Japanese nationals abducted by North Korea embrace 20 years of freedom, fight for return of others
Of the 17 abductees recognized by the Japanese government, only five have returned to Japan.
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Seoul, Tokyo not coming to terms on New York summit
Based on latest reports, Japan has still yet to confirm if the summit will take place in New York.
Dangerous to rely on imports for food supply
Japan is highly dependent on food imports, with its calorie-based self-sufficiency rate standing at 38 per cent in fiscal 2021.
Tomato tsukemen to revivify town hit by rain
The four restaurants in Nakadomari, Aomori Prefecture, serve the dish in the image of the Spanish flag, using yellow spoons and tomato-shaped chopstick rests.
Foreign ministers of South Korea, Japan vow ‘sincere efforts’ to resolve historic disputes
The two ministers exchanged opinions on the forced labor issue, which remains the key sticking point of discussions on repairing ties.
Japan, US aim for stronger economic cooperation with Asean nations
The two nations aim to counter China, which has increased its economic clout through the building of infrastructure in the region.
Local Japanese festivals work to decarbonise
The electricity needed for the Aomori Nebuta Festival this year was provided by solar panels on most days, establishing its role as an “environmentally friendly” event.
Japan gets serious about supporting careers with only 7％ women in the sciences
In certain industries, there is a high expectation for “gendered innovation,” in which women bring fresh ideas to research and development, which is traditionally…
Japan’s consumer spending hit hard by emergency
According to reports, consumer spending was weak during the first quarter of the year due to the impact state of emergency declared in January.
Typhoon floods Tozai line subway tracks
Train service between the line’s Nihombashi and Takadanobaba stations was suspended for eight hours, affecting about 139,000 people.