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17 Aprile 2026

Takaichi Rejects Political Use of Planned Intelligence Council

Tokyo, April 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday ruled out the possibility of the government using a planned national intelligence council for political purposes. “We will never order (the council) to gather intelligence for the purpose of benefiting a
17 Aprile 2026

Father of Kyoto Boy Admits to Choking Son to Death

Nantan, Kyoto Pref., April 17 (Jiji Press)–The father of a boy in Kyoto Prefecture, western Japan, who was found dead earlier this week after going missing last month has admitted that he strangled the son, investigative sources said Friday. Yuki Adachi, 37,
17 Aprile 2026

Japan Imperial Couple Hosts Spring Garden Party

Tokyo, April 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako hosted a garden party at the Akasaka Imperial Gardens in Tokyo’s Minato Ward on Friday, inviting some 1,750 people. The guests included gold medalists from the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, such as figure
17 Aprile 2026

SBI Sets Up Entertainment Fund with Cool Japan Fund

Tokyo, April 17 (Jiji Press)–SBI Holdings Inc. said Friday it has set up a fund with Cool Japan Fund Inc. to promote Japanese entertainment content overseas. The fund totals 12.5 billion yen, of which 10 billion will be put up by Cool
17 Aprile 2026

5 Japanese Oil Distributors Indicted over Cartel

Tokyo, April 17 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office indicted five Japanese oil distributors Friday over an alleged price cartel for gas oil sold to transport and other companies in Tokyo. The office acted in response to a criminal complaint filed
17 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Loses More Than 1,000 Points on Profit-Taking

Tokyo, April 17 (Jiji Press)–Japanese stocks fell back Friday due to selling to lock in profits after rising for three consecutive days through Thursday, with the key Nikkei 225 average losing more than 1,000 points. The index of 225 selected issues listed
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