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2 Dicembre 2025

2 Chinese Ships Sail in Japanese Waters off Senkakus

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–Two Chinese coast guard ships entered Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan, on Tuesday. As the Haijing vessels attempted to approach a Japanese fishing boat, a Japan Coast Guard patrol
2 Dicembre 2025

New Flu Variant Subclade K Spreading in Japan

Tokyo, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–A new flu virus variant called subclade K is spreading in Japan, a survey by the Japan Institute for Health Security has found. The government-linked organization believes that the spread of the variant may be one of the
2 Dicembre 2025

Takaichi Vows to Resume Grave Visits by Ex-Islanders

Tokyo, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has vowed to realize the early restart of visits to graves on Russian-controlled northwestern Pacific islands by former Japanese residents of the islands. She made the pledge on Monday after receiving a set
2 Dicembre 2025

3 Japanese Charged in Malaysia for Alleged Marijuana Smuggling

Kuala Lumpur, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–Malaysian customs authorities have charged three Japanese men on suspicion of attempting to smuggle large quantities of marijuana into the Southeast Asian nation in violation of the country’s law for cracking down on dangerous drugs. Charged on
2 Dicembre 2025

Japan, NATO Agree to Boost Cooperation

Tokyo, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte have agreed to enhance cooperation between East Asian nation and the alliance of European and North American countries. In their telephone talks Monday, Takaichi emphasized that the security
2 Dicembre 2025

Fukui Governor to Resign Thurs. over Sexual Harassment

Fukui, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–Tatsuji Sugimoto, governor of Fukui Prefecture, central Japan, has said that he plans to resign Thursday over his sexual harassment against prefectural government workers. Sugimoto, 63, showed his intention to quit at Monday’s meeting of the Fukui prefectural
2 Dicembre 2025

Japan’s 2 Leading Drugstore Operators Complete Biz Integration

Tokyo, Dec. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Tsuruha Holdings Inc. and Welcia Holdings Co. have integrated their operations to create a huge drugstore chain boasting annual sales of more than 2 trillion yen. Tsuruha, ranking second in Japan’s drugstore industry, made top-ranking Welcia a
1 Dicembre 2025

Indonesia, almost 600 dead from floods, 468 people missing

(Adnkronos) – The toll of victims caused by devastating floods and landslides in Indonesia continues to worsen. According to the latest report released by the national disaster agency, at least 593 people are dead, while 468 people are still missing. Furthermore, more
1 Dicembre 2025

Saudi Arabia, alcohol ban eased for foreign residents

(Adnkronos) – In Saudi Arabia, restrictions on the sale of alcohol to foreign residents have been further eased, just days after the first opening to non-diplomatic buyers. Now, non-Muslim expatriates with a monthly income of at least 50,000 riyals (approximately 11,500 euros)
1 Dicembre 2025

Tanker with Russian crude hit off Senegal

(Adnkronos) – A tanker carrying Russian oil has been hit off the coast of Senegal, Bloomberg reported. It is the third Russian crude cargo hit in a few days. The explosion aboard the ‘Mersin’ was recorded last November 27.  
1 Dicembre 2025

Ukraine: Tajani – Trump can end war with Russia

(Adnkronos) – United States president Donald Trump covets the Nobel peace prize and has “the personal motivation” to get Ukraine and Russia to sign a US-drafted peace deal to end their 45-month-old war, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday.  “I
1 Dicembre 2025

3 Japan Shipping Firms to Invest in Ship Design Firm

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s three major shipping firms said Monday they will invest in Miles Co., a ship design company jointly owned by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. and Imabari Shipbuilding Co. The three shipping firms are Nippon Yusen K.K., Mitsui O.S.K.
1 Dicembre 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Japan to Launch NISA Program for Children

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government and the ruling camp are considering launching a new investment program for children under the country’s new Nippon Individual Savings Account tax exemption framework, aiming to expand eligibility to those under 18, Jiji Press learned
1 Dicembre 2025

7 Japanese Evacuated from Flooded Area in Indonesia

Jakarta, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Indonesian authorities evacuated seven of the eight Japanese nationals stranded by torrential rains in the province of Aceh on the northern tip of Indonesia’s Sumatra island, flying them to safety on Monday, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
1 Dicembre 2025

Seven-Eleven Japan to Start Self-Driving Truck Tests

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Seven-Eleven Japan Co. said Monday that it will begin testing the use of a self-driving truck for long-haul product transportation, marking the first initiative of its kind in Japan’s convenience store and supermarket industries. The company hopes that
1 Dicembre 2025

Major Japan Dept. Store Operators Post Sales Growth in Nov.

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Three major Japanese department store operators on Monday reported year-on-year growth in same-store sales for November, thanks to strong demand for winter clothing amid falling temperatures. Sales rose 5.1 pct at Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., 3.5 pct
1 Dicembre 2025

Hong Kong police, currently 13 arrests for the fire

(Adnkronos) – Hong Kong police announced that they have so far arrested 13 people as part of the investigation into the fire that last week caused the death of 146 people in a residential complex. “A thorough investigation for manslaughter was immediately
1 Dicembre 2025

7 Japanese Evacuated from Flooded Area in Indonesia

Jakarta, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Indonesian authorities evacuated seven of the eight Japanese nationals stranded by torrential rains in the province of Aceh on the northern tip of Indonesia’s Sumatra island, flying them to safety on Monday, according to the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
1 Dicembre 2025

Takaichi Wins 2025 Top Buzzwords in Japan

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–“Hataraite, hataraite, hataraite, hataraite and hataraite mairimasu” (I pledge to work, work, work, work and work) and “josei shusho” (female prime minister), both linked to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, were named this year’s top buzzwords in Japan
1 Dicembre 2025

Japan Nov. New Vehicle Sales Down 5.1 Pct

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–New vehicle sales in Japan fell 5.1 pct in November from a year earlier to 369,721 units, marking the fifth straight monthly decline as few fresh models hit the market, industry data showed Monday. Seven automakers posted year-on-year
1 Dicembre 2025

Thai Group Wants Japan to Punish Customers of Prostitutes

Bangkok, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan should apply penalties to the customer’s side, as well as the seller’s side, over prostitution, Pavena Hongsakul, president of the Pavena Foundation for Children and Women, a Thai organization that supports victims of sex trafficking, said. A
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