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13 Aprile 2026

Ogasawara Mayor Effectively Tolerates N-Waste Site Survey

Tokyo, April 13 (Jiji Press)–Masaaki Shibuya, mayor of the island village of Ogasawara, on Monday showed his effective tolerance of the Japanese government conducting a literature survey on the feasibility of constructing a final disposal facility for highly radioactive waste on Minamitorishima,
13 Aprile 2026

Key 10-Year JGB Yield Hits 27-Year High of 2.490 Pct

Tokyo, April 13 (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, briefly rose to as high as 2.490 pct in Tokyo morning trading Monday. The reading was the highest
13 Aprile 2026

Key 10-Year JGB Yield Hits 27-Year High of 2.490 Pct

Tokyo, April 13 (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, briefly rose to as high as 2.490 pct in Tokyo morning trading Monday. The reading was the highest
13 Aprile 2026

G-20 to Discuss Iran Crisis Impact at Washington Meeting

Tokyo, April 13 (Jiji Press)–Top Group of 20 finance officials are expected to discuss the global economic outlook amid the ongoing Iran crisis at their meeting in Washington on Thursday. Finance ministers and central bank chiefs from the 20 advanced and emerging
12 Aprile 2026

Chinese Youth Invited to Local Govts in Japan as Exchange Staff

Beijing, April 12 (Jiji Press)–A send-off party for Chinese participants in the Japanese government’s foreign youth invitation program was held at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing on Saturday. Amid strained Japan-China relations, the 24 individuals selected through an open recruitment process will
12 Aprile 2026

Website Rating Judges in Japan under Spotlight

Tokyo, April 12 (Jiji Press)–A website that assesses judges across Japan has gained attention for its five-level rating system and detailed commentaries on the rulings they were responsible for. “I want people to easily imagine what kind of person each judge is,”