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13 Gennaio 2026

Japan Bobsleigh Team Misses Olympics after Rule Mix-Up

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Bobsleigh, Luge and Skeleton Federation said Tuesday that Japan’s two-man bobsleigh team will not be able to participate in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics next month due to the federation’s misunderstanding of the qualification system. In 2024,
13 Gennaio 2026

Osaka Governor, Mayor to Step Down for Fresh Elections

Osaka, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura and Osaka Mayor Hideyuki Yokoyama plan to step down and run in subsequent elections, in a bid to push again for the so-called Osaka metropolis plan for local government realignment, it was learned Tuesday.
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan Parties Speed Up Preparations for Possible General Election

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese political parties are speeding up preparations for a possible general election that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is reportedly considering. On Tuesday, senior officials of Takaichi’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, including Secretary-General Shunichi Suzuki and Election Strategy Committee
13 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi, Lee Affirm Economic Security Cooperation

Nara, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung affirmed cooperation Tuesday in a wide range of areas, including the economy and economic security. In their talks in the western Japan city of Nara, part of
13 Gennaio 2026

Venezuela: Italy confident in ‘more fruitful’ relations

(Adnkronos) – Italy “is certain” that it will have “more fruitful” ties with Venezuela following the release of four Italian prisoners after a declaration of goodwill last week by the interim government which replaced deposed leftist president Nicolas Maduro.  “We continue our
13 Gennaio 2026

EXCLUSIVE: SDP Likely to Delay Leadership Race in Feb.

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The Social Democratic Party is considering postponing its leadership election scheduled for February due to the possibility of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolving the House of Representatives for a snap general election, informed sources told Jiji Press on
13 Gennaio 2026

Anti-immigration raids, record arrests in London

(Adnkronos) – Arrests for illegal immigration have reached their highest levels ever in London. This was revealed by the British Home Office, after raids on commercial activities in the capital were intensified. The crackdown on illegal work has seen officers step up
13 Gennaio 2026

Nikkei Average Ends above 53,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished above 53,000 for the first time on Tuesday, attracting buying on media reports that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a snap general election. The key index surged 1,609.27
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan Economy Watchers Sentiment Worsens for 2nd Straight Month

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Sentiment among so-called economy watchers in Japan worsened for two months in a row in December as the indexes for household activity and corporate activity declined, a Cabinet Office survey showed Tuesday. The seasonally adjusted diffusion index for
13 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi, Lee Agree on Importance of Strategic Ties

Nara, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Tuesday that she and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung agreed on the importance of strategic collaboration, including security cooperation involving the United States. Takaichi and Lee also agreed to continue “shuttle” diplomacy,
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan’s Saga University to Launch Cosmetics Faculty

Saga, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Saga University will launch a new faculty in April to study the science of cosmetics comprehensively, the first such faculty by a Japanese national or public university. The faculty is designed to nurture experts in manufacturing and developing
13 Gennaio 2026

Nikkei Average Ends above 53,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished above 53,000 for the first time on Tuesday, attracting buying on media reports that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering calling a snap general election. The key index surged 1,609.27
13 Gennaio 2026

Japanese Freelance Announcer Hiroshi Kume Dies at 81

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japanese freelance television announcer Hiroshi Kume, known for hosting popular music show “The Best Ten” and news show “News Station,” died of lung cancer on Jan. 1, it was learned Tuesday. Kume joined Tokyo Broadcasting System Television Inc.
13 Gennaio 2026

INTERVIEW: Fujitsu CEO Vows to Keep Raising Wages

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Fujitsu Ltd. plans to continue raising wages as workers in Japan receive less than their counterparts globally, CEO Takahito Tokita said in a recent interview. “We are proactively reviewing wage levels to maintain our competitive advantage,” Tokita said.
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan Biz Failures Top 10,000 for 2nd Straight Year

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The number of corporate bankruptcies in Japan surpassed 10,000 for two years in a row in 2025 as smaller businesses were hard hit by soaring labor costs and surging prices, Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd., a credit research firm,
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan Posts 3.67-T.-Yen Current Account Surplus in Nov.

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan posted a current account surplus of 3,674.1 billion yen in November 2025, up 10 pct from a year earlier, thanks to a wider trade surplus driven by stronger exports, the Finance Ministry said Tuesday. According to the
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan to Convene Ordinary Diet Session Jan. 23

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara informed the Diet on Tuesday that this year’s ordinary session of the parliament will be convened Jan. 23. The top government spokesman made the notification at board meetings of the steering committees
13 Gennaio 2026

G-7 Agrees to Swiftly Address Rare Earth Supply Issue

Washington, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major industrial nations at a meeting in Washington on Monday agreed to quickly take measures to enhance supply chains for rare earth minerals. Hosted by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the
13 Gennaio 2026

Japan, U.S. Share Concern over Yen’s One-Sided Depreciation

Washington, Jan. 12 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared concern over the yen’s recent one-sided depreciation during a meeting in Washington on Monday, Katayama said. Katayama, speaking at a press conference after the meeting, said
13 Gennaio 2026

Nikkei Stock Average Tops 53,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average continued rising to top 53,000 for the first time ever on Tuesday morning. A wide variety of issues attracted hefty buying on the Tokyo stock market following media reports that Japanese Prime
13 Gennaio 2026

Suzuki to Build New Auto Plant in India

Tokyo, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–Suzuki Motor Corp. has announced a decision to acquire land for a new automobile plant in India. The Japanese automaker will buy the site in Sanand in the western Indian state of Gujarat for some 49.6 billion rupees
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