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15 Ottobre 2025

Foreign Visitors to Japan Top 30 M. at Fastest Pace

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–The number of foreign visitors to Japan in January-September exceeded 30 million, passing the line at the fastest pace ever, the Japan National Tourism Organization said Wednesday. The figure jumped 17.7 pct from the same period last year
15 Ottobre 2025

Lawson, FamilyMart Post Sales Growth in March-Aug.

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–Major Japanese convenience store operators Lawson Inc. and FamilyMart Co. enjoyed sales growth in the March-August first half of their current business year, while Seven & i Holdings Co.’s sales declined, according to their recent earnings reports. Lawson
15 Ottobre 2025

Over 500 Firms, Groups to Join Japan Mobility Show 2025

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–More than 500 companies and organizations will take part in the Japan Mobility Show 2025, opening Oct. 31 at the Tokyo Big Sight convention center, to showcase cutting-edge technologies, concept cars and classic vehicles. The number of exhibitors
15 Ottobre 2025

Edtech on Rise in Japan to Ease Teachers’ Burden

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–At a time when overwork of teachers is attracting attention as a serious social problem in Japan, “edtech” services to help them out digitally are gaining traction. The market for edtech, or educational technology, will grow some 1.4-fold
15 Ottobre 2025

Opposition Leaders Agree to Continue Talks on PM Election

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of three major Japanese opposition parties met on Wednesday and agreed to continue talks between their secretaries-general regarding possible cooperation in the upcoming parliamentary vote to elect the country’s new prime minister. At the meeting, Constitutional
15 Ottobre 2025

Mideast: Christians ‘a force for peace’ despite persecution

(Adnkronos) – Persecution and violence have diminished the number of Christians in the Middle East, but the religious minority nonetheless remains “a force for peace” in the region, foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Wednesday.  “Christians in the Middle East have suffered
15 Ottobre 2025

Japan’s National Stadium to Be Renamed MUFG Stadium in 2026

Tokyo, Oct. 15 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Stadium, which was the main venue for the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2021, will be renamed the MUFG Stadium in January 2026, the facility’s management company said Wednesday. Japan National Stadium Entertainment Inc. said
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