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15 Gennaio 2026

Hiroshima A-Bomb Relief Returns Home after Alumni Restoration

Hiroshima, Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–A wooden relief depicting the 1945 U.S. atomic bombing of Hiroshima, long displayed at an art gallery, has returned to the junior high school where it was created about 50 years ago, after being restored by alumni. The

15 Gennaio 2026

Chubu Electric Chief Apologizes to Mayor over N-Plant Data Fraud

Omaezaki, Shizuoka Pref., Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–Chubu Electric Power Co. President Kingo Hayashi and other company officials on Thursday apologized to Masaru Shimomura, mayor of the city of Omaezaki, home to the firm’s Hamaoka nuclear power station, over its earthquake risk data

15 Gennaio 2026

10 Years On, Rescuer Recalls Karuizawa Ski Tour Bus Tragedy

Komoro, Nagano Pref., Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–A rescue worker recalled the 2016 crash of a ski tour bus in Karuizawa in the central Japan prefecture of Nagano that killed 15 people and injured 26 others, ahead of the 10th anniversary of the

15 Gennaio 2026

G-7 Foreign Ministers Denounce Iran’s Oppression on Protests

Paris, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–The foreign ministers from the Group of Seven major powers on Wednesday denounced in a joint statement Iranian authorities’ oppression on antigovernment protesters. “We strongly oppose the intensification of the Iranian authorities’ brutal repression of the Iranian people,”

15 Gennaio 2026

Japan Police to Endorse Fraud Prevention Apps

Tokyo, Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency plans to endorse smartphone applications designed to help combat fraud, featuring functions such as blocking international calls and alerting users to potential scams. The initiative aims to improve the reliability of such apps and

15 Gennaio 2026

FOCUS: Takaichi Takes Risk on Lower House Dissolution

Tokyo, Jan. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to dissolve the House of Representatives on Jan. 23, the first day of this year’s ordinary parliamentary session, with a determination to solidify the foundations of her administration on the back

15 Gennaio 2026

INTERVIEW: U.S. Can Balance Western Hemisphere, Indo-Pacific Policies

Washington, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump will be able to balance its security policy centered around the Western Hemisphere and its efforts in the Indo-Pacific region to deter China, a former U.S. government official said in a

14 Gennaio 2026

South Korea, Lee and Takaichi play K-pop hits, social media appreciate signs of détente

(Adnkronos) – It was an unusual – and in some ways irreverent – drum duet between the leaders of Japan and South Korea that concluded the bilateral summit between the two countries: a sign of détente – also on social media –

14 Gennaio 2026

Greenland, government increases military presence on and around the island

(Adnkronos) – The Greenlandic government has increased its military presence “on and around” the island, as it prepares to conduct exercises with Denmark and other NATO allies to work on Arctic security. In a statement published on its website, the government said

14 Gennaio 2026

Venezuela, 11 journalists freed, 24 still detained

(Adnkronos) – The Venezuelan government continues to release political prisoners as part of a “gesture of peace” promised by interim president Delcy Rodriguez. The National Union of Press Workers (Sntp) announced the release of 11 journalists and media workers, many of whom

14 Gennaio 2026

Amnesty, 15 years since Tunisia revolution, ‘promises of freedom and justice betrayed’

(Adnkronos) – On the occasion of the anniversary of the “Tunisian revolution of December 17–January 14”, 15 years after a popular uprising driven by demands for dignity, freedom, and social justice, Amnesty International Tunisia has expressed deep concern about the continuous deterioration

14 Gennaio 2026

USA, Trump administration freezes visa procedures for 75 countries

(Adnkronos) – The Trump administration freezes entry visa granting procedures to the United States for 75 countries, including Somalia, Russia, Iran, Afghanistan, Brazil, Nigeria, and Thailand. This is stated in a State Department memo, revealed by Fox News in an article later

14 Gennaio 2026

Italy-Albania: La Russa holds talks with Peleshi

(Adnkronos) – Italy’s Senate speaker Ignazio La Russa on Wednesday held talks in Rome with Albania’s Parliament speaker Niko Peleshi, according to a statement. Italy launched a ‘strategic and operational’ partnership with European Union candidate Albania in November, signing 15 agreements spanning

14 Gennaio 2026

CDP, Komeito Eyeing New Party for General Election

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–The main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan and Komeito, which left the ruling bloc last year, are coordinating to cooperate in the next general election, with a view to forming a new party, it was learned Wednesday.

