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22 Febbraio 2026

Emperor Naruhito Turns 66 Ahead of Disaster Milestones

Tokyo, Feb. 23 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Emperor Naruhito turned 66 on Monday, ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake in March and the 10th anniversary of the Kumamoto earthquakes in April. “Even now, remembering the disasters pains my heart,”
22 Febbraio 2026

Takeshima Day Ceremony Held in Shimane Pref.

Matsue, Shimane Pref., Feb. 22 (Jiji Press)–The prefectural government of Shimane, western Japan, and others held an annual ceremony Sunday to mark Takeshima Day, stipulated by a prefectural ordinance to assert Japan’s sovereignty over the Sea of Japan islets called Takeshima in
22 Febbraio 2026

Recovery Stalling in Domestic Tourism among Japanese

Tokyo, Feb. 22 (Jiji Press)–The recovery of domestic tourism among Japanese people is stalling as consumers are becoming more thrifty amid rising prices. In 2025, the number of Japanese tourists at home increased 2.5 pct from the previous year to 553.66 million,
22 Febbraio 2026

Japan, U.S. Discuss China’s Alleged Nuclear Test

Washington, Feb. 21 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese and U.S. governments held working-level talks this week on China’s alleged secret nuclear test and North Korea’s nuclear and missile development, it was learned Saturday. The meeting, which has been regularly held since 2010 to discuss
22 Febbraio 2026

Japan to Keep Investment Pledge to U.S. after Tariff Ruling

Tokyo, Feb. 22 (Jiji Press)–Despite the U.S. Supreme Court finding President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional, Japan is expected to maintain its 550-billion-dollar investment and loan pledge to the United States under their bilateral tariff agreement. The Japanese government is closely monitoring
22 Febbraio 2026

Japan to Keep Investment Pledge to U.S. after Tariff Ruling

Tokyo, Feb. 22 (Jiji Press)–Despite the U.S. Supreme Court finding President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs unconstitutional, Japan is expected to maintain its 550-billion-dollar investment and loan pledge to the United States under their bilateral tariff agreement. The Japanese government is closely monitoring
21 Febbraio 2026

INTERVIEW: Ukraine May Expect Japan to Help Advance Peace Talks

Tokyo, Feb. 21 (Jiji Press)–Ukraine may expect the administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to play a role in peace negotiations over Russia’s invasion of the country, former Japanese Ambassador to Ukraine Kuninori Matsuda has suggested. Matsuda, 66, served as ambassador