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7 Aprile 2026

Japan Diet Passes FY 2026 Govt Budget

Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s parliament passed the government’s fiscal 2026 budget on Tuesday, marking the first time in 11 years that a regular budget has been enacted after the April 1 start of a fiscal year. The budget was approved by
7 Aprile 2026

Odakyu to Start 3D Audio Gondola Service in Hakone

Hakone, Kanagawa Pref., April 7 (Jiji Press)–Odakyu Hakone Co. will begin to operate a new gondola equipped with a 3D audio system on its ropeway in the popular tourist and spa resort town of Hakone in eastern Japan on Monday next week,
7 Aprile 2026

Digital Techs Revive “Yokai” at Tokyo Immersive Art Event

By Waka Ota Tokyo, April 7 (Jiji Press)–An immersive museum event in Tokyo is bringing “yokai” supernatural creatures from Japanese folklore to life, offering a fantastical experience for visitors to enjoy historical artworks through cutting-edge visual and 3D technologies. “Yokai Immersive Experience
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,