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2 Ottobre 2025

Scandal-Hit Maebashi Mayor Wants Time to Decide Her Fate

Maebashi, Gunma Pref., Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–The mayor of Maebashi, the capital of Gunma Prefecture, said Thursday that she wants time to decide how to take responsibility for her “love hotel” visits with a married male city employee. “I need time to
2 Ottobre 2025

Japan Biz Sentiment Positive Overall: BOJ’s Uchida

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Shinichi Uchida said Thursday that Japanese business sentiment is positive thanks to decreased uncertainty stemming from a trade agreement between Japan and the United States. The central bank’s “tankan” quarterly survey, released on
2 Ottobre 2025

Diet Expected to Elect New Prime Minister on Oct. 15

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–The Liberal Democratic Party-led administration is coordinating to convene the Diet for an extraordinary session on Oct. 15 to elect Japan’s next prime minister, following the ruling party’s upcoming leadership election, it was learned Thursday. A vote to
2 Ottobre 2025

Japan Princess Aiko Tests Positive for COVID-19

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Princess Aiko has tested positive for COVID-19, the Imperial Household Agency said Thursday. The daughter of Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako underwent testing after reporting a fever of about 38.5 degrees Celsius and throat pain at
2 Ottobre 2025

Isumi Railway Urged to Improve Track Maintenance after Derailment

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–The Japan Transport Safety Board on Thursday urged Isumi Railway in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, to improve its track maintenance system after a derailment incident last year. The public-private, or third-sector, railway operator lacks facility maintenance skills,
2 Ottobre 2025

G-7 Ministers Vow More Pressure over Russian Oil

Washington, Oct. 1 (Jiji Press)–Finance ministers from the Group of Seven major industrialized countries said Wednesday that they have agreed to increase pressure to significantly reduce Russia’s oil exports. “Now is the time to maximize pressure on Russia’s oil exports,” a major
2 Ottobre 2025

Japan Digital Agency to Cooperate with OpenAI

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Digital Agency said Thursday that it will cooperate with OpenAI to fully use artificial intelligence technology in administrative work and service. As part of the initiative, the agency will enable its employees to use OpenAI’s cutting-edge large
2 Ottobre 2025

G-7 Ministers Back Resumption of U.N. Sanctions against Iran

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–The foreign ministers of the Group of Seven major democracies released a statement Thursday supporting the reinstatement of U.N. Security Council sanctions against Iran following the country’s continued failure to meet its requirements under the 2015 nuclear deal
2 Ottobre 2025

Japan Raises 10-Year Govt Bond Coupon to 1.7 Pct

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s Finance Ministry on Thursday raised the coupon rate on new 10-year government bonds to 1.7 pct in October, the highest level since July 2008, up from 1.5 pct in September. The increase came in line with higher
2 Ottobre 2025

Takaichi Hopes for Dialogue with Chinese Leaders over Taiwan

Washington, Oct. 1 (Jiji Press)–Former Japanese economic security minister Sanae Takaichi, a candidate for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party’s leadership election set for Saturday, expressed hopes on Wednesday for dialogue with Chinese leaders over Taiwan. “Peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait
2 Ottobre 2025

3 Major Japanese Dept. Store Operators Log Sept. Sales Growth

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Three major Japanese department store operators have posted year-on-year growth in same-store sales for September. According to their reports released Wednesday, sales rose 7.9 pct at Daimaru Matsuzakaya Department Stores Co., 4.4 pct at Takashimaya Co. and 3.5
2 Ottobre 2025

AFP Official Stresses Importance of On-Ground Reporting

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–On-the-ground reporting is increasingly important amid heightened global uncertainties, Michael Mainville, Asia-Pacific regional director at Agence France-Presse, or AFP, said Wednesday. There is significance “of knowing that there are people who can see with their own eyes and
2 Ottobre 2025

Isuzu to Build First Independent U.S. Plant

Piedmont, South Carolina, Oct. 1 (Jiji Press)–Isuzu Motors Ltd. on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a vehicle plant in South Carolina, which will become the Japanese commercial vehicle maker’s first independent factory in the United States. The new plant is expected
2 Ottobre 2025

OPINION: Close Experience Gap for Children

By Nobutoshi Kobayashi Commentary Writer Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Some children miss out on formative extracurricular experiences, such as sports, music lessons and travel, because access to these activities often depends on family finances, as do educational opportunities. Emphasizing the importance of
2 Ottobre 2025

4 Japan Firms Tie Up on Regenerative Medicine Using 3D Printers

Tokyo, Oct. 2 (Jiji Press)–Four Japanese companies have announced a partnership to develop a mass cultivation technology for stem cells to promote the practical use of regenerative medicine using 3D printers. Kuraray Co., Cyfuse Biomedical K.K., Chiyoda Corp. and Zacros Corp. will
1 Ottobre 2025

Iran, harsher sentences for espionage for US or Israel

(Adnkronos) – In Iran, a law has been approved that provides for harsher sentences for those found guilty of espionage and collaboration with Israel or the United States. According to local media, the law was presented to Parliament on June 23 –
1 Ottobre 2025

Der Spiegel, suspicious drones spy on critical infrastructure

(Adnkronos) – The unmanned aerial vehicles sighted repeatedly in Germany at the end of last week reportedly deliberately flew over important critical infrastructure to monitor it. German authorities are investigating this, according to what Der Spiegel reveals today. Among the targets were