCO and others outline eight key concepts of comprehensive sexuality education, including relationships, human rights, understanding gender and staying safe.

Trump says framework of Iran deal ’largely negotiated,’ with provision to reopen strait

Iran had said earlier on Saturday that it was working toward a memorandum of understanding laying out an approach to ending the war.

Japan’s finance chief pledges bold action for weak yen as needed

"We have understanding" from the G7 counterparts, Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said. "We will take bold action as needed."

Release of Latest "Amounts Outstanding of Deposits by Depositor" Data

Amounts Outstanding in the Call Money Market (Apr.)