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22 Aprile 2026

Japan GSDF to Probe Radio Comms during Fatal Drill Accident

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Ground Self-Defense Force plans to investigate radio communications at the time of a fatal accident that occurred during a live-fire drill in the southwestern prefecture of Oita, Defense Ministry sources said Wednesday. The GSDF will conduct hearings
22 Aprile 2026

Japan Trade Delegation Seen Visiting China in June

Beijing, April 22 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese trade organization headed by former House of Representatives Speaker Yohei Kono is planning to send a delegation to China from June 21 to 24, it was learned Wednesday. The Chinese side intends to accept the delegation
22 Aprile 2026

Japan FTC Issues Orders over Expressway Cleaning Bid-Rigging

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Fair Trade Commission on Wednesday issued cease and desist orders to four road maintenance companies over bid-rigging on contracts for road-cleaning services commissioned by Metropolitan Expressway Co. The antimonopoly watchdog ordered two of the four companies, including
22 Aprile 2026

Japan Warns Public over Safety of Used Goods

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Institute of Technology and Evaluation is urging the public to exercise caution when buying secondhand goods, warning that they may cause accidents such as explosions and fires. Over the five years through 2024, 310 accidents linked
22 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Average Ends at Record High on Chip Strength

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average finished at an all-time high Wednesday, buoyed by the strength of semiconductor-related components. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section climbed 236.69 points, or 0.40
22 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Average Ends at Record High on Chip Strength

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average finished at an all-time high Wednesday, buoyed by the strength of semiconductor-related components. The index of 225 issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime top-tier section climbed 236.69 points, or 0.40
22 Aprile 2026

Philippine President to Make State Visit to Japan in May

Tokyo, April 22 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to invite Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a state guest in late May, government officials said Wednesday. Marcos is expected to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and attend a banquet