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3 Gennaio 2026

China Rebuts Concerns over Drills around Taiwan

Beijing, Jan. 3 (Jiji Press)–A spokesperson at China’s Ministry of National Defense has issued a statement rebutting concerns shown by Japan, the United States and other countries over Beijing’s recent large-scale military drills conducted around Taiwan. The Chinese military is ready to
3 Gennaio 2026

China Likely to Stay Tough on Japan This Year

Beijing, Jan. 3 (Jiji Press)–The administration of Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to maintain its hard-line stance toward Japan this year, following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark over Taiwan last November. Also concerned over Tokyo’s security policy, China will unlikely
3 Gennaio 2026

Will Takaichi Gamble on Snap Election for Stable Govt in 2026?

Tokyo, Jan. 3 (Jiji Press)–The main focus of Japanese politics in 2026 will be whether Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will dissolve the House of Representatives, the all-important lower chamber of the Diet, for a general election to stabilize her administration. The Liberal
2 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi, Trump to Meet in U.S. This Spring

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and U.S. President Donald Trump agreed Friday that their governments will specifically coordinate Takaichi’s visit to the United States this spring. During their phone talks, Takaichi and Trump exchanged their views on the
2 Gennaio 2026

Ukraine: Russia intercepts 7 drones launched against Moscow

(Adnkronos) – Russian authorities announced that they have intercepted and shot down seven drones launched by the Ukrainian army towards Moscow in the last few hours. “Emergency teams – said the capital’s mayor Sergei Sobyanin – are working at the impact site
2 Gennaio 2026

Bolsonaro returns to prison, Supreme Court denies house arrest

(Adnkronos) – The former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was discharged from the hospital yesterday, after spending several days under observation following three surgical procedures. He has already left the medical center and has been transferred back to the Federal Police headquarters in
2 Gennaio 2026

Will Smith sued for sexual harassment

(Adnkronos) – Will Smith has been sued by violinist Brian King Joseph, who participated in his ‘Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour’. The musician accuses the actor and rapper of sexual harassment. As reported by ‘Variety’, which examined the document filed
2 Gennaio 2026

Tommy Lee Jones’ daughter found dead, Victoria was 34

(Adnkronos) – Victoria Jones, daughter of Oscar-winning actor Tommy Lee Jones, was found dead on New Year’s Eve in a luxury hotel in San Francisco, California. She was 34 years old. The Hollywood gossip site Tmz reports this, citing law enforcement sources. 
2 Gennaio 2026

Japan’s Economy Seen Testing Further Growth in 2026

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–After staying on a moderate recovery path in recent years, the Japanese economy is expected to test its further growth in 2026. The current phase of economic expansion began after the economy bottomed out in May 2020. If
2 Gennaio 2026

Imperial Family Appears in Public for New Year’s Greetings

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other Imperial Family members appeared before visitors from the general public for New Year’s greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Imperial Family members, including Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess
2 Gennaio 2026

Imperial Family Appears in Public for New Year’s Greetings

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–Emperor Naruhito, Empress Masako and other Imperial Family members appeared before visitors from the general public for New Year’s greetings at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Friday. Imperial Family members, including Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess
2 Gennaio 2026

New Year Sales Start at Major Department Stores

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–Major department stores in Japan started their New Year sales on Friday, the day after 2026 kicked off, offering varieties of “lucky bag” product packages to stimulate buying interest as much as possible amid inflation. Sogo & Seibu
2 Gennaio 2026

Rural Municipalities Working with Students from Urban Areas

Tokyo, Jan. 2 (Jiji Press)–In a model project by Japan’s internal affairs ministry, municipalities in the countryside are collaborating with university students from urban areas, in order to leverage young people’s ideas for regional revitalization. The project is aimed at securing human
1 Gennaio 2026

Noto Quake Victims Mourned on 2nd Anniversary

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan was held in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the disaster’s second anniversary on Thursday. The ceremony was
1 Gennaio 2026

Noto Quake Victims Mourned on 2nd Anniversary

Wajima, Ishikawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–A memorial ceremony for the victims of the Jan. 1, 2024, Noto Peninsula earthquake in central Japan was held in the city of Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, on the disaster’s second anniversary on Thursday. The ceremony was
1 Gennaio 2026

New Year’s Ceremony Held at Imperial Palace in Tokyo

Tokyo, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–The New Year’s Greetings ceremony was held at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Thursday, the first day of 2026, with Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako receiving greetings from Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and others. In the morning,
1 Gennaio 2026

China Approaches S. Korea to Form Joint Front against Japan

Beijing, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–China appears to be approaching South Korea to form a joint diplomatic front against Japan amid bilateral tensions triggered by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a Taiwan contingency. On Wednesday, Chinese Foreign Minister and State Councilor
1 Gennaio 2026

Over 900 Graves Closed in Japan’s Noto Quake Area

Kanazawa, Ishikawa Pref., Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–More than 900 applications needed to close family graves have been filed in the Okunoto area of central Japan since it was hit by the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake. The pace of applications is 2.5
1 Gennaio 2026

Japan Retailers Racing with Low-Priced Goods amid Inflation

Tokyo, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese retailers are competing to offer low-priced goods as consumers continue to keep their purse strings tight amid inflation. While it is increasingly difficult for retailers to differentiate their goods from rivals’ in terms of prices due to
31 Dicembre 2025

Japan Emperor Reflects Anew on Preciousness of Peace

Tokyo, Jan. 1 (Jiji Press)–In his New Year’s message on Thursday, Japanese Emperor Naruhito reflected anew on the preciousness of Japan’s peace today. After recalling the tragedies of World War II last year, which marked the 80th anniversary of the war’s end,
31 Dicembre 2025

Japan Biz Delegation Postpones Beijing Visit

Tokyo, Dec. 31 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese business delegation will postpone a planned visit to Beijing, the Japan-China Economic Association said Wednesday. Representatives from the association, the Japan Business Federation, or Keidanren, and the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry were scheduled to
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