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27 Agosto 2026

5 Japanese Nationals Unaccounted For after Flood in Nepal

New Delhi, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–More than 800 people, including five Japanese tourists, are unaccounted for following large-scale flooding in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on Wednesday, according to authorities of the Himalayan country. The number of people who cannot be reached
27 Agosto 2026

Okinawa Governor Race Opens; LDP Seeks Comeback after 12 Yrs

Naha, Okinawa Pref., Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–The official campaign period began on Thursday for the Sept. 13 gubernatorial election for Japan’s southernmost prefecture of Okinawa. The focus is whether the Liberal Democratic Party will be able to retake the helm of the
27 Agosto 2026

Japanese Firms Launch AI School for Humanoid Robots

Narashino, Chiba Pref., Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–A consortium of Japanese companies has launched a data center to train physical artificial intelligence on human tasks for deploying humanoid robots in factories and logistics operations. The facility in Narashino, Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo,
27 Agosto 2026

Japan Emperor, Empress May Visit Quake-Hit Kumamoto in Late Sept.

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Imperial Household Agency is considering a plan for Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to visit in late September the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, which was struck by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake a month ago, informed sources said Thursday.
27 Agosto 2026

Level 5 Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Toyama, Ishikawa

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 5 emergency heavy rain warnings to some municipalities in the central prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa on Thursday morning. Torrential rain started pummeling the Noto Peninsula area in central Japan early Thursday.
27 Agosto 2026

Japanese Artist Yayoi Kusama Dies at 97

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japanese avant-garde artist Yayoi Kusama, known for her polka-dot motifs, died on Aug. 14, it was learned Thursday. She was 97. Kusama was born in Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, in 1929. After moving to the United States
27 Agosto 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan Eyes Tax Relief for Bear Hunters

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Environment Ministry has started discussions on exempting hunters from hunting tax as a special measure amid increasing bear attack cases across the country, Jiji Press has learned. The tax relief, aimed at easing the financial burden on
27 Agosto 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan Eyes Tax Relief for Bear Hunters

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Environment Ministry has started discussions on exempting hunters from hunting tax as a special measure amid increasing bear attack cases across the country, Jiji Press has learned. The tax relief, aimed at easing the financial burden on
27 Agosto 2026

5 Japanese Nationals Missing after Flood in Nepal

New Delhi, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–Nepalese tourism authorities said that 403 tourists, including five Japanese nationals, have been unaccounted for after flooding caused by a landslide in the Rasuwa district of Nepal on Wednesday. According to Nepalese police, the death toll from
27 Agosto 2026

LDP Proposes Kumamoto Restoration Measures to PM Takaichi

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–A group of lawmakers from Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has proposed a set of measures to help reconstruct the southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto, hit hard by a powerful earthquake about a month ago. Handing the proposal to
27 Agosto 2026

Level 5 Heavy Rain Warnings Issued for Toyama, Ishikawa

Tokyo, Aug. 27 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Meteorological Agency issued Level 5 emergency rain warnings to some municipalities in the central prefectures of Toyama and Ishikawa on Thursday morning. The emergency warnings, issued at 6:20 a.m., cover the city of Himi in Toyama,
26 Agosto 2026

USA, immigrant visa applications suspended worldwide

(Adnkronos) – The Trump Administration has globally suspended immigration visa appointments to allow for “in-depth” training of consular officers in an attempt to identify foreign applicants who might become dependent on US public assistance. This is reported by The Hill, citing the
26 Agosto 2026

China, artist Gao Zhen convicted, ‘strong concern’ US

(Adnkronos) – “Strong concern” comes from the US State Department regarding the case of Gao Zhen, the artist from the ‘Gao Brothers’ (known for their committed art, their criticism of the Cultural Revolution) residing in the United States, arrested two years ago
26 Agosto 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Japan Min. Katayama to Visit AI Startups in California

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is considering visiting California later this month to inspect startups developing physical artificial intelligence technologies, Jiji Press learned Wednesday. Katayama is expected to visit AI robotics company Figure AI Inc. and Toyota Research
26 Agosto 2026

Japan May Start Buying Back Rice for Stockpiles in Sept.

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s agriculture ministry is expected to begin purchasing rice to replenish government stockpiles as early as September, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday. The government has already earmarked funds for the purchase of 150,000 tons of rice
26 Agosto 2026

Japan to Diversify Crude Oil Suppliers beyond Middle East

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government plans to diversify its crude oil suppliers beyond the Middle East amid ongoing instability in the region, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday. Takaichi unveiled comprehensive measures to strengthen the country’s energy security and support
26 Agosto 2026

FamilyMart to Allow Workers to Choose Hair Color, Wear Hijabs

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese convenience store chain FamilyMart said Wednesday it will introduce new grooming guidelines starting Tuesday, allowing employees to freely choose their hair color and permitting Muslim women to wear hijabs. The company aims to attract a more diverse
26 Agosto 2026

Japan, Kuwait Confirm Cooperation over Strait of Hormuz

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his visiting Kuwaiti counterpart, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, confirmed Wednesday they will closely cooperate to seek the participation of countries using the Strait of Hormuz in ongoing talks on its future.
26 Agosto 2026

Japan to Adopt Secondary Capital Requirements in Oct.

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese government officials on Wednesday confirmed that they will adopt an ordinance around late October that includes requirements for serving as a secondary capital. The country’s parliament enacted a bill last month to create a secondary capital in
26 Agosto 2026

Japan’s Lawson to Open Stores in Depopulated Areas at Low Cost

Tokyo, Aug. 26 (Jiji Press)–Japanese convenience store operator Lawson Inc. said Wednesday that it will open stores in depopulated areas at low cost, aiming to improve residents’ living conditions by providing more shopping opportunities. Lawson plans to open three stores by the
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