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24 Febbraio 2026

Takaichi Reiterates Eagerness to Enact Budget in Time

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday reiterated her eagerness to enact the government’s fiscal 2026 budget bill before fiscal 2025 ends next month. During a question-and-answer session with party leaders in the House of Representatives, Takaichi called
24 Febbraio 2026

JOC Finds 1,919 Defamatory Posts against Milan-Cortina Olympians

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese Olympic Committee has recognized 1,919 defamatory online posts against Japanese athletes who took part in the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics in Italy. At a time when derogatory online posts against athletes are becoming an increasingly serious problem,
24 Febbraio 2026

McDonald’s Menu Prices to Go Up in Japan Wed.

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–McDonald’s Co. (Japan) said Tuesday that it will raise the prices of about 60 pct of its menu items by 10-50 yen starting Wednesday. The markups reflect higher material, energy and labor costs, according to the hamburger chain.
24 Febbraio 2026

China Bans Export of Dual-Use Goods to Japanese Firms

Beijing, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday announced a ban on the export of military-civilian goods, including rare earths, to a total of 20 Japanese companies and organizations. The 20 entities were added to China’s list of those subject
24 Febbraio 2026

Japan Eyes Foray into Europe’s Defense Market

Berlin, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government is eager to promote Japanese companies’ entry into Europe’s thriving defense market through industrial partnerships as part of its efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities. Japanese officials see growing opportunities for cooperation between Japanese firms
24 Febbraio 2026

Tokyo Condemns Russia Again, 4 Years after Ukraine Invasion

Tokyo, Feb. 24 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government renewed its condemnation of Russia on Tuesday, the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. “The invasion is an outrageous act that undermines the foundation of the international order,” Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told
24 Febbraio 2026

Canadian PM Carney to Visit Japan in March

New York, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)–Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will visit Japan as part of a three-nation Indo-Pacific tour starting Thursday, the prime minister’s office said Monday. Amid ongoing trade friction stemming from the high-tariff policy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s