Japan’s Kibo space research facility is seen here in a photo taken from the International Space Station. (JAXA)
RINTO HORIKOSHI
January 16, 2026 00:40 JST
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will agree to cooperate on removing space debris when the two leaders meet for a summit in Tokyo on Friday, Nikkei has learned.