Japan launches new cyber defense command to counter threat from neighboring countries
The 540-strong command is tasked with protecting the information and communications network that controls the operations of all SDF units.
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Japan Coast Guard provides know-how to Asian countries to enhance sea security
Japan's Mobile Cooperation Team, which provides guidance in maritime rescue and policing, is now in its fifth year of operation and has been dispatched to 14 countries so far.
Look but don’t eat: Real candies make cute accessories
Coating candies with transparent resin makes it possible to use them as accessories.
Japan announces plan to revoke Russia’s most favored status
By revoking the status to slap higher tariffs on Russian imports, Japan aims to keep in line with other Group of Seven member nations and the international community.
Japan likely to invoke trigger clause to lower gasoline taxes
The government has already been providing subsidies to oil wholesalers as a temporary measure in order to keep the nationwide average price of gasoline at about ¥172 (US$1.45)…
For one Japanese salaryman, nearly a decade of $4 annual pay rises
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has urged profitable companies to boost wages at spring wage negotiations, setting a guideline for most other companies.
Fukushima No. 1 nuclear plant checked after strong quake
The situation involved a tank connected to spent fuel pools at the plant and was apparently triggered by the strong earthquake that struck off Fukushima.
Japan to boost monitoring of Russian military activities around country
Since the beginning of March, Russia’s military has conducted exercises around Japan on a number of occasions.
Japanese language schools, vocational schools pledge to help Ukrainian refugees
Participating organizations will provide basically free lessons and cover refugees’ travel costs to Japan.
Japanese sisters fret over fate of Ukrainian fiances
The women met their intended husbands in 2019 at a Ukrainian government facility that was holding an event to introduce Japanese language and culture to locals.