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Time to deepen Japan-U.S. cooperation through industrial collaboration: The Japan News

It is also important for the two countries to cooperate in the field of rare earths, which are essential for the production of electric vehicles and military equipment.

  • Published: June 2, 202510:16 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan mulls relaxing regulation on new issuance of sake brewery licenses

The number of sake breweries has dropped to about 1,500, less than half the peak level.

  • Published: June 2, 20259:38 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Defence chiefs of Japan, U.S., Australia, Philippines express ‘serious concern’ about China’s ‘destabilising actions’

The four chiefs agreed to hold ministerial-level defence talks on a regular basis to strengthen cooperation between their countries.

  • Published: June 2, 20259:15 am
  • Author Hirotaka Kuriyama and Shinji Abe
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Tokyo-based plant dye brand brightens everyday items with nature’s colours

Based in Tokyo’s Kuramae district, Maito Design Works offers a range of plant-dyed items for everyday use, such as socks, scarves and small bags.

  • Published: May 30, 20251:08 pm
  • Author Rie Hayashi
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Japan to create digital archive of manga, anime and games to further boost soft power

The government also aims to promote the online distribution of local arts and cultural properties, with the goal of fostering regional revitalisation.

  • Published: May 30, 20259:04 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan’s penal code changes allow more flexible approach to inmates

The change will combine conventional prison work with new forms of guidance and education.

  • Published: May 30, 20258:29 am
  • Author Masanori Yamashita and Mari Kashiwagi
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Struggling Nissan offers early retirement to employees in U.S.; part of global plans to cut 20,000 jobs, close 7 plants

This move comes in addition to previous measures, in which the company offered voluntary retirement to employees in the United States from April to September last year due to poor…

  • Published: May 30, 20258:05 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Nintendo, online marketplace operators join hands to prevent scalping of Switch 2

Nintendo will cooperate with the three companies in alerting users and requesting the removal of products listed against their sales guidelines from their online marketplaces.

  • Published: May 29, 20259:32 am
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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In Japan, rice purchase applications halted amid huge demand

The government is now expected to reach its 200,000-ton limit for releasing state-stockpiled rice that was harvested in 2022, according to the agriculture ministry.

  • Published: May 29, 20258:20 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan government to spend US$6.2 billion in response to U.S. tariffs

The government compiled in April an emergency response package, which includes measures to stimulate consumption and support small and medium-sized businesses, and has now secured…

  • Published: May 28, 202512:07 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun

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