Russia halts peace treaty talks with Japan over Ukraine sanctions
Russia also intends to suspend a program to allow visa-free exchanges between Japanese people and residents of the northern territories off Hokkaido.
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‘Kishida diplomacy’ takes off in earnest, aiming to link Asia and West
Kishida reportedly intends to draw on his more than four years as foreign minister and engage in face-to-face diplomacy, which has been halted due to the novel coronavirus…
Digitally produced ‘yosegaki’ group message cards growing popular amid pandemic
With the Covid-19 crisis having made it difficult for people to hold in-person farewell parties in large groups, online versions of farewell messages have come into the spotlight.
Japan govt issues power shortage warning for 1st time
Power demand is expected to increase due to a temperature drop amid worsening weather.
Japan to launch AI translation system for foreign job seekers
The Health, Labour and Welfare Ministry hopes to make conditions such as the actual work, pay, and lunch hours and breaks easier to understand, avoiding trouble for workers after…
Japan launches new cyber defense command to counter threat from neighboring countries
The 540-strong command is tasked with protecting the information and communications network that controls the operations of all SDF units.
Japan Coast Guard provides know-how to Asian countries to enhance sea security
Japan's Mobile Cooperation Team, which provides guidance in maritime rescue and policing, is now in its fifth year of operation and has been dispatched to 14 countries so far.
Look but don’t eat: Real candies make cute accessories
Coating candies with transparent resin makes it possible to use them as accessories.
Japan announces plan to revoke Russia’s most favored status
By revoking the status to slap higher tariffs on Russian imports, Japan aims to keep in line with other Group of Seven member nations and the international community.
Japan likely to invoke trigger clause to lower gasoline taxes
The government has already been providing subsidies to oil wholesalers as a temporary measure in order to keep the nationwide average price of gasoline at about ¥172 (US$1.45)…