Japanese prime minister strongly condemns Russia over invasion of Ukraine
The government has been under criticism for not imposing sanctions against Russia sooner.
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Fukushima farmers set to restart exports to Taiwan following lifting of ban
Food producers have welcomed the news and are keen to regain a slice of the Taiwan market and expand their sales channels.
Japan on alert amid provocations by China, N. Korea, Russia
In addition to North Korea’s recent missile launch, China and Russia have stepped up activity in the waters and airspace around Japan.
Japan’s anti-nuke groups condemn Putin’s nuclear threat
“We must prevent nuclear weapons from being used,” said Kunihiko Sakuma, 77, who heads a major hibakusha organization.
Japan backs removing some Russian banks from SWIFT
The Japanese government will also provide Ukraine with $100 million in emergency aid, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida added.
Panasonic joins Nagoya-based bakery to serve ‘freshly baked’ bread in a minute
The bread and confectionaries are flash frozen to preserve flavor before being reheated to recreate the taste of freshly baked treats.
‘Cat economics’ a ¥2 trillion business in Japan
Research firm Fuji Keizai expects a domestic growth of 7.9% for pet-related products in 2023, compared to 2020.
Japanese companies on alert for possible cyber-attacks from Russia
Ukraine suffered massive cyber-attacks prior to Russia’s military invasion, with the Russian government believed to be involved.
Former Japan diplomat sees Putin’s worldview behind invasion of Ukraine
The recent military action is highly risky, as it stems from the long-held hostility of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
New-style sauna facilities gaining traction in Japan
The domestic popularity of saunas in recent years is partly attributable to their appearance in manga and TV dramas.