80 Years after WWII, junior high school badge found in natural cave in Okinawa
Finder hopes DNA analysis can determine family for the badge to be returned.
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Japanese government fears U.S.-China talks may sideline Japan-U.S. negotiations
According to a senior government official, the United States has stated that the U.S.-China agreement will not set a precedent for other countries.
Japan enhancing system to lure workers in big companies to smaller regional firms
The enhanced program also upgraded a scheme for compensating transferees who are concerned that their salaries will decrease if they were to take up the new positions. With the…
Nissan plans to cut 20,000 jobs worldwide
This accounts for about 15% of the company’s consolidated workforce.
Five teachers injured at Tokyo school; suspected attackers arrested at scene
The men reportedly broke a window of the teacher’s room on the first floor of the school building, and they also entered a second-graders’ classroom on the second floor.
Japan’s washi paper used to mend historical documents at U.S. National Archives, overseas museums
Washi is light, strong, water-resistant and endowed with a beautiful texture. It can also last more than 1,000 years if kept correctly.
Japan’s whooping cough cases this year exceed 10,000; three times total amount for 2024
Experts say the spread of antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria is one of the reasons for the increase.
Japanese consumers turn to rice alternatives amid price surge
Among the alternatives are adding glutinous barley to rice and switching from rice to bread and pasta.
2 men injured after knife attack at Tokyo subway station
The 43-year-old suspected attacker was apprehended by passengers and arrested by police on suspicion of attempted murder. Police said that both victims were conscious after the…
Japan to enhance surveying to preserve remote islands; erosion could diminish EEZ
The initiative aims to promptly ascertain the impact of erosion and other factors to ensure the maintenance of Japan’s territorial waters and exclusive economic zone (EEZ).