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21 Maggio 2026

4th Ruling Finds Japan Feb. Lower House Poll Constitutional

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo High Court ruled Thursday that the Feb. 8 election for Japan’s House of Representatives, the lower chamber of parliament, was constitutional in terms of vote-value disparities. Presiding Judge Takao Furuta dismissed a claim by a group of
21 Maggio 2026

Japan Rejects Remilitarization Claims by China, Russia

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Thursday rejected claims by China and Russia that Japan is accelerating its remilitarization. The claims, included in a joint statement issued by the two countries’ leaders on Wednesday, are “completely groundless,” Deputy Chief Cabinet
21 Maggio 2026

Nikkei Rebounds above 61,000 after 5-Day Fall

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average surged past 61,000 to snap a five-session losing streak on Thursday amid receding concerns over the U.S.-Iran conflict. The index of 225 selected issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section
21 Maggio 2026

INTERVIEW: WFP Chief Thanks Japan amid Funding Shortfall

Tokyo, May 21 (Jiji Press)–Cindy McCain, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, in a recent interview, expressed appreciation for Japan’s continued contributions as the organization struggles with financial difficulties. “We’re facing a 20 pct higher (transportation) charge for what we
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