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9 Giugno 2026

Japan Team Finds Cats Prefer Silver Vine over Catnip

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese team of researchers has found that cats prefer silver vine, known in Japan as “matatabi,” over catnip, both regarded as cat attractants. According to a study by the team of Iwate University and Nagoya University, many
9 Giugno 2026

Japan, Mexico Agree to Launch Economic Dialogue

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Mexican counterpart, Roberto Velasco, on Tuesday agreed to establish a framework for economic dialogue between the two countries at an early date. In their 20-minute call, the two ministers also reaffirmed
9 Giugno 2026

Japan to Add Antibody Drugs to Immunization

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government on Tuesday approved a bill to include antibody drugs in immunization programs alongside vaccines. The government aims to use antibody drugs as immunization against respiratory syncytial virus infection, which can become severe in infants. This
9 Giugno 2026

Nintendo Agrees to Pay French Fine over Controller Defect

Paris, June 8 (Jiji Press)–France’s consumer protection agency said Monday it will impose a fine of 35 million euros on Japan’s Nintendo Co. for failing to properly inform consumers about a defect in its Nintendo Switch controllers. The agency proposed a settlement
9 Giugno 2026

INTERVIEW: Japan, Canada Can Do More to Accelerate AI Adoption

By Hiroki Shimoo Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan and Canada can work more closely together to accelerate the real-world adoption of artificial intelligence, an expert at a Toronto-based, cutting-edge research institute says. “AI will be the technology that will power the future,”
9 Giugno 2026

Trump Faces Backlash over Naruto-Style Hero Video

Washington, June 8 (Jiji Press)–U.S. President Donald Trump has posted a video on social media depicting himself as the protagonist in the popular Japanese anime series “Naruto,” drawing criticism from some people. The video, posted on Saturday, shows Trump dressed as Naruto
9 Giugno 2026

Nikkei Briefly Gains over 1,000 Points in Morning

Tokyo, June 9 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average temporarily climbed over 1,000 points on Tuesday morning. At 9:12 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s top-tier Prime section surged 1,017.83 points, or 1.59 pct,