Tokyo, July 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan Airlines is considering abolishing its two daily round-trip flights connecting the western Japan city of Kobe and the southwestern city of Kagoshima at the end of January 2009, it was learned Friday.

Text of report in English by Japan's largest news agency Kyodo Kobe, Feb.

By Kyodo News International, Tokyo May 10--OSAKA -- Hankyu Department Stores Inc. and Hanshin Department Stores Ltd.

Osaka, March 22 (Jiji Press)--Hankyu Department Stores Inc. and Hanshin Department Store Ltd. are set to integrate their operations under a holding company in October. The two companies, both based in this western Japan city, will make a decision on the plan Monday, informed sources said.

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)--Hankyu Hanshin Holdings Inc. said Tuesday there has been no decision made on a reported plan for business integration between Hankyu Department Stores Inc. and Hanshin Department Store Ltd.