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30 Giugno 2026

FOCUS: Japan’s Imperial Family Shows Enduring Love of Baseball

Tokyo, June 30 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Imperial Family has long shown affection for baseball and softball, with family members occasionally appearing in the stands to watch matches. Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, along with their daughter, Princess Aiko, attended the World Baseball Classic
30 Giugno 2026

Dollar Tops 162 Yen for 1st Time in Over 39 Years

Tokyo, June 30 (Jiji Press)–The dollar surged above 162 yen in Tokyo trading on Tuesday, hitting the highest level since December 1986. At 10:00 a.m., the dollar stood at 162.13-14 yen, up from 161.81-82 yen at 5 p.m. Monday. The dollar carried
30 Giugno 2026

Japan Eliminated from World Cup with 2-1 Loss to Brazil

Houston, Texas, June 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan was eliminated from the 2026 FIFA World Cup after losing to Brazil 2-1 in Houston, Texas, on Monday. The Japanese men’s national soccer team, nicknamed Samurai Blue, fell short in its fifth attempt to secure its
29 Giugno 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan, India Sign Memorandum on AI Development

Tokyo, June 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and Indian governments have signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperating in the domestic development of artificial intelligence, Jiji Press learned Monday. The memorandum was signed by the Japanese industry ministry and the Indian Ministry of
29 Giugno 2026

Japan Launches Panel to Review Foreign Investment

Tokyo, June 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Monday held the first meeting of the Japan Foreign Investment Committee, or JFIC, which will conduct cross-ministerial reviews of foreign investments in Japanese companies, with the aim of preventing leaks of technology and information
29 Giugno 2026

LDP’s Nakasone Regrets Remark on Princess Aiko

Tokyo, June 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese ruling party lawmaker Hirofumi Nakasone on Monday expressed regret over his controversial remark that it is impossible for Princess Aiko, the daughter of Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako, to ascend to the Imperial throne. Speaking to reporters,
29 Giugno 2026

Ex-KAT-TUN Kazuya Kamenashi, Celebrity Minami Tanaka to Marry

Tokyo, June 29 (Jiji Press)–Kazuya Kamenashi, a former member of the Japanese boy band KAT-TUN, and Minami Tanaka, a Japanese freelance announcer and actor, announced Monday that they are going to get married. According to the announcement published on their respective official
29 Giugno 2026

Yodobashi-Ikebukuro Commercial Complex to Open Tues.

Tokyo, June 29 (Jiji Press)–The Yodobashi-Ikebukuro commercial complex at the east exit of Ikebukuro Station in Tokyo was unveiled to the press on Monday, ahead of its opening on Tuesday. The building, which previously housed Sogo & Seibu Co.’s flagship Seibu Ikebukuro
29 Giugno 2026

Japan Conveys Concerns to China, Russia over Bomber Flights

Tokyo, June 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Monday that Tokyo has conveyed serious concerns to China and Russia via diplomatic channels over recent joint flights by Chinese and Russian bombers near Japan. The flights were “clearly intended as
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