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28 Luglio 2026

30-Year Term Sought for Teen in Hokkaido Group Assault Case

Sapporo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Public prosecutors have sought a 30-year prison sentence for a teenager in a high-profile group assault case in which a 20-year-old university student died in Ebetsu, Hokkaido, in 2024. During Monday’s hearing at Sapporo District Court in the
28 Luglio 2026

Japan to Boost Immigration Agency Staff by 226

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Immigration Services Agency will hire 226 more employees to bolster its operations amid an increase in foreign residents in the country, Justice Minister Hiroshi Hiraguchi said Tuesday. Through the addition of 176 immigration inspectors and 50 immigration
28 Luglio 2026

Japan to Broaden Reduced-Hours Work Program for Govt Workers

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government released human resources reform plans Tuesday, including expansion of the reduced working hours program for national public servants. Specifically, the government will consider allowing its regular employees to cut working hours for health reasons and
28 Luglio 2026

BYD Launches Japan-Exclusive Electric Minivehicle

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Chinese automaker BYD Co. on Tuesday released its first electric minivehicle designed exclusively for the Japanese market. The new model, named Racco, starts at 2,145,000 yen. This means that the vehicle is available at as low as 1,995,000
28 Luglio 2026

Japan Govt Decides to Honor Speedskating Star Miho Takagi

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government has decided to present the People’s Honor Award to retired speedskating star Miho Takagi at the prime minister’s office on Aug. 4, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said Tuesday. During a press conference, Kihara emphasized
28 Luglio 2026

Japan Govt Certifies Food Banks for 1st Time

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Consumer Affairs Agency said Tuesday that it has certified four food banks, which collect surplus food from companies and others for free supply to organizations working to support people in need. It is the first time that
28 Luglio 2026

JCG Searches High School after Fatal Accident in Okinawa

Naha, Okinawa Pref., July 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Coast Guard searched Doshisha International Senior High School on Saturday following the fatal capsizing of two small boats used in a school study trip in Okinawa Prefecture, the school operator said Tuesday. The JCG’s
28 Luglio 2026

Japan to Consider GPS Tracking to Prevent Stalking Crimes

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government Tuesday drew up a package of emergency measures for crime prevention, including a proposal to consider attaching GPS equipment to stalkers to prevent them from approaching victims. Authorities such as the National Police Agency aim
28 Luglio 2026

Takaichi Stresses Readiness to Decide on Food Tax Cut

Tokyo, July 28 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday emphasized her readiness to decide on the proposed two-year consumption tax cut for food items. “I will make a decision when I have to,” Takaichi, also president of the ruling Liberal
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