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26 Giugno 2026

Philippines, new 6.7 magnitude earthquake in the south

(Adnkronos) – A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the southern coast of the Philippines, less than three weeks after another strong quake in the same area caused over 80 casualties. This was reported by the United States Geological Survey (USGS).  The tremor
26 Giugno 2026

Strong Quake Hits Yamanashi Pref.; No Abnormalities at Mt. Fuji

Tokyo, June 27 (Jiji Press)–A strong earthquake struck the central Japan prefecture of Yamanashi on Friday night, measuring lower 6, the third-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, in the town of Fujikawaguchiko. Following the quake, no abnormalities were reported in
26 Giugno 2026

Japan to Consider Nationalizing Defense Equipment Plants

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to consider nationalizing defense equipment production facilities to secure production capacity during emergencies, it was learned Friday. This plan is expected to be included in the government’s new economic and fiscal management guidelines, according
26 Giugno 2026

Strong Quake Logging Lower 6 Hits Yamanashi Pref.

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–A strong earthquake struck central Japan on Friday night, measuring lower 6, the third-highest level on the Japanese seismic intensity scale, in the town of Fujikawaguchiko in Yamanashi Prefecture. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the quake occurred
26 Giugno 2026

Opposition Parties Vow to Boycott Lower House Proceedings

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese opposition parties are poised to boycott all proceedings in the House of Representatives after the Lower House steering committee decided on Friday, without their agreement, to leave the Lower House seat reduction and second capital bills to
26 Giugno 2026

Japan Imperial Couple Return from Trip to Netherlands, Belgium

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako on Friday returned from their state visits to the Netherlands and Belgium. A Japanese government plane carrying the Imperial couple landed at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport in the afternoon following the two-week trip.
26 Giugno 2026

Japan Disposes of Official Documents on Retrial System Reform

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Justice Ministry disposed of official documents linked to the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s screening of a bill to revise the Code of Criminal Procedure for retrial system reform, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said Friday. The disposal is
26 Giugno 2026

Belgium, 7 arrests for synagogue attacks in Liège

(Adnkronos) – Belgian police announced they have arrested 7 people responsible for the explosion of a device that occurred on March 9 in front of the synagogue on Rue Léon Frédéricq in Liège. Israeli websites report this. The attack caused no casualties
26 Giugno 2026

Canada Sends Trade Mission to Japan in Diversification Effort

(Deletes the section about Indonesia the second paragraph from the bottom, which contained a factual error. A corrected substitute story follows.) Canada Sends Trade Mission to Japan in Diversification Effort By Hiroki Shimoo Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Canada has sent a large-scale
26 Giugno 2026

Takaichi, Modi to Hold Summit in New Delhi on Thurs.

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India for three days from Wednesday for a summit with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Thursday, the government said Friday. The summit was initially scheduled to take
26 Giugno 2026

Japan to Stay in Spotlight in Belgium after Imperial Visit

Brussels, June 26 (Jiji Press)–With this year marking the 160th anniversary of diplomatic ties between Japan and Belgium, festivals across the European country will continue to showcase the two countries’ cultural exchanges even after the state visit of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and
26 Giugno 2026

Various Companies Enter Rice Production after Supply Shock

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese companies from different sectors are entering rice production after supply disruptions triggered price surges in the country last summer. These moves are expected to help realize sustainable agriculture at a time when abandoned farmland is increasing due
26 Giugno 2026

German State Leader Voices Hopes for Defense Ties with Japan

Dusseldorf, Germany, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Hendrik Wust, minister-president of the western German state of North Rhine-Westphalia, has expressed hopes for enhancement of cooperation with Japan in the defense industry. In a recent interview with Jiji Press, he said there is a strong
26 Giugno 2026

Japan, IAEA to Collaborate over Iran’s Nuclear Program

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Rafael Mariano Grossi, director-general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, on Friday confirmed their close collaboration in efforts to peacefully resolve the issue of Iran’s nuclear program. At their meeting at the
26 Giugno 2026

Japan PM Accused of Violating Political Funds Control Law

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has been accused of making false statements in her political organizations’ funds reports. Hiroshi Kamiwaki, a professor at Kobe Gakuin University, filed a criminal complaint with public prosecutors on June 3, accusing Takaichi
26 Giugno 2026

Takaichi, Modi to Hold Summit in New Delhi on Thurs.

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will visit India for three days from Wednesday for a summit with her Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, in New Delhi on Thursday, according to a government plan approved Friday. The summit was initially
26 Giugno 2026

Japan Considers Delay for Minimum Wage Goal

Tokyo, June 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is considering delaying its goal of raising the country’s average minimum hourly wages to 1,500 yen by the end of the 2020s, people familiar with the matter said Friday. One idea being discussed is allowing
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