Kishida vows to enhance defence capabilities
The Japanese PM also said that North Korea’s nuclear and missile development is “absolutely unacceptable”.
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Artist adds colourful touch to countryside station in western Japan
Using her unique touch to render the town’s natural environment, Yume Matsuo painted the entire building of Kii-Arita Station.
Tires made with tomato, sugar cane hit the road as manufacturers eye environment
The automobile tire market reached $144.7 billion in 2021 and is expected to continue growing at a yearly average of 4 per cent from 2022 to 2030.
Kishida, Steinmeier vow to boost cooperation on Ukraine, Indo-Pacific
The two leaders also vowed to strengthen bilateral cooperation during foreign and defence ministerial talks in Germany.
Japan plans to keep stake in Sakhalin-1 oil, gas project
US oil giant Exxon Mobil Corp., which had a 30 per cent stake in the project, announced its withdrawal in October.
Over 800 food items carry higher price tags in Japan from November
On Nov 1, major dairy firms will implement price hikes for milk and dairy products due to higher raw milk prices amid surging feed costs.
Traditional Japanese dances likely to be registered as intangible cultural heritage by Unesco
The dances, collectively known as furyu odori, features elaborate costumes and props, with people dancing to singing and music.
Political, business leaders exchange views on enhancing Japan-US relations
Many of the fourth and later generations of Japanese Americans do not speak Japanese and do not have Japanese acquaintances.
J-Alert warning system to be installed at Diet in response to North Korean missile launches
The J-Alert system, which alerts the public to an emergency such as a missile launch or an earthquake, began operating in Feb 2007.
Development of sheet-coating technologies underway for cars and motorcycles
Mazda Motors has estimated that introducing the new technology will help reduce CO2 emissions by more than 50 per cent from the current level.