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3 Febbraio 2026

EXCLUSIVE: DeepL to Release Interpretation Software for Japan

Berlin, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–German technology firm DeepL SE, known for its artificial intelligence-powered translation software, plans to release a Japanese-language version of its real-time interpretation software by the end of this year, a senior company official has told Jiji Press. The
3 Febbraio 2026

JR East Given Administrative Guidance over Service Halts

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s transport ministry gave administrative guidance Tuesday to East Japan Railway Co., or JR East, over a recent series of problems, including service disruptions on its Yamanote and Joban lines. The ministry summoned JR East Executive Vice President
3 Febbraio 2026

Nikkei Up More Than 2,000 Points in Afternoon

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo stock market accelerated its upswing Tuesday afternoon, with the key Nikkei 225 average gaining more than 2,000 points. The index stood at 54,737.69, a new record intraday high, at 1:43 p.m., up 2,082.51 points, or 3.95
3 Febbraio 2026

Tokyo Police Arrest Head of Resignation Assistance Firm

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police on Tuesday arrested the head of Albatross Co., the provider of the high-profile “Momuri” resignation assistance service, and his wife, who is an employee of the firm, on suspicion of introducing customers to lawyers for fees
3 Febbraio 2026

Nikkei Soars Over 1,900 Points to Hit New All-Time High

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average soared over 1,900 points on Tuesday afternoon to high a new intraday record high. The Tokyo stock market is backed by improvements in economic indicators, as well as overnight rises in U.S.
3 Febbraio 2026

Japan Oct.-Dec. GDP Growth Projected at 1.6 Pct

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s real gross domestic product in October-December last year likely grew 0.4 pct from the previous quarter for an annualized rise of 1.6 pct, according to the average estimate by 10 private think tanks. The Japanese economy is
3 Febbraio 2026

Top Court Rejects U.S. Airman’s Appeal in Okinawa Assault Case

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Supreme Court has dismissed a U.S. airman’s appeal against his five-year prison sentence for kidnapping and sexually assaulting an underage girl in Okinawa Prefecture. The decision, issued by the top court’s Second Petty Bench on Friday, finalizes
3 Febbraio 2026

Net Population Inflow into Tokyo Area Slows in 2025

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–A net population inflow into the Tokyo metropolitan area slowed for the first time in four years in 2025, Japanese internal affairs ministry data showed Tuesday. The number of people who moved into Tokyo and neighboring Saitama, Chiba
3 Febbraio 2026

Nikkei Average Jumps over 1,300 Points in Morning

Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average shot up over 1,300 points Tuesday morning, following overnight rises of U.S. stocks. At 9:16 a.m., the index of 225 select issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section stood