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.
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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.
Nara: Traditional setta sandals attract global audience
The footwear industry in the prefecture dates back to the Edo period (1603-1867), with 80% of the nation’s footwear output originating from the area at its peak.
Greenhouse gas reduction efforts for farm products to be given 3-star rating
According to researchers, 23 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions in the world are derived from the agriculture and forestry industries.
Japan, Lithuania agree to continue sanctions on Russia
The Japanese Prime Minister and his Lithuanian counterpart also confirmed that their countries will expand cooperation in the information technology and life science areas.
85％ of those surveyed say manga is good for children
According to the Research Institute for Publications, total estimated sales for the comics market came to ¥675.9 billion in 2021, a record high for the second consecutive year.
South Korea looks to corporate donations to resolve forced labour dispute with Japan: Report
The issue will likely be revisited by leaders of both nations when they meet in a series of multilateral summits taking place in November.
Toyota to launch new EV sedan in China
Toyota said it will continue to launch the bZ series models in China, apparently with the aim of catching up to Tesla and other EV makers.