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3 Aprile 2026

Japanese-Affiliated LNG Ship Sails thru Strait of Hormuz

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–A Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd. vessel carrying liquefied natural gas has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, which is currently under a de facto blockade by Iran, it was learned Friday. This is likely the first Japanese-affiliated vessel
3 Aprile 2026

Deaths, Violations Occur in Patient-Paid Regenerative Care

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–A series of fatal accidents and violations involving regenerative medicine have occurred in Japan in patient-paid care, including beauty care and cancer treatment, prompting health authorities to review related systems. Regenerative medicine, which uses cells or genes to
3 Aprile 2026

Expert Panel OKs Draft Revision of Corporate Governance Code

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–An expert panel on Friday broadly approved a draft revision of Japan’s corporate governance code presented by the Financial Services Agency and the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The draft urges listed companies to examine whether they are effectively using
3 Aprile 2026

Japan Rice Prices Down for 7th Straight Week at 3,935 Yen

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Prices of rice sold from March 23 through Sunday in Japan averaged 3,935 yen per 5 kilograms, down 43 yen from the previous week, marking a seventh straight weekly decline, the agriculture ministry said Friday. The average price
3 Aprile 2026

Tokyo Stocks Likely to Remain Susceptible to Iran Situation

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Tokyo stocks are expected to remain sensitive to news about the situation involving Iran next week, while equity indexes are likely to be also swayed by developments related to artificial intelligence and semiconductors. This week, the benchmark Nikkei
3 Aprile 2026

Microsoft to Invest Record 10 B. Dlrs in Japan

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Microsoft Corp. said Friday it will invest 10 billion dollars in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to beef up the country’s artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure capacity so important data can be kept under domestic management. With its
3 Aprile 2026

Japan Govt to Use AI to Help Draft Parliamentary Responses

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government will use an artificial intelligence system to help draft answers to parliamentary questions to reduce the burden on government officials, digital transformation minister Hisashi Matsumoto said Friday. “The government will take the lead and use
3 Aprile 2026

UA Zensen Unions Agree 6.63 Pct Pay Hike for Part-Timers

(The first paragraph should have read, “…to a 6.63 pct pay increase…,” instead of as sent. A substitute story follows.) UA Zensen Unions Agree 6.63 Pct Pay Hike for Part-Timers Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Member unions of UA Zensen have agreed to
3 Aprile 2026

Russia, train derails in Ulyanovsk region: 22 injured

(Adnkronos) – A train derails in Russia. In the Ulyanovsk region, 900 kilometers from Moscow, 22 people were reportedly injured in the derailment of a train, as announced by local authorities, who also stated that there were no fatalities in the incident. 
3 Aprile 2026

Microsoft to Invest 10 B. Dlrs in Japan

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Microsoft Corp. said Friday it will invest 10 billion dollars in Japan between 2026 and 2029 to beef up artificial intelligence and cloud infrastructure capacity in the country and reinforce cybersecurity cooperation with the government. For the capacity
3 Aprile 2026

Japan Seeking Alternative Routes for Crude Oil Procurement

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–As the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, efforts are underway in Japan to establish alternative routes for transporting crude oil from the Middle East. The Japanese government and oil companies are considering diversifying crude oil
3 Aprile 2026

Japan LDP Lawmakers Forming Faction-Like Groups

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Liberal Democratic Party members are forming intraparty groups in a bid to expand their sway in the Japanese ruling party, after most of the party’s factions disbanded following a slush funds scandal. On Thursday, former internal affairs minister
3 Aprile 2026

Tohoku Univ., SoftBank to Develop Disaster Prevention AI

Sendai, Miyagi Pref., April 3 (Jiji Press)–Tohoku University’s International Research Institute of Disaster Science has started joint research with SoftBank Group Corp. to develop generative artificial intelligence technology dedicated to disaster prevention. As it has been 15 years since the March 2011
3 Aprile 2026

Japan Health Minister Warns about Rising Measles Cases

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Japanese health minister Kenichiro Ueno on Friday urged the public to exercise caution as measles cases are increasing. “It is highly contagious, and one in 1,000 people is said to die even in developed countries,” Ueno told a
3 Aprile 2026

Japan, Saudi Arabia to Cooperate to De-Escalate Iran Conflict

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Saudi Arabian counterpart, Faisal Al-Saud, affirmed the countries’ close cooperation to de-escalate the conflict in Iran in a call on Thursday. The two ministers shared the importance of ensuring the safety
3 Aprile 2026

Japan to Step Up Fight against Scam Proceed Laundering

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–The cabinet of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi approved Friday amendments to the criminal proceeds transfer prevention law to give police stronger ammunition to crack down on money laundering by scammers. The amendment bill, which the Takaichi administration
3 Aprile 2026

Key 10-Year JGB Yield Briefly Hits 27-Year High

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–The yield on the most recent issue of 10-year Japanese government bonds, regarded as the country’s benchmark long-term interest rate, briefly reached 2.395 pct on Friday, the highest level since February 1999. JGBs were sold on persistent inflation
3 Aprile 2026

Toyota Releases 2 U.S.-Built Models in Japan

Nagoya, April 3 (Jiji Press)–Toyota Motor Corp. released two U.S.-made models in Japan on Thursday. The Highlander SUV and the Tundra pickup truck were put on sale by a dealership in Tokyo. Nationwide sales will begin as early as this summer. The
3 Aprile 2026

Govt Adopts Bill to Overhaul Japan’s Guardianship System

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese government adopted on Friday a bill designed to overhaul Japan’s adult guardianship system for people with dementia and others, aiming to improve user convenience amid an aging society. The bill is also aimed at enabling the
3 Aprile 2026

Chinese Survey Ship Leaves Japan’s EEZ

Naha, Okinawa Pref., April 3 (Jiji Press)–A Chinese maritime survey vessel that had been operating without permission in Japan’s exclusive economic zone off the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture has left the area, according to the Japan Coast Guard. The Chinese ship
3 Aprile 2026

FOCUS: Japan May Revise SDF Rank Names to Boost Morale

Tokyo, April 3 (Jiji Press)–The administration of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is looking at revising the unique rank titles used by the Self-Defense Forces in fiscal 2026. Under the proposal, the current titles would be replaced by more widely recognized Japanese
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