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21 Luglio 2026

JIP’s Fujita Tops Lower House Party Heads’ Asset List

(The figure for average assets in the fourth paragraph is updated following a revised report from a lawmaker.) Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Fumitake Fujita, co-leader of the Japan Innovation Party, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s coalition partner, had the most assets among
21 Luglio 2026

China Defends Firing Drills in Japan’s EEZ

Beijing, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The Chinese navy’s firing drills conducted within Japan’s exclusive economic zone earlier this month were in line with international law and practice, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said Tuesday. Japan’s reaction to the exercises was unreasonable, Lin
21 Luglio 2026

Mercury Tops 40 Degrees in Central Japan

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Temperatures exceeded 40 degrees Celsius in central Japan on Tuesday, marking the first “kokushobi,” or cruelly hot day, this year, according to the Japan Meteorological Agency. The city of Tajimi, Gifu Prefecture, recorded 40.3 degrees, followed by the
21 Luglio 2026

Tokyo-Area Condo Prices Hit Record High in 1st Half

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–The average price of new condominiums put up for sale in the Tokyo metropolitan area surpassed 100 million yen in January-June, topping the threshold for the first time in any first-half period, Real Estate Economic Institute Co. said
21 Luglio 2026

4 Served Fresh Warrants over Haneda Attempted Robbery

Tokyo, July 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police on Tuesday served fresh arrest warrants on four individuals aged 16 to 22 on suspicion of attempted robbery over their attack on a group transporting 195 million yen in cash at Haneda Airport in the Japanese
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