Cyclamens add year-end color to homes in Japan
The Aichi prefecture is the nation’s top cyclamen grower, and the city produces about 460,000 pots a year, according to the local Himawari branch of the Japan Agricultural…
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Japan to use AI to assess possible cases of child abuse
Struggling with a shortage of child welfare officers, local governments are increasingly using artificial intelligence to determine if a child should be taken into custody
56% of Japanese major companies to maintain telework policies: Survey
To prevent the spread of infections, many companies have refrained from holding in-person meetings, not only among their employees but also with business partners.
Japanese train, airline fares to go up in spring
Travelers are likely to face increased prices as transportation firms hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic look to spread the burden.
Small truck campers show off owners’ individual tastes at mountain resort in Japan
A small truck camper, sometimes referred to as a “light truck house,” is a truck that can carry up to two people, has an engine size of 660cc or less and has living quarters…
Tasty innovations reignite Japan’s love affair with vending machines
While the number of vending machines nationwide has been on the decline, new technologies being applied now show promise in reinvigorating the sector.
Japan to establish ¥500 billion fund to reinforce economic security
The fund will be used to support the research and development of vital cutting-edge technologies and their practical application
Carbon-heavy Japanese utilities sell their first green bonds
Hokkaido Electric Power Co. and Hokuriku Electric Power Co. are scheduled to sell their first green bonds in coming weeks
Washington demands Tokyo pay more for U.S. troops in Japan
Japan is said to be proposing to increase the budget in areas that contribute to Japan’s security, such as improving the training environment for U.S. forces in Japan
Japan’s Diet looks to soon fix flaw that gave members ¥1 million paychecks for 1 day’s work
Unlike their salary, the allowance is not based on the number of days served, so the full amount is paid each month even if they serve only one day