Japan and Australia to sign armed forces agreement next month
If the agreement between Japan and Australia is concluded, it will be easier for the joint drills by Japan, US and Australia to be held in Japan.
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‘Rescued’ veggies sold at Japan’s train stations reducing food waste
The stand has sold about 14 tons of produce so far, with the amount of produce disposed in the city has also been reduced to less than half.
Yomiuri survey finds 69 children sexually abused at residential care facilities
Of the entities surveyed, 22 local governments said there had been indecent acts at protective facilities under their jurisdiction.
World’s first car-train dual-vehicle begins operation in Shikoku
The DMV is an adapted minibus with a capacity of about 20 passengers and runs along the coast of two prefectures.
Japan seeking regional revitalization through digital tourism
The trials encourage people visiting large-scale event venues to tour around nearby areas as well and spend more on goods and services.
Tokyo 2020 chief, Japanese Olympic Committee head to Beijing 2022
The Japanese delegation will be officially unveiled on Jan 29 and depart for Beijing on Jan 30.
Japan, US to collaborate on countermeasures against ransomware
The US government has raised concerns about Japan’s low defense capability against cyber-attacks such as ransomware attacks.
Japan to offer free virus tests in areas with spread of omicron variant
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida referred to the plan as a measure to counter a possible sixth wave of infections.
Men’s makeup increasingly popular in Japan amid pandemic
Major cosmetics companies are offering a full range of products for male consumers, as wells as effort into makeup advice.
Japan not to send ministers to Beijing Olympics
The Japanese government has informally decided on a plan to send no cabinet ministers to the Beijing Winter Olympics.