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2 Aprile 2026

Tokyo Stocks Plummet on Trump Address

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks plummeted Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s closely watched address dashed hopes for de-escalation in Middle East tensions, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 average briefly losing over 1,400 points. The index of 225 selected issues listed
2 Aprile 2026

Tokyo Stocks Plummet on Trump Address

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks plummeted Thursday as U.S. President Donald Trump’s closely watched address dashed hopes for de-escalation in Middle East tensions, with the benchmark Nikkei 225 average briefly losing over 1,400 points. The index of 225 selected issues listed
2 Aprile 2026

Japan, Peach airline launches new logo and livery

(Adnkronos) – Peach Aviation Limited, Japan’s first low-cost airline, introduces its new logo, which will be followed by a livery renewal in spring 2027. For this important renewal, the company has chosen internationally renowned designer Oki Sato as its creative partner. Jiji
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Lawmakers Group Asks Israel to Seek Peace Agreement

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–A suprapartisan group of Japanese lawmakers promoting relations with Israel on Wednesday asked the Israeli side to seek a peace agreement with Iran. A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz will undermine people’s lives, former Japanese Defense
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Eases Rule on N-Plant Antiterror Facility Deadline

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority has approved a plan to ease a rule on the deadline for installing antiterrorism facilities at nuclear power plants. Under the country’s new regulatory standards for nuclear plants, the operators are obliged to complete
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Expresses Hope for Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government hopes for progress in U.S.-Iran talks, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said on Thursday. “A solution through dialogue is crucial. We hope that the talks with Iran that Trump has mentioned in recent days will
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Police to Promote Structural Reform

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency on Thursday issued structural reform guidelines that call for sharing equipment and personnel across prefectural police departments and for flexibly reviewing the division of roles between police headquarters and stations. The guidelines present a
2 Aprile 2026

New 10-Year JGB Coupon Set at 28-Year High of 2.4 Pct

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Finance Ministry on Thursday set the coupon on the April issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds auctioned the same day at 2.4 pct, the highest level in 28 years and eight months. The rate is up from
2 Aprile 2026

Takaichi, Macron Visit Space Venture in Tokyo

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday visited Astroscale Holdings Inc., a Tokyo-based space venture with advanced technology to remove space debris. The visit came after the leaders agreed at their summit talks
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Patient Groups Seek Stable Supply of Medical Materials

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Representatives of cancer patient and other groups have submitted a request to the health ministry, calling for measures to ensure a stable supply of medical materials amid escalating Middle East tensions. “We want the government to present a
2 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Average Down over 1,000 Points in Morning

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average plunged more than 1,000 points Thursday morning, with selling sparked by U.S. President Donald Trump’s address on the Iranian situation. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Emission Trading System Begins

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan has begun an emission trading system in which companies that emit large amounts of carbon dioxide must participate. Under the system, launched at the start of fiscal 2026 on Wednesday, such companies are allocated emission allowances for
2 Aprile 2026

Nikkei Average Down over 1,000 Points in Morning

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s key Nikkei 225 stock average fell more than 1,000 points Thursday morning, with selling spurred by an address on the Iranian situation by U.S. President Donald Trump. The index of 225 selected issues listed on the Tokyo
2 Aprile 2026

Japan Police to Promote Structural Reform

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s National Police Agency on Thursday issued structural reform guidelines that call for sharing equipment and personnel across prefectural police departments and for flexibly reviewing the division of roles between police headquarters and stations. The guidelines present a
2 Aprile 2026

Japan, Turkey Foreign Chiefs Agree on Cooperation on Iran

Tokyo, April 2 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, have agreed to work closely over the situation surrounding Iran. In a telephone meeting Wednesday, Motegi expressed respect for Turkey’s diplomatic efforts with Pakistan and other countries
1 Aprile 2026

Peru, magnitude 6 earthquake in the north

(Adnkronos) – A magnitude 6 earthquake on the Richter scale was felt in northern Peru, in the San Martin region. This was announced by the United States Geological Survey (USGS), explaining that the epicenter was recorded at a depth of 108.8 kilometers,
1 Aprile 2026

Greenland, Nyt: US plans expansion of military presence

(Adnkronos) – The United States is negotiating with Denmark an expansion of its military presence in Greenland, with the aim of gaining access to three new sites on the island, including the former American bases of Narsarsuaq and Kangerlussuaq. This is reported
1 Aprile 2026

JAL, ANA to Raise Fuel Surcharges in June, July

Tokyo, April 1 (Jiji Press)–Japan Airlines and All Nippon Airways will raise fuel surcharges for tickets issued in June and July, nearly doubling the rates from April and May, due to rising oil prices linked to the situation in Iran, it was