The summit of the world's Group of Seven leading industrial nations is just about to open in Hiroshima. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio will welcome the leaders at the Peace Memorial Park.
The labor union at Riken, a major scientific research institute in Japan, says nearly half of the researchers whose contracts expired recently had to leave in spite of their wish to stay.
The Johnny's office has been rocked by the "sexual assault issue" of its founder, the late Mr. Janie Kitagawa. Takuya Kimura (50), a.k.a. Kimura Takuya, one of the "golden stars," seems to have finally begun to show his shadow.
The Cannes Film Festival has opened in France. The latest movie by Japanese director Koreeda Hirokazu has been nominated for the prestigious Palme d'Or prize.
Kabuki actor Danko Ichikawa (19), the eldest son of actor Teruyuki Kagawa (Chusha Ichikawa), updated his Instagram by 17, showing a shot from a magazine shoot.
Business leaders from Japan and South Korea have expressed hope for an expansion of economic cooperation between the two countries. Since the March summit there has been growing momentum to improve bilateral ties.
UNIQLO has a large lineup of affordable items, from basic everyday clothing essential for daily life to trendy items that keep up with the latest fashions.
Shohei Ohtani of the Angels pitched and hit at the same time in the "No. 3 Pitcher/DH" position. Pitching, he was hit by a pitch for the fourth straight game, his worst outing. However, he hit a three-run shot, his ninth in four games, to win the game.
A Hiroshima atomic bombing survivor has urged young people to preserve the memories and wishes of those affected to create a safe and peaceful society free from nuclear weapons.
Japan and its Group of Seven partners are set to make clear their commitment to countering "economic coercion" in a statement to be announced by leaders during the upcoming Hiroshima Summit.
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