Japan’s arctic policy to be revised with emphasis on research, cooperation
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who heads the government’s Headquarters for Ocean Policy, gave the instruction in its meeting on Monday.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Japan’s strategy draft urges creation of hubs of industry, government, academia to promote dual-use tech
Proposing an organic linkage between science, technology and security, the draft outlines a policy for industry, government, and academia to collaborate on the development of…
Japan repeatedly lodges protest over China Coast Guard making claims of jurisdiction within Japan’s EEZ
It is believed that China’s behavior is meant to act as a counter to negotiations between Japan and the Philippines regarding the maritime boundary of the EEZ between the two…
Will Japanese government push through tax cut without considering concerns?: The Yomiuri Shimbun
The Yomiuri Shimbun's editorial team highlights that if Japan's consumption tax cut is implemented, it would be the first such reduction since the policy was first introduced in…
6 injured in Japan as magnitude-7.2 earthquake hits Tohoku region
The epicentre was in the Pacific Ocean off Iwate Prefecture, while the hypocentre was 44 kilometres deep. No tsunami warning was issued.
Two Japanese nationals detained in China on suspicion of smuggling rare earth products
The Chinese government strictly controls exports of rare earths.
Japan to step up efforts to monitor children’s isolation after suicide cases hit record high among young students
The Yomiuri Shimbun has obtained a draft of the government’s priority plan, which is set to be revised shortly, aimed at addressing loneliness and social isolation.
Convenience store in Japan’s Gunma hit by series of bear sightings ensures safety with wolf-shaped robot
There have been several bear sightings near the store this year, and the measure aims to ensure the safety of employees and customers.
US$1.47mil gold soccer ball goes on sale at Osaka department store
The ball has a diameter of 22 centimetres and was meticulously crafted using 3 kilograms of gold.
Most Japanese people support lowering tax on food to effectively zero: Yomiuri poll
According to Japanese law, revenue from the existing consumption tax must be channelled towards social security. However, the strain of inflation on Japanese households has led to…