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10 Giugno 2026

Suprapartisan Panel Agrees to Consider Tax Credits in Future

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s suprapartisan National Council on Social Security agreed at a working-level meeting Wednesday to consider the tax credit part of a proposed refundable tax credit system in the future after implementing its refund part first. A draft of
10 Giugno 2026

Chinese Coast Guard Ships Enter Japanese Waters near Senkakus

Naha, Okinawa Pref., June 10 (Jiji Press)–Four Chinese coast guard vessels briefly entered Japanese territorial waters off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture on Wednesday, according to the Japan Coast Guard. This was the first such incursion since May 26. According to
10 Giugno 2026

Ex-Japan Lower House Speaker Yohei Kono Dies at 89

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Yohei Kono, former speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, who is also known to have written a landmark 1993 statement over wartime comfort women, died on Monday at the age of 89, people
10 Giugno 2026

Malaysian PM Backs Stable LNG Supply to Japan

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim expressed his country’s utmost commitment to the stable supply to Japan of liquefied natural gas and oil-related products, such as medical gloves, at a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo
10 Giugno 2026

Canada to Join Japan-U.K.-Italy Fighter Project as Observer

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Canada plans to take part in a joint project among Japan, Britain and Italy to develop a next-generation fighter jet as an observer, Japanese government sources said Wednesday. Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi is scheduled to visit Britain
10 Giugno 2026

2 “Matsuya” Companies Team Up in Ginza on Premium Beef Dishes

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–Japanese restaurant chain Matsuya Foods Co. launched its first permanent department-store outlet at Matsuya Co.’s store in the posh Ginza district in Tokyo on Wednesday, as the two “Matsuya” brands seek to synergies from their stepped-up collaboration. The
10 Giugno 2026

NTT to Launch Fund to Promote IOWN Infrastructure Globally

Tokyo, June 10 (Jiji Press)–NTT Inc. said Wednesday that it will establish an investment fund this month to globally promote the IOWN next-generation communication infrastructure using optical technology. The fund is expected to total some 80 billion yen, with participation from South
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