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9 Giugno 2026

CRA Requests Revisions to Retrial System Reform Bill

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–The opposition Centrist Reform Alliance on Tuesday requested revisions to the government’s bill to reform the country’s retrial system, including allowing the disclosure of evidence lists to the defense. The government bill calls for disclosing evidence lists only
9 Giugno 2026

LDP Mulls Proposal to Automatically Cut 45 Lower House Seats

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party is looking at a proposal to automatically reduce the number of proportional representation seats in the House of Representatives if a ruling-opposition panel fails to reach a deal within a year. The proposal,
9 Giugno 2026

Japan Wary of Closer China-N. Korea Military Ties after Xi Visit

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is cautious about closer military ties between China and North Korea following Chinese President Xi Jinping’s latest visit to Pyongyang. Tokyo believes that the security environment surrounding Japan would become more severe if North Korea
9 Giugno 2026

Bear Captured in Tochigi Capital after Days of Sightings

Utsunomiya, Tochigi Pref., June 9 (Jiji Press)–A bear believed to be the one repeatedly spotted across Utsunomiya, the capital of Tochigi Prefecture, since Saturday was captured on Tuesday, according to city officials. The capture marked the first time a bear has been
9 Giugno 2026

LDP Adopts Proposal on Revision of 3 Key Security Documents

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Tuesday officially adopted its proposal on an envisaged revision of the country’s three key security-related documents. The proposal, formalized at the party’s decision-making General Council, stresses the need for Japan to increase
9 Giugno 2026

Tokyo Stocks Rebound on Tech Buybacks

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks rebounded on Tuesday, led by technology issues that had been battered the previous day. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly rallied over 1,400 points, a day after tumbling over 2,500 points. The index of 225
9 Giugno 2026

Japanese Sailor Sets Course for Round-the-World Yacht Race

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Masatomo Suzuki, a 40-year-old Japanese offshore sailor, is aiming to compete in the 2028 Vendee Globe, a solo, nonstop, unassisted round-the-world yacht race. If Suzuki completes the quadrennial event, he would become the second Japanese to achieve the
9 Giugno 2026

Japan Team Finds Cats Prefer Silver Vine over Catnip

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese team of researchers has found that cats prefer silver vine, known in Japan as “matatabi,” over catnip, both regarded as cat attractants. According to a study by the team of Iwate University and Nagoya University, many
9 Giugno 2026

Japan, Mexico Agree to Launch Economic Dialogue

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Mexican counterpart, Roberto Velasco, on Tuesday agreed to establish a framework for economic dialogue between the two countries at an early date. In their 20-minute call, the two ministers also reaffirmed
9 Giugno 2026

Japan to Add Antibody Drugs to Immunization

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a bill to include antibody drugs in immunization programs alongside vaccines. The government aims to use antibody drugs as immunization against respiratory syncytial virus infection, which can become severe in infants. This
9 Giugno 2026

Nintendo Agrees to Pay French Fine over Controller Defect

Paris, June 8 (Jiji Press)–France’s consumer protection agency said Monday it will impose a fine of 35 million euros on Japan’s Nintendo Co. for failing to properly inform consumers about a defect in its Nintendo Switch controllers. The agency proposed a settlement
9 Giugno 2026

Nippon Steel to Invest Up to 2.5 B. Dollars in U.S. Steel

New York, June 8 (Jiji Press)–Nippon Steel Corp. plans to invest up to 2.5 billion dollars in United States Steel Corp.’s Mon Valley Works in Pennsylvania over the next three years, the U.S. steelmaker said Monday. “The total investment may range from
9 Giugno 2026

INTERVIEW: Japan, Canada Can Do More to Accelerate AI Adoption

By Hiroki Shimoo Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan and Canada can work more closely together to accelerate the real-world adoption of artificial intelligence, an expert at a Toronto-based, cutting-edge research institute says. “AI will be the technology that will power the future,”
9 Giugno 2026

Trump Faces Backlash over Naruto-Style Hero Video

Washington, June 8 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a video on social media depicting himself as the protagonist in the popular Japanese anime series “Naruto,” drawing criticism from some people. The video, posted on Saturday, shows Trump dressed as Naruto
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