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29 Settembre 2026

Japan Emperor, Empress to Visit Iwate, Miyagi in March

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are expected to visit Iwate and Miyagi prefectures in late March to observe reconstruction efforts following the devastating March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, people familiar with the matter said Tuesday. Princess Aiko,
29 Settembre 2026

Japan’s Iwaya Meets with China’s He

Beijing, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Former Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng in Beijing on Tuesday, a day after the Japanese politician held talks with Wang Yi, China’s top diplomat. Iwaya was leading a delegation from Japan’s
29 Settembre 2026

Logical Thinking, Problem-Solving Skills Key in AI Era: White Paper

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s labor ministry said in an annual report released Tuesday that so-called meta-skills, including logical thinking and problem-solving skills, are becoming essential for workers amid the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence technology. In its 2026 white paper on
29 Settembre 2026

Japan’s Population Falls 2.5 Pct in 2025 from 2020

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s total population, including foreign residents, was 122,972,528 as of Oct. 1, 2025, shrinking by 3,173,571, or 2.5 pct, from five years earlier, census data released by the internal affairs ministry showed Tuesday. This was the third consecutive
29 Settembre 2026

Man Arrested over Providing Client Info to “Tokuryu” Group

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo police have arrested a 53-year-old man for allegedly providing real estate client information to a “tokuryu” loosely organized anonymous criminal group and being involved in an attempted robbery, it was learned Tuesday. The Metropolitan Police Department arrested
29 Settembre 2026

Trial of AI Robot for Visually Impaired People Shown in Tokyo

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–Mori Building Co. and others showcased a demonstration in Tokyo on Monday of a suitcase-shaped robot equipped with artificial intelligence that can guide visually impaired people. The trial at the Toranomon Hills complex will run throughout October. It
29 Settembre 2026

Japan Govt Keeps Basic Economic View Unchanged in Sept.

Tokyo, Sept. 29 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government kept its basic economic assessment unchanged in a monthly report released on Tuesday, while remaining vigilant against the impact of continuing tensions in the Middle East and recent natural disasters in Japan. “The Japanese economy