Ishiba insists that Japan will recognize the Palestinian state

“The question is not to recognize the Palestinian state, but when’

On Sunday, the UK, Canada, Australia and Portugal announced their recognition of the Palestinian state. The next day, France, Belgium, Andorra, Malta, Monaco and Luxembourg all followed suit. These countries have joined 147 United Nations countries that have recognized the Palestinian nation. The current 157 people account for 81% of the UN member states. Currently, Japan is not one of them. However, according to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, it is only a matter of time before Japan joins them. “For our country, the question is not about recognizing the Palestinian state, but about when,” he said.

Ishiba expressed indignation at Israel in his speech at the UN General Assembly. “The continued unilateral action of the Israeli government will never be accepted,” he said. “I must clearly point out that if further action is taken to hinder the realization of a two-state solution, Japan will be forced to take new measures.” Meanwhile, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday that Japan will donate 861 million yen to Palestine. It will be used to provide health and medical services and repair medical facilities to residents.

JICA withdraws African “hometown” initiative

In August, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced that it designated four Japanese cities as symbolic “hometowns” for four African partner countries: Naga along with Tanzania, Tanzania, Nigeria along with Nigeria, Sancho, Ghana and Imabari and Mozambique. On the surface, it seems like a gesture of goodwill. However, the Japanese public does not believe it. The news has sparked a large number of online rumors about the expected “immigration flooding” on these coasts. Despite local governments’ insistence that this is not an immigration drive, misinformation continues to spread.

As a result, JICA now decides to abolish the plan. “Take the situation seriously and after consultation with stakeholders, JICA decided to cancel the ‘Africa Hometown Initiative’,” JICA President Akihiko Tanaka said in a press conference on Thursday. “However, we stress that promoting international exchanges, including Africa, remains an important priority, and despite withdrawing the African Hometown Project, it still promises to continue to support such efforts.” He added: “We want to make it clear that Jika has never taken the initiative to promote immigration.”

Mayor Maebashi denies having sex with married employee “more than 10 times” visit to Love Hotel

Gunma County Maebashi City Mayor Akira Ogawa held an emergency press conference on Wednesday to deny that she had an affair with a married employee. However, she did admit to having a few trips to the hotel with the man. Ogawa responds to claims filed on weekly magazine website News Posts 7 About her secret meeting with city officials at Love Hotels. According to the article, the unmarried Ogawa left the office in a government car and drove to the hotel in a separate vehicle.

“Indeed, I visited the hotel with my staff many times,” she explain At a press conference held at Messi City Hall. “I am deeply sorry that my behavior is misleading despite not having sex.” She explained that her subordinates asked her to advise on matters related to her work, and a hotel is right where they can talk to without worrying about being seen. When asked how many times they visited the hotel, answer, “I didn’t keep a detailed record, but it was more than 10 times.” She performed her duties normally on Thursday.

The popular Techno-Pop Group fragrance starts resting in 2026

On Sunday, Techno-Pop unit perfume announced on its official website that the three will take leave by the end of 2025. Although no information on the break is provided, the group promises to return in the future. The announcement comes on the 20th anniversary of the release of “Linear Motor Girl”, which is the debut of the main record label of the fragrance. Ayaka Nishiwaki (A-chan), Yuka Kashino (Kashiyuka) and Yuka Kawashima (Kawayuka) formed the group six years ago in Hiroshima. Before their debut, Kawashima was replaced by Ayano Omoto (Nocchi).

“We’ve been in perfume for a long time and have no rest, so I would be happy if each of us could take a little time to live our own life.” website. “We hope you can support us because we make our new dream come true. All of this will help us become ‘new fragrance’ and each of us wants to be back stronger than ever, so we hope you will continue to support us enthusiastically until we can meet again.”

Live player claims to defend himself after a dispute with Japanese elderly people

Videos of a Spanish streamer pushing an elderly Japanese man on a train in Fokuca County have been all the rage. In the video, streaming media under the name of Kelton is wearing Monkey D. Luffy’s outfit piece. The footage spread online shows that Kelton IRL is streaming while sitting in a priority seat on the train. An annoyed elderly passenger walked over to face him. He hit the ribbon in the chest and told him he was too big.

Kelton responded with his thumb up, asking if it was OK and said there was no volume. The man then returned and had contact with Kelton twice. When he returned for the third time and tried to put his hand on Kelton again, the ribbon retaliated and pushed the man away. He followed this with a second push as the man tried to return to his seat. On Instagram, Kelton said both of them were “underperforming.” He added: “I am just defending myself.”

Image: Fujii’s Instagram, @nako5775

Nanako Fujii wins the women’s 20km bronze medal

The last night of the 2025 World Track and Field Championships on Sunday, heavy rains caused damage. It ended up winning the gold medal in a discus match in Sweden’s Daniel Ståhl, which was postponed for more than two hours. The host country won two bronze medals and ranked 25th on the table. Hayato Katsuki won the first place on opening day, ranking third in the men’s 35km walking race. The second time was the penultimate day of Nanako Fujii in the women’s 20km walking race. She broke her previous Japanese record with 1:26:18.

Fuji also won the 35km race after the runner-up of Fuji in Mexico Alegna González and Spain’s gold medalist María Pérez. Japan’s world recorder Toshikazu Yamanishi led the man’s 20km walking race but was fined for two minutes, which cost him the controversy. In the women’s javelin, dominant champion Haruka Kitaguchi failed to reach the final. She finished 14th, behind her compatriot Momone Ueda, who also missed the final. Among men 4 x 100 meters, Japan ranks sixth.

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