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14 Aprile 2026

Japan Koizumi Defends GSDF Officer’s National Anthem Singing

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Tuesday denied claims that the national anthem performance by a Ground Self-Defense Force sergeant at a Liberal Democratic Party convention constituted a political act. At the ruling LDP’s annual convention held Sunday,
14 Aprile 2026

Stains Found on National Treasure at Nara Temple

Nara, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Stains have been found on the “Bussokuseki” stone imprint said to be of Buddha’s feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, a city in western Japan, Nara prefectural police said Tuesday.
14 Aprile 2026

INTERVIEW: Seven Bank Aims to Introduce Next-Gen ATM around 2029

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Seven Bank aims to introduce its next-generation automated teller machine around 2029, ahead of the initially planned 2030, its president, Masaaki Matsuhashi, said in a recent interview. “We have to change our mindset to shorten our development cycle
14 Aprile 2026

4.5 Pct in Japan Constantly Feel Lonely: Govt Survey

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–A Japanese government survey in 2025 showed Tuesday that 4.5 pct of respondents in the country often or constantly feel lonely, up 0.2 percentage point from the previous year. The share of people who often or constantly feel
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Diet Starts Debates on Disaster Agency Bill

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, Japan’s parliament, at a House of Representatives plenary meeting Tuesday kicked off deliberations on a bill to establish a disaster management agency. The agency, which is set to serve as the government’s command center for disaster
14 Aprile 2026

Liquid-Like Traces Found on National Treasure at Nara Temple

Nara, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Traces of something like a liquid have been found on the “Bussokuseki” stone imprint of Buddha’s feet, a Japanese national treasure at Yakushiji Temple, a World Heritage site in Nara, a city in western Japan, Nara prefectural police
14 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Climbs Nearly 1,400 Points on Peace Talks Hopes

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained nearly 1,400 points on Tuesday, reflecting improved investor sentiment amid hopes for continued peace talks between the United States and Iran. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo
14 Aprile 2026

Japan to Restrict Power Banks on Flights from April 24

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s transport ministry said Tuesday that tighter portable charger restrictions during flights will be introduced April 24, following a string of incidents involving such devices on airplanes. Under the new rules, each passenger will be allowed to bring
14 Aprile 2026

Police Raid Construction Firm over Fatal Accident in Kanagawa

Yokohama, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Police Searched offices of a construction firm and a subcontractor on Tuesday over a recent fatal accident during construction work at JFE Steel Corp.’s East Japan Works in Kanagawa Prefecture, south of Tokyo. Toa Corp., which was contracted
14 Aprile 2026

Kumamoto Quake Victims Mourned 10 Years On

Mashiki, Kumamoto Pref., April 14 (Jiji Press)–People on Tuesday paid tribute to the victims of a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck mainly Kumamoto Prefecture 10 years ago. In the town of Mashiki in the southwestern Japan prefecture, around 40 town officials,
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Firms Bracing for Longer-Term Oil Price Rise

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japanese companies are bracing themselves for a longer-term crude oil price surge after the United States and Iran failed to reach a deal to end their ongoing military conflict. Companies plan to accelerate moves to diversify their supply
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Diet Starts Debates on Disaster Agency Bill

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–The Diet, Japan’s parliament, at a House of Representatives plenary meeting Tuesday kicked off deliberations on a bill to establish a disaster management agency. The agency, which is set to serve as the government’s command center for disaster
14 Aprile 2026

Annual Talks on Saury Fishing Quotas Begin in Osaka

Osaka, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Nine economies, including Japan, Russia and China, began their annual talks on saury fishing quotas in the North Pacific on Tuesday, with Japan seeking to reduce the quotas in light of declining saury stocks partly caused by overfishing.
14 Aprile 2026

Kumamoto Quake Victims Mourned 10 Years On

Mashiki, Kumamoto Pref., April 14 (Jiji Press)–People on Tuesday paid tribute to the victims of a pair of powerful earthquakes that struck mainly Kumamoto Prefecture 10 years ago. In the town of Mashiki in the southwestern Japan prefecture, its mayor, Hironori Nishimura,
14 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Gains More Than 1,400 Points in Morning

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average climbed over 1,400 points Tuesday morning, reflecting increased hopes for an easing in Middle East tensions. At 9:39 a.m., the index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s Prime
14 Aprile 2026

Japan Greenhouse Gas Emissions Hit Record Low in FY 2024

Tokyo, April 14 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions in fiscal 2024 fell 1.9 pct from the previous year to a record low of about 1,046 million tons in terms of carbon dioxide, the Environment Ministry said Tuesday. The decline reflected an increase
13 Aprile 2026

UN maritime organization, no country has the right to block Hormuz

(Adnkronos) – ”No country” has the right to close Hormuz and block maritime traffic passing through the Strait. This was stated by Arsenio Dominguez, the Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization of the United Nations. “In accordance with international law, no country
13 Aprile 2026

Epstein case, Trump lawsuit against WSJ dismissed

(Adnkronos) – Federal Judge Darrin Gayles has dismissed the $10 billion defamation lawsuit that American President Donald Trump had filed against the Wall Street Journal and its owner Rupert Murdoch over an article about an obscene birthday letter addressed to Jeffrey Epstein.
13 Aprile 2026

Japan Govt Urged to Overhaul Budget Drafting Process

Tokyo, April 13 (Jiji Press)–Private-sector members of a key Japanese government panel Monday underlined the need for the government to drastically review its budget compilation process to realize “responsible yet aggressive” fiscal policy advocated by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. The private-sector members
13 Aprile 2026

Mideast: Italy backs US-Iran dialogue to de-escalate conflict

(Adnkronos) – Dialogue is needed between United States and Iran to de-escalate the widening Middle East conflict and achieve “a peaceful solution”, Italy said on Monday after over 12 hours of talks in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad ended on Sunday without agreement