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25 Agosto 2026

Over 41,000 in Japan Sent to Hospitals for Heatstroke in July

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency said Tuesday that 41,174 people were sent to hospitals by ambulance for heatstroke nationwide in July, as many locations recorded temperatures of 35 degrees Celsius or higher. The figure was the third
25 Agosto 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan to Expand Tax Breaks for Vacant House Sale

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s land ministry plans to propose expanding tax breaks for inherited vacant houses to cover such homes that comply with revised earthquake-resistance standards as part of fiscal 2027 tax system reform. Currently, tax breaks are applied when houses
25 Agosto 2026

Migrants, 85 people rescued off Crete in Greece

(Adnkronos) – Eighty-five migrants were rescued this morning off Crete during a “major search and rescue operation”. The Greek news agency Ana reported that the operation took place off Kali Limenes, in southern Crete, “under the coordination of the Joint Search and
25 Agosto 2026

Japan to Reuse Fukushima Soil in Regional Cities

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government decided Tuesday to begin the reuse of soil generated from decontamination work following the 2011 accident at Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings Inc.’s Fukushima No. 1 nuclear power plant in regional cities. At a meeting
25 Agosto 2026

Dragon Ball Theme Park to Be Built near Paris

Paris, Aug. 24 (Jiji Press)–A theme park inspired by the popular Japanese anime series “Dragon Ball Z” will be built near Paris, French media reported Monday. The development is part of a Saudi Arabian-led, 6-billion-euro project to build three theme parks. French
25 Agosto 2026

LDP Begins Discussions on Consumption Tax Cut Plan

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)–The tax panel of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party held an informal executive meeting on Tuesday to begin discussions on details of a planned two-year cut in the consumption tax rate on food starting in April. On Aug.
25 Agosto 2026

Japan Govt Sets Recommended Specs for Bear Repellent

Tokyo, Aug. 25 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Environment Ministry on Tuesday released for the first time a set of recommended specifications for bear deterrent sprays, including a minimum spray time of six seconds and a spraying distance of 7.5 meters or more. The recommendations
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