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27 Febbraio 2026

Ex-Yokozuna Terunofuji Used Violence against Wrestler

Osaka, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Former yokozuna sumo grand champion Terunofuji, now stablemaster Isegahama, used violence against Hakunofuji, a stable wrestler in the makuuchi top division of professional sumo wrestling, it was learned Friday. The 34-year-old stablemaster, whose real name is Seizan Suginomori,
27 Febbraio 2026

Takaichi Vows to Seek Tax Cut Consensus by Summer

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Friday that she plans to obtain a consensus on a planned consumption tax exemption for food by this summer and submit related legislation to an extraordinary session of parliament seen to be
27 Febbraio 2026

Ministry OKs Institute of Science Tokyo’s Enhancement Plan

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s education ministry said Friday that it has approved the Institute of Science Tokyo’s 25-year plan to strengthen its research capabilities. The national institution was selected last month as the second university eligible for aid from the government’s
27 Febbraio 2026

Tender Offer Completed for Japanese Cosmetics Maker Mandom

Osaka, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese cosmetics maker Mandom Corp. has completed a tender offer for its own shares conducted in partnership with British investment fund CVC Capital Partners. On Thursday, Mandom said that tendered shares accounted for about 72 pct of the
27 Febbraio 2026

Tokyo Inflation Comes Below 2 Pct in Feb.

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–The core inflation rate for central Tokyo in February stood below 2 pct for the first time in one year and four months, the internal affairs ministry said Friday. The core consumer price index, excluding volatile perishables, for
27 Febbraio 2026

Japan’s Industrial Output Rises 2.2 Pct in Jan.

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s industrial production in January rose 2.2 pct from the previous month, mainly due to robust output of automobile-related products, the industry ministry said Friday. The seasonally adjusted production index for the manufacturing and mining sectors stood at
27 Febbraio 2026

Japan Team Creates Mouse Testicular Organoids in Vitro

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese team of researchers has developed miniaturized testicular tissues known as testicular organoids from mouse embryonic stem cells in an experimental vessel, marking a world first. The achievement by the team, comprising University of Osaka professor Katsuhiko
27 Febbraio 2026

Asahi Kasei to Acquire German Drug Developer Aicuris

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Asahi Kasei Corp. has said it will acquire German pharmaceutical developer Aicuris Anti-Infective Cures AG for some 780 million euros. The major Japanese chemical maker will obtain all outstanding Aicuris shares through a U.S. subsidiary, planning to complete
27 Febbraio 2026

Japan FTC Approves Hino-Mitsubishi Fuso Integration

Tokyo, Feb. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has approved the business integration of Hino Motors Ltd. and Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. The commercial vehicle makers are set to become subsidiaries of Archion, a Tokyo-based holding company, on April 1.