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.
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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.
Kishida’s Cabinet struggles amid falling public support
Despite the launch of drastic comprehensive economic measures in late October, an array of other problems means the Kishida’s administration is likely to remain in a state of…
Honda to start testing self-driving electric cars
The vehicle is expected to be used for short distances, such as for sightseeing and business.
New local taxes cast shadow on Japan’s solar-power drive
Among others, the Miyagi prefectural government announced it would tax businesses that clear forests for installing renewable energy facilities.
Japan designates missile attack evacuation sites, but few know where they are
About 52,000 public facilities have been designated, but the problem at hand is that public awareness of the locations has not kept pace with the selection process.
Kishida vows to enhance defence capabilities
The Japanese PM also said that North Korea’s nuclear and missile development is “absolutely unacceptable”.