Nov. 21, 2024

(Update) Japan Eyes 13.9-T.-Yen Extra Budget to Fund Economic Package

Tokyo, Nov. 21 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government is considering compiling a fiscal 2024 supplementary budget with around 13.9 trillion yen in general-account expenditure to fund its envisioned comprehensive economic package, it was learned Thursday.

Ex-Yokozuna Wrestler Kitanofuji Dies at 82

Tokyo, Nov. 21 (Jiji Press)--Former yokozuna sumo grand champion Kitanofuji, who was popular in recent years for his witty comments in live sumo tournament broadcasts, died on Nov. 12. He was 82.

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