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1 Dicembre 2025

Nikkei Average Drops Nearly 900 Points in Morning

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average shed nearly 900 points in morning trading Monday, amid growing speculation of an early interest rate hike by the Bank of Japan. The Nikkei average finished the morning at 49,407.31, down 846.60
1 Dicembre 2025

BYD Releases Its First Plug-in Hybrid for Japan

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–BYD Co. released its first plug-in hybrid model for the Japanese market on Monday as the Chinese electric vehicle giant seeks to expand sales in the country where EV adoption is slow. The plug-in SUV, the Sealion 6,
1 Dicembre 2025

Japan PM Takaichi Mourns Cyclone Victims in Sri Lanka

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has expressed her sympathies for the victims of a cyclone that struck Sri Lanka recently. “I am deeply saddened by the loss of many precious lives caused by the cyclone,” she said in
1 Dicembre 2025

Uncertainty Looms over Lower House Seat Reduction in Japan

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Dark clouds are hanging over the Japanese ruling coalition’s plan to cut the number of seats in the House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of the Diet, the country’s parliament. Reducing Lower House seats is a key
30 Novembre 2025

Heavy Rains in Indonesia Leave 8 Japanese Stranded

Jakarta, Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Embassy in Indonesia said Sunday that eight Japanese nationals have been stranded in the province of Aceh on the northern end of Indonesia’s Sumatra island due to torrential rains that began on Monday. All of them
30 Novembre 2025

Japanese Princess Aiko Turns 24

Tokyo, Dec. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Princess Aiko, the only child of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, turned 24 on Monday. The princess has spent her days busy yet fulfilling, balancing her work at the Japanese Red Cross Society with her official duties
30 Novembre 2025

Central Govt, Okinawa Remain Apart over U.S. Base Relocation

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese central government and Okinawa Prefecture remained apart Sunday over the planned relocation of a U.S. military base within the southernmost Japan prefecture. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara visited Okinawa Governor Denny Tamaki at the
30 Novembre 2025

Yen’s Rapid Fall Not Driven by Fundamentals: Japan Finance Chief

Tokyo, Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)–The yen’s recent rapid depreciation against other major currencies is clearly not driven by economic fundamentals, Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said in a television program on Sunday, cautioning against speculative moves on the foreign exchange market. “It’s
29 Novembre 2025

Japan Crown Prince Akishino Turns 60

Tokyo, Nov. 30 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino, the younger brother of Emperor Naruhito, celebrated his 60th birthday on Sunday. In a press conference held in advance at the Akasaka East Residence in Tokyo, the Crown Prince said that he had “opportunities
29 Novembre 2025

ANA Cancels 95 Domestic Flights over Airbus Maintenance

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–All Nippon Airways said Saturday that it will cancel 95 domestic flights due to necessary software maintenance for its Airbus A320 and A321 jets. The cancellations are expected to affect around 13,200 people, according to the airline, a
29 Novembre 2025

ANA Cancels 95 Domestic Flights over Airbus Maintenance

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s All Nippon Airways canceled 95 domestic flights on Saturday due to necessary software maintenance for its Airbus A320 and A321 jets. The cancellations affected around 13,200 people. The airline, a unit of ANA Holdings Inc., decided to
29 Novembre 2025

Japan Medical Service Fee Revision Talks to Begin in Earnest

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan is set to begin full-fledged discussions on revising medical service fees, set by the government under the public health insurance program, in fiscal 2026. Medical sector organizations including the Japan Medical Association are calling for a drastic
29 Novembre 2025

Japan, S. Korea Mull Joint Bid for 2035 Soccer Asian Cup

Seoul, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–South Korea is considering bidding jointly with Japan to co-host the 2035 men’s soccer Asian Cup, according to South Korean government sources. South Korea’s sports ministry is expected to discuss the matter with the Japanese side soon, the
29 Novembre 2025

ANA Cancels 95 Domestic Flights over Airbus Maintenance

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–All Nippon Airways said Saturday that it will cancel 95 domestic flights due to necessary software maintenance for its Airbus A320 and A321 jets. The cancellations are expected to affect around 13,200 people, according to the airline, a
29 Novembre 2025

Speculation Growing for Dec. Rate Hike by BOJ

Tokyo, Nov. 29 (Jiji Press)–Market participants are increasingly speculating that the Bank of Japan could raise its policy interest rate in December, in light of recent remarks by senior BOJ officials indicating the central bank’s willingness to revise its monetary policy soon.
28 Novembre 2025

5 Sets of Ainu Remains to Be Returned from Britain

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Friday that the remains of five Ainu people will be returned from the Natural History Museum in Britain to Japan. In early fiscal 2026, which begins next April, officials from the Japanese government and
28 Novembre 2025

Kagura, Onsen Culture to Be Recommended for UNESCO Heritage

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government panel on Friday chose “kagura,” Japanese traditional performing art, and “onsen” hot spring culture as candidates for UNESCO intangible cultural heritage designation. The choice was formally decided at a conference of related ministries and agencies
28 Novembre 2025

2 Chinese Arrested over Securities Account Hijacking

Tokyo, Nov. 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese police arrested two Chinese nationals on Friday over a series of cases in which accounts at online securities firms were hijacked and used to manipulate stock prices. It is not known whether the suspects, aged 38 and
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