Japanese govt approves quasi-emergency measures for 13 prefectures
Under the measures, “certified restaurants” endorsed for their infection prevention measures will be required to shorten their operation hours.
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Social activities in Okinawa on tightrope amid rise in Covid-19 cases
The spread of Covid-19 has kept essential workers from working, leaving business and social activities in a precarious state.
Japan’s PM Kishida at WEF: Abenomics did not create sustainable economy
Under his "new capitalism" policy, Mr Kishida aims to help create a virtuous cycle of economic growth and wealth distribution.
Dialogue between leaders of Japan, China needed
Both countries should make efforts to create opportunities where Japanese and Chinese leaders have dialogue.
Japanese companies find benefit in reduced packaging trend
Helping the trend are packaging material manufacturers, who have come up with technologies and products for more efficient packaging.
Canned wine’s popularity in Japan begins to bubble to surface
Canned wine’s growing popularity is based not only on its convenience and style, but are also seen as eco-friendly containers by consumers.
Japan setting up skateboarding parks amid post-Olympic popularity
Local governments are looking to offer places for people to skateboard safely, as the population of skateboarders is expected to increase.
Japan’s Kishida aims to pursue pandemic measures, ‘new capitalism’ in tandem
He also shed light on a plan to create a world free of nuclear weapons by establishing a “global council of wise persons”.
Akihabara concept cafes work to establish certification system for quality
Maid cafes first appeared in Akihabara around the year 2000, when the area was filled with stores specializing in anime and figurines.
Tsunami warnings, advisories issued for wide area in Japan
Tsunami up to 3 meters high were predicted to reach the Amami and Tokara islands.