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22 Giugno 2026

German Defense Giant Eyes Production Base in Japan

Berlin, June 22 (Jiji Press)–Major German defense company Rheinmetall AG told Jiji Press on Monday that it aims to cooperate with Japanese firms, with an eye toward setting up its first defense-related production base in Japan. The company said that discussions would
22 Giugno 2026

Canada’s Brookfield to Promote AI Investments in Japan

Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)–The head of the Japan unit of major Canadian asset management firm Brookfield Corp. has voiced plans to promote investments in artificial intelligence data centers that can process large amounts of data. During a recent interview, Luke Edwards
22 Giugno 2026

Diet Leaders OKs Draft of Imperial House Law Revisions

Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)–The leaders of the Diet on Monday broadly approved a government draft of revisions to the Imperial House Law and other legislation aimed at ensuring an adequate number of Imperial Family members. The draft will be presented to
22 Giugno 2026

Japan PM Updates Shared via Public Affairs Secretary on X

Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)–Kozo Saiki, Japan’s cabinet secretary for public affairs, has been actively sharing Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s daily updates on an X account launched earlier this month. Saiki is believed to be supporting the Takaichi administration by explaining policies
22 Giugno 2026

6 Held for Allegedly Trying to Smuggle 1-B.-Yen Gold from China

Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo’s Metropolitan Police Department has arrested six people for allegedly trying to smuggle 49 kilograms of gold bars worth about 1,075 million yen from China by concealing them inside life-size dolls. A 46-year-old Chinese company executive living in
22 Giugno 2026

Nikkei Closes above 72,000 for 1st Time

Tokyo, June 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average closed above 72,000 for the first time Monday, extending a record-breaking run to a sixth consecutive session. The index of 225 selected issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section rose
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