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11 Maggio 2026

PM Takaichi to Debate with 6 Opposition Party Heads May 20

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Ruling and opposition parties agreed Monday to hold the first debate between Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and opposition party leaders during the ongoing session of the Diet, Japan’s parliament, on May 20. Opposition parties with 10 or
11 Maggio 2026

Japan Govt Officials to Visit Russia

(2nd para should have read “… join talks …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to send officials to Russia as early as the end of this month chiefly for protecting Japanese business assets in the
11 Maggio 2026

Nikkei Ends Lower after Hitting Record Intraday High

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average finished lower on Monday after hitting a new record intraday high in the morning, as buying followed gains in U.S. high-tech issues late last week. The index of 225 issues listed on
11 Maggio 2026

Japan Sees No Immediate Impact from Hantavirus

Tokyo, May 11 (Jiji Press)–Japan is not currently in a situation where there would be a major domestic impact in the wake of a hantavirus outbreak confirmed on a cruise ship during a voyage in the Atlantic Ocean, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru