Return of labour shortage sees rise of unmanned convenience stores in Japan
Recently, an increase in economic activity and more visitors to Japan have made it difficult for convenience stores to secure enough workers.
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Japan adopts ¥28.9 trillion draft extra budget
They plan to submit the draft extra budget to the current Diet session set to end on December 10.
Nintendo lifts profit guidance on weaker yen, sees slower console sales
The Kyoto-based company changed its assumption for the dollar-yen rate to 135 from 115, to reflect a sharp depreciation of the currency this year.
Japan, US Foreign, Defense Ministers to meet in Jan 2023
The two sides are also expected to discuss North Korea’s ballistic missile launches and rising tensions over Taiwan.
Japan’s Self-Defense Force and Coast Guard to hold drill simulating armed attack on Senkaku Islands
After the exercise, the government plans to compile guidelines on procedures and other matters concerning the coast guard's involvement in the event of an armed attack.
As yen tumbles, gadget-loving Japan goes for used iPhones
Sales of used smartphones grew nearly 15 per cent in Japan to a record 2.1 million in the last financial year and are likely to reach 3.4 million by 2026.
Japan, China coordinating in-person summit
If the planned meeting takes place, it is likely to be held on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Indonesia or the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Thailand.
Tokyo launches new system to recognize LGBTQ couples
The partnership system will make it easier for LGBTQ couples to access legal benefits and services if they have a metropolitan government-issued certificate.
Japan to create ‘comprehensive defense budget’ framework to meet 2％ target
The new framework will include the conventional defense budget and spending for defense-related research and development, public infrastructure development, and the Japan Coast…
Shizuoka’s wasabi farmers still reeling from September typhoon
Takamasa Yamazaki’s wasabi was growing steadily in preparation for the winter harvest, only to have a large portion of it washed away.