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23 Gennaio 2026

Italy, Germany underlined support for Ukraine, US plan for Gaza

(Adnkronos) – Italy and Germany on Friday underscored their support for embattled Ukraine and for war-devastated Gaza and agreed to hold regular dialogue “on international and security issues of common interest,” according a strategic cooperation document signed in Rome by Italy’s premier
23 Gennaio 2026

1,230 People Plan to Seek Japan Lower House Seats

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–A total of about 1,230 people are planning to run in the Feb. 8 election for Japan’s House of Representatives, fewer than the 1,334 candidates in the previous 2024 Lower House election, a Jiji Press survey showed Friday.
23 Gennaio 2026

Osaka Police Punish 35 Personnel over Assault during Site Search

Osaka, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Osaka prefectural police department punished a total of 35 personnel Friday over suspected assault on targets of investigation during a site search. The police of the western Japan prefecture took disciplinary measures, such as dismissals, against 12
23 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi Seeks Public Mandate for Policy Shifts

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday she wants to secure a fresh public mandate through a snap general election to advance shifts in key policies. Earlier in the day, the Takaichi cabinet issued a statement following the
23 Gennaio 2026

Japan Dept. Store Sales Fall for 1st Time in 5 years

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Department store sales in Japan in 2025 fell 1.5 pct from the previous year on a same-store basis, marking the first decline in five years, dampened by a plunge in spending by foreign visitors, industry data showed Friday.
23 Gennaio 2026

Prudential Life Chief Apologizes over Fraud

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Prudential Life Insurance Co. President and CEO Kan Mabara apologized Friday for more than 100 current and former employees scamming clients out of some 3.1 billion yen. “I apologize from the bottom of my heart for causing great
23 Gennaio 2026

Dollar Briefly Dives below 157.4 Yen in Tokyo

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–The dollar briefly fell below 157.4 yen from above 159.2 yen in late Tokyo trading Friday, just after a regular press conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda. The U.S. currency met with large-lot selling to buy
23 Gennaio 2026

Dollar Briefly Dives below 157.4 Yen in Tokyo

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–The dollar briefly fell below 157.4 yen from above 159.2 yen in late Tokyo trading Friday, just after a regular press conference by Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda. The U.S. currency met with large-lot selling to buy
23 Gennaio 2026

Nabari Poisoned Wine Murder Retrial Sought for 11th Time

Nagoya, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–An 11th request for the retrial of deceased death-row inmate Masaru Okunishi in the high-profile Nabari poisoned wine murder case nearly 65 years ago has been filed with Nagoya High Court by Okunishi’s sister and defense lawyers. Along
23 Gennaio 2026

4 Die, 26 Injured in Heavy Snow in Japan

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Heavy snow mainly pounding the Sea of Japan coast since Tuesday has left four people dead and 26 others injured. According to data compiled by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency as of Friday afternoon, one person died
23 Gennaio 2026

Prudential Life Chief Apologizes over Fraud

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Prudential Life Insurance Co. President and CEO Kan Mabara apologized Friday for more than 100 current and former employees scamming clients out of some 3.1 billion yen. “I apologize from the bottom of my heart for the great
23 Gennaio 2026

Japan Long-Term Rates Rising Rapidly: BOJ Ueda

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s long-term interest rates are rising at a “significantly rapid” pace, Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said Friday. At a press conference following the BOJ’s policy-setting meeting that ended earlier in the day, Ueda said the central
23 Gennaio 2026

3 Die, 12 Injured in Heavy Snow in Japan

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Heavy snow mainly pounding the Sea of Japan coast since Tuesday has left three people dead and 12 others injured. According to data compiled by the Fire and Disaster Management Agency as of Friday morning, one person died
23 Gennaio 2026

Japan to Accept Up to 1.23 M. Foreign Workers through FY 2028

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government said Friday that it will accept up 1,231,900 foreign workers for five years through the end of fiscal 2028 under specified skilled worker residency and skill development programs. The government added linen supply, distribution and
23 Gennaio 2026

TEPCO Stops Kashiwazaki-Kariwa No. 6 Reactor

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc. said Friday the No. 6 reactor at its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant in Niigata Prefecture, central Japan, was stopped early Friday morning following a problem. The reactor was reactivated only on Wednesday
23 Gennaio 2026

Japan Plans Stricter Rules to Address Foreigner-Linked Issues

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government adopted a package of measures Friday to address problems related to foreign nationals, including planned stricter rules on their acquisitions of Japanese land and nationality. The government will decide an outline of legal rules relating
23 Gennaio 2026

Japan Govt Vehicle May Have Caused Fatal Accident

Tokyo, Jan. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japanese police are investigating a fatal accident in Tokyo on Thursday involving an official vehicle of the Cabinet Office, suspecting the driver ignored a red light. The six-car accident occurred at around 6:30 p.m. Thursday at an intersection
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