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7 Aprile 2026

Takaichi Cautious about Issuing Energy-Saving Request Soon

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi indicated Tuesday that she is cautious about issuing an energy-saving request soon, despite concerns that the country could face energy supply shortages if tensions in the Middle East continue. “I’m not ready to

7 Aprile 2026

Key 10-Year JGB Yield Hits 27-Year High of 2.430 Pct

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, rose to 2.430 pct in Tokyo trading Tuesday, the highest level since February 1999. JGBs were sold on

7 Aprile 2026

Japan Arranging Summit with Iran: PM Takaichi

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Monday that the Japanese government is arranging summit talks with Iran in response to the worsening situation in the Middle East. “We are currently in the process of arranging” the summit, Takaichi said

7 Aprile 2026

Zensho Founder Kentaro Ogawa Dies at 77

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Kentaro Ogawa, founder and chairman of Zensho Holdings Co., a Japanese restaurant chain operator, died of myocardial infarction on Monday. He was at 77. Ogawa opened the first Sukiya “gyudon” beef-on-rice restaurant in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, south of

7 Aprile 2026

Trump Raps Japan, Others for Not Helping U.S. in Iran Operations

Washington, April 6 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday criticized Japan, South Korea and Australia for failing to support U.S. military operations against Iran. At a press conference, Trump renewed his criticism of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization for its reluctance

7 Aprile 2026

Tokyo Olympic Karate Medal Returned to Ukrainian

Tokyo, April 5 (Jiji Press)–Stanislav Horuna, a Ukrainian winner of a Tokyo Olympic medal in karate, on Sunday received back his medal, auctioned off in 2022 and now returned to him by the successful bidder. In the Tokyo Games held in 2021,

7 Aprile 2026

Japan Opposition DPFP Sees Need to Change Strategy

Tokyo, April 5 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese opposition Democratic Party for the People said Sunday that it sees the need to change its strategy after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s huge election victory in February. “It has become difficult to realize policies by

7 Aprile 2026

Calculator Remains Popular after 60 Years with New Models

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Despite the spread of computers and smartphones, the calculator remains popular in Japan and abroad more than 60 years after its launch, reflecting its convenience, while makers continue to create new types to keep up with trends and

7 Aprile 2026

LDP Proposes Tues. Committee Vote on FY 2026 Govt Budget

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party on Monday proposed that the Budget Committee of the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, the country’s parliament, hold a vote on the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill on Tuesday.

7 Aprile 2026

Japan’s Motegi Urges Iran to Ensure Safety of Ships

Tokyo, April 6 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday urged Iran to ensure safe navigation for all ships, including vessels related to Japan, in the Strait of Hormuz. He made the request in phone talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas

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