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Japan Coast Guard staffing shortage worsens after almost 400 quit due to personal reasons

According to the JCG, the number of JCG personnel who quit for personal reasons has topped 300 for four consecutive years since fiscal 2021, a situation that could hinder…

  • Published: May 7, 20251:14 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Concerns raised over Japan’s potential concessions on auto safety standards; experts point out risk of increased fatalities

Many of Japan’s automobile safety standards were formulated based on lessons learned from past accidents and have been incorporated into global standards set by the United…

  • Published: May 7, 20258:50 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan, India agree to boost defence cooperation; defence ministers Nakatani, Singh meet in Delhi

As concrete defense cooperation, they agreed to enhance bilateral joint exercises and to collaborate on the protection of maritime traffic, including anti-piracy measures, with…

  • Published: May 7, 20258:25 am
  • Author Takanori Nakada
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Elderly Japanese restaurant owner serves hearty dishes at low prices

Inside the restaurant, called Drive-in Fuso, several groups of people, including families and men in work uniforms, were sitting at tables waiting for their food. The owner,…

  • Published: May 6, 20251:50 pm
  • Author Eitaro Hayashi
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Bear attacks two of Japan’s self-defence force officials in Iwate Prefecture

They suffered injuries on their bodies including on their faces and arms but were conscious while being transported to the hospital. Their condition has been reported as stable.

  • Published: May 6, 202511:59 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Kawasaki Police failed to interview man despite reports of stalking; later arrested on suspicion of abandoning body

According to the police, the victim had been consulting the police about the stalking behavior of her ex-boyfriend since June last year. The police verbally warned Shirai at that…

  • Published: May 6, 20259:46 am
  • Author The Japan News
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Japan, China, South Korea, ASEAN enhance regional financial safety net

A new rapid financing facility will enable members to access emergency financing without conditions in case of financial crises arising from sudden shocks.

  • Published: May 6, 20259:00 am
  • Author Ann Asianews Network
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Japan, Sri Lanka agree to strengthen defence cooperation

By tightening security ties with the Indian Ocean nation located in a strategic maritime position, Japan aims to curb China’s expanding influence.

  • Published: May 6, 20256:57 am
  • Author Takanori Nakada
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Japan’s outdated election system: Campaign broadcasts misused to attract customers

The Public Offices Election Law stipulates that campaign broadcasts shall be aired just as they were recorded, while requiring candidates to maintain appropriate integrity in…

  • Published: May 5, 202512:47 pm
  • Author The Yomiuri Shimbun
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Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations: seek progress with focus on specific issues- The Japan News

The Japanese government has scrutinised possible bargaining chips related to non-tariff barriers on automobiles and agricultural products, which are issues of interest for the…

  • Published: May 5, 202510:35 am
  • Author The Japan News

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