Japan labour productivity ranks 30th among OECD nations
Observers pointed out that Japan’s labour productivity remains low, mainly due to Japanese companies’ failure to invest in human resources through such means as wage hikes.
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‘The most beautiful thing’: Japan Inc wants more dads on childcare leave
The idea of paternity leave has, until recently, been anathema in patriarchal Japan, where gender roles are traditionally hardwired.
Japan government to establish AI Safety Institute in January
The new institute, which will play a central role in ensuring the safety of AI technology, is envisaged to provide support for tasks such as developing software assessing AI…
Top envoys of South Korea, US, Japan condemn North Korea’s missile launch
The joint statement was issued in the days following the UN Security Council meeting, which failed to produce any tangible actions to address North Korea's launches.
Unreported funds? The dark side of factions in Japan’s ruling party
The unreported amounts may add up to ¥500 million for the Abe faction and ¥100 million for the Nikkai faction.
Indoor theme park featuring ‘Sherlock Holmes,’ ‘Tokyo Revengers’ to open in Tokyo in March
Visitors will have immersive experiences stepping into the roles of characters as they explore the facility designed to re-create popular animations and stories.
Japan plans export of Patriot missiles to US, ahead of change to arms transfer rules
The missiles are intended to help ease shortages in the United States as it supports Ukraine, and also help U.S. forces continue to act as a deterrent in the Indo-Pacific region.
Japan offers $170 million help to Cambodia for projects, cooperative relationship
The pledged funds are intended to improve rural healthcare and various developments projects, while both countries pledged to consolidate their comprehensive strategic partnership.
JYP forms new Japanese boy group NexZ
Twenty candidates who passed preliminary rounds went through a training period and fierce competition in Tokyo and Seoul, and the group was whittled down to seven.
Japan, Brunei foreign ministers agree to strengthen cooperation in energy and maritime security
The foreign ministers also shared their view on North Korea’s ballistic missile launch that “It is important for the international community to uphold international law and to…