Bear sightings in Japan exceed 20,000 for first time from April to Sept.; large number of bears taken, too
The numbers were compiled based on reports to police of bear sightings and data submitted from municipal governments.
The Yomiuri Shimbun
Japanese construction company to reuse wood materials from Osaka Expo to build rental houses
The company plans to use the materials for at least one building in each of Japan’s 47 prefectures to contribute to decarbonisation.
Japan PM Takaichi vows to build ‘strong economy’ via key investments
She stressed that the government wants to “increase tax revenue without raising tax rates,” namely by strengthening the supply base and boosting income and profits.
Japan’s universities could get cash for hosting U.S. researchers
The ministry plans to accept 100 or more researchers and will support universities and research institutes with the personnel costs and research funds needed to recruit them.
Philippines, UAE have reportedly applied to join Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
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Security camera live footage from Japan leaked to overseas websites
About 500 pieces of live footage included 90 instances from locations such as a nursery school and a food factory. Deficiencies were confirmed with cameras at these locations,…
Popularity of new Japanese PM Takaichi at fever pitch in hometown of Nara
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Japan’s hunters bag higher pay as bear problem mounts
Hunting associations have called for compensation rules and sums to be standardised, since they differ among municipalities.
Japan to tighten regulations on mega solar power plants over nature, disaster risk concerns
Problems regarding mega solar power plants have arisen in Japan in recent years, including deforestation.
Japan Defence Minister Koizumi tells visiting U.S. Defence Secretary of intention to increase defence budget
PM Takaichi told President Trump during their talks on Tuesday that she would work to increase Japan’s defense budget. Based on this, Koizumi and Hegseth exchanged views on…