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14 Gennaio 2026

Bear Sightings in Japan Continue into 2026

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Bears continue to be spotted near people in Japan after the turn of the year, even though they are usually in hibernation at this time of the winter season. A slew of sightings, mainly in the Tohoku northeastern
14 Gennaio 2026

Japan, S. Korea Finance Chiefs to Hold Dialogue in March

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan and South Korea are working to arrange a dialogue session between their finance ministers for March 14 in Tokyo, Japan’s Finance Ministry said Wednesday. Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama and Koo Yun-cheol, South Korea’s deputy prime minister
14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi, Lee Visit Horyuji Temple in Nara

Ikaruga, Nara Pref., Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung visited the Horyuji temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Takaichi’s home prefecture of Nara, on Wednesday, a day after their summit meeting. The hourlong
14 Gennaio 2026

Chubu Electric to Face On-Site Probe over N-Plant Data Fraud

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority decided Wednesday that its secretariat will conduct an on-site inspection of Chubu Electric Power Co. over the company’s data fraud regarding earthquake risks at its Hamaoka nuclear power plant. The inspection is expected to
14 Gennaio 2026

DNP, Usen-Almex Tie Up for Digital Hotel Check-Ins

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Dai Nippon Printing Co. and payment machine developer Usen-Almex Inc. said Wednesday they have formed a business partnership to commercialize a contactless hotel check-in system compatible with digital passports. The major printing firm and the Usen Holdings Co.
14 Gennaio 2026

World Bank Raises 2026 Global Growth Forecast to 2.6 Pct

Washington, Jan. 13 (Jiji Press)–The World Bank on Tuesday raised its global economic growth forecast for 2026 to 2.6 pct from 2.4 pct projected in June last year, citing contributions from the U.S. economy’s steady performance. In its latest Global Economic Prospects
14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Inform LDP Soon of Intention to Dissolve Lower House

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering informing senior officials of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday afternoon of her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election, informed sources said. The all-important
14 Gennaio 2026

Takaichi to Inform LDP Soon of Intention to Dissolve Lower House

Tokyo, Jan. 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is considering informing senior officials of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Wednesday afternoon of her intention to dissolve the House of Representatives for a snap general election, informed sources said. The all-important
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