14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Announce Lower House Dissolution Mon.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told senior officials of the ruling bloc Wednesday that she plans to announce her intention Monday to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election. The all-important lower chamber of the

14 Gennaio 2026

Saitama Gov. Seeks Halt to Visa Exemption Deal with Turkey

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Saitama Governor Motohiro Ono on Wednesday urged the Foreign Ministry to temporarily suspend Japan’s mutual visa exemption agreement with Turkey, in light of disputes involving Kurdish residents in the prefecture near Tokyo. Ono handed Keiichi Iwamoto, director-general of

14 Gennaio 2026

Toyota Raises Tender Offer Price for Toyota Industries

Nagoya, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. said Wednesday that it will increase its tender offer price for Toyota Industries Corp., the Toyota group’s original company, to 18,800 yen per share from 16,300 yen. The move comes as Toyota Industries’ stock price

14 Gennaio 2026

Video of Takaichi-Lee Drum Session Posted Online

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–A video of a drum session by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung was posted on X by the prime minister’s office on Wednesday. The two leaders played the drums to popular songs,

14 Gennaio 2026

Iran, 26-year-old protester feared, hanging scheduled for today

(Adnkronos) – Fear is growing for Erfan Soltani, the 26-year-old Iranian arrested on January 8 during protests in Fardis, near Tehran, and whose hanging is scheduled for today. His family has been informed of the imminent execution, scheduled for today, and that

14 Gennaio 2026

Paris, we will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6

(Adnkronos) – France “will open a consulate in Greenland on February 6”. This was stated on Rtl by French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot. “This is a political signal associated with the desire to be more present in Greenland, including in the scientific

14 Gennaio 2026

Germany, freight train derails hours after US cargo with weapons for Kyiv passes

(Adnkronos) – A freight train derailed near Essen station in Germany, hours after, on Sunday evening, the scheduled passage of another US military cargo with weapons and equipment bound for Ukraine. There were no injuries. Authorities have opened an investigation into possible

14 Gennaio 2026

Japan, Takaichi towards immediate dissolution of the Lower House

(Adnkronos) – Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has reportedly expressed her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives immediately after the opening of the ordinary parliamentary session on January 23. Government party officials reported this after a meeting with Takaichi herself. Hirofumi

14 Gennaio 2026

Iran: Intervention needed if mass killings of anti-govt protesters occur – Italy

(Adnkronos) – If “a mass extermination of 20,000 protesters” takes place in Iran “someone” must intervene, Italy’s foreign minister Antonio Tajani stated as nationwide anti-government demonstrations enter their 18th day. “If there is a mass extermination of 20,000 people, someone has to

14 Gennaio 2026

South Korea Tells Japan of Intention to Join CPTPP

Seoul, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–South Korea has indicated its intention to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership during a summit in Japan on Tuesday, South Korean national security adviser Wi Sung-lac said Wednesday. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and

14 Gennaio 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan to Ease Bank Lending Cap Rules

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Financial Services Agency plans to ease restrictions on large credit extensions by banks, in an effort to promote large-scale mergers and acquisitions and boost companies’ competitiveness, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. The plan is expected to be included

14 Gennaio 2026

Toho Reports Record Net Profit of 46.5 B. Yen for March-Nov.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Movie studio Toho Co. said Wednesday that its consolidated net profit for March-November 2025 increased 36.5 pct from a year before to 46.5 billion yen, marking a record high for the nine-month period. The result came as the

14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Announce Lower House Dissolution Mon.

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told a senior official of the ruling bloc Wednesday that she plans to announce her intention Monday to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election. Takaichi informed Hirofumi Yoshimura, leader

14 Gennaio 2026

Japan Panel Seeks Rationale for Curbing Foreigners’ Land Purchases

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government panel proposed in an opinion statement Wednesday that the government further discuss legislative facts to explain why acquisitions and use of domestic land by foreigners should be regulated in light of national security. The written

14 Gennaio 2026

KKR Offers to Acquire Mandom

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Mandom Corp. said Wednesday that it has received a binding offer from U.S. investment fund KKR to acquire the Japanese cosmetics maker for 3,100 yen per share. KKR aims to launch a tender offer for Mandom shares by

14 Gennaio 2026

Bear Sightings in Japan Continue into 2026

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Bears continue to be spotted near people in Japan after the turn of the year, even though they are usually in hibernation at this time of the winter season. A slew of sightings, mainly in the Tohoku northeastern

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