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1 Giugno 2026

Japan Testing AI-Powered System to Automatically Repel Bears

Hida, Gifu Pref., June 1 (Jiji Press)–An artificial intelligence-powered system that detects bears and automatically sprays repellent is being tested in the central Japan prefecture of Gifu in response to a rise in bear incursions into populated areas. The system, dubbed AIBeS,
1 Giugno 2026

2027 Grads Recruitment Starts in Japan, Only Officially

(Last para should have read “… that became the first to make informal job offers …,” instead of as sent) Tokyo, June 1 (Jiji Press)–Recruitment activities, such as job interviews, for college students scheduled to graduate next spring were given the official
1 Giugno 2026

Breakdown of Japan’s New Minivehicle Sales in May:

Japan Light Motor Vehicle and Motorcycle Association June 1 Yr/Yr Change Total 118,003 units Down 2.1 pct Passenger Cars 89,424 Down 2.3 Trucks 28,579 Down 1.6 -Brand- Suzuki 42,124 Down 3.0 Daihatsu 35,928 Down 0.7 Mitsubishi 4,143 Down 19.1 Subaru 921 Down
1 Giugno 2026

Japan’s May New Auto Sales, Excluding Minivehicles:

Japan Automobile Dealers Association June 1 Yr/Yr Change Total 214,994 units Up 5.6 pct Over-2,000-c.c. Cars 120,416 Up 3.5 Smaller Cars 67,070 Up 8.7 Trucks 26,589 Up 6.5 Buses 919 Up 56.8 -Brand- Daihatsu 2,265 Up 22.8 Honda 23,989 Up 7.7 Lexus
1 Giugno 2026

Japan’s LDP, CRA Agree on Debate Schedule for Extra Budget

Tokyo, May 30 (Jiji Press)–The parliamentary affairs chiefs of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party and the main opposition Centrist Reform Alliance have agreed on a deliberation schedule for the government’s draft fiscal 2026 supplementary budget. At a meeting Friday, Hiroshi Kajiyama of
1 Giugno 2026

Japan Companies’ Ordinary Profits Rise 14.6 Pct in Jan-March

Tokyo, June 1 (Jiji Press)–Japanese nonfinancial companies’ combined ordinary profits grew 14.6 pct from a year earlier to 32,627.1 billion yen in January-March, the Finance Ministry said Monday. The rise was driven by growing demand related to artificial intelligence data centers and
1 Giugno 2026

Nikkei Tops 67,000 for First Time in Morning

Tokyo, June 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average briefly gained more than 900 points to top 67,000 for the first time on Monday morning, supported by expectations for continued U.S.-Iran negotiations over the Middle East situation. At 10:27 a.m., the
1 Giugno 2026

S. Korea Discusses ACSA with Japan: Report

Seoul, June 1 (Jiji Press)–South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Sunday told reporters that he and his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, discussed a possible bilateral acquisition and cross-servicing agreement, or ACSA, during their meeting in Singapore on Saturday, South Korea’s Yonhap
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