5 candidates officially make presidential bids for Japan’s ruling LDP
This kicks off a 12-day campaign period leading up to the Oct. 4 election day.
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Rice prices in Japan go up again, effects of releasing government-stockpiled rice wanes after 3 months
Although production is expected to exceed demand, intense competition among dealers, to acquire rice means prices will likely remain high.
Tokyo Bay expressway closed due to fire equipment malfunction, road covered with water and foam
The equipment appears to have malfunctioned, and the expressway’s operator East Nippon Expressway Co. is investigating the cause. The road closure was lifted around 11:30 a.m.
Japan to develop domestic AI model with government support
The move is a bid to avoid reliance on AI from the United States and China, according to sources.
Bear approaches home in Japan’s Fukushima, kills pet dog; no humans injured
A man who lives in the house called the police at around 9.20pm on Sunday, saying, “I think my dog is being attacked by a bear.”
Poll: Sanae Takaichi favourite to be next president of Japan’s ruling party Koizumi close 2nd
The survey, conducted on Saturday and Sunday, asked who is most suitable for the post of LDP president among the eight former candidates in the previous election in September…
Annual Hokkaido mochi pounding festival where a massive mortar, pestle are used begins
About 60 kilograms of mochi was pounded at once. Using the mochi, 1,200 servings of sweet red bean soup were made and shared with spectators.
Japan set to unveil roadmaps to help Central Asian nations shift from coal, gas to clean energy
By strengthening cooperation with Japanese companies such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, which excels in high-efficiency gas turbine technology, and domestic electric utilities,…
Japan, EU to cooperate on battery supply chain, with an eye on reducing dependence on China
This marks the first cooperative measures under the Japan-EU Competitiveness Alliance agreed upon by Japan and EU leaders in July.
Japan PM Ishiba hopes next leader will carry on passion projects
Although Ishiba expects policies to revitalise regional areas and plans to establish a disaster prevention and management agency will move ahead even after he leaves his post, he…