New security declaration demonstrates quasi-alliance between Japan, Australia
The cooperation has accelerated because they share the common goal of deterring China.
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Japan woman turns plastic waste into press-on fingernails
While participating in a beach cleanup, 40-year-old Arimoto noticed myriad pieces of plastic waste scattered across the sand and was struck by the idea.
Japanese households feeling the heat as price surge continues
The government is mulling measures to temporarily reduce electricity bills, among other courses of action.
Japanese economic minister steps down over church links
Daishiro Yamagiwa, the first person to resign, became the highest profile political casualty yet from a scandal sparked by the killing of former prime minister Shinzo Abe.
Japan could rethink its “pacifist” posture amid China’s aggression in Taiwan strait
Japan’s cooperation with other defence forces has also seen an uptick - especially with the United States.
Kishida seen to be stumbling on Unification Church issue
Kishida’s sudden shifts have sparked suggestions he has not been prepared for the questions he has faced in the Diet.
Japan’s ruling parties split over interpretation of ‘counterattack capabilities’
The Liberal Democratic Party wants to maximize deterrence through the flexible application, but the Komeito is calling for restrained use with restrictions.
Tokyo train station to get ‘Harry Potter’ makeover
The Seibu Toshima Line station, scheduled to open in 2023, will be designed to evoke Hogsmeade Station, the gateway to the wizarding world in the movie series.
KFC Japan to stop providing plastic spoons, forks at all 1,200 stores
Resolving to switch to wooden ones at all their locations by the end of next April, the change will reduce plastic use by about 80 tons a year.
Restarting Japan’s nuke reactors can help economy: Minister
According to Japan's industry minister, the rebooting of each reactor would mean 1 million tons less of liquified natural gas would be imported to resource-poor Japan.