Japan eyes automated vehicles for depopulated areas
The government hopes to roll out the system in more than 40 locations nationwide by fiscal 2025.
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Experts, governors in Japan question effectiveness of Covid-19 measures
A meeting was held to discuss whether to extend or lift the measures, which have been in place in Tokyo and 30 prefectures.
Japan to revise strategic relations with Russia from ‘partner’ to ‘security challenge’
Japan's National Security Strategy is set to undergo its first revision at the end of 2022.
Japan to extend pandemic-related measures through March 21 in 18 prefectures
The decision to partially extend the period was prompted by high hospital occupancy rates in some areas, especially in large cities.
Japan to accept Ukrainian refugees
Japan’s daily cap on international arrivals in place because of pandemic measures is not expected to apply to Ukrainian refugees.
Ex-Nissan exec Kelly, acquitted of most charges related to Ghosn’s pay, gets suspended sentence
Kelly had been indicted on charges of conspiracy with Ghosn and others to falsely state Ghosn’s executive remuneration.
Japan opens borders to non-resident foreigners for the first time in three months
Nonresident foreigners arriving in Japan will need to name a host who will be responsible for them during their stay.
Japan willing to accept Ukrainian refugees: Kishida
Japan's borders are currently closed to virtually all foreign visitors to prevent Covid-19 infections.
Calls grow for Japan to seek nuclear sharing arrangement
Nuclear sharing has nonnuclear NATO members deploy US nuclear weapons in their countries and operate them jointly with the US.
Japan considering separate eased entry cap on foreign students
More than 100,000 foreign students are believed to have had their student visas approved but have not yet been able to enter Japan.