China’s choice to attend Abe funeral aligned with ranking of Taiwan’s delegates
The selection of Wan Gang was based on the fact that Abe was not the incumbent prime minister.
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Fake photos of Japan typhoon disaster widely shared on Twitter
The poster later apologized, admitting they had used artificial intelligence to create the images.
Tokushima strives to turn ‘forest caviar’ into juicy new local specialty
Some businesses have already started selling the fruit online, hoping to carve out a new local specialty to join the sudachi Japanese citrus.
Japan’s volunteer fire corps to deploy drones for quick disaster response
Drones are able to assess damage while a disaster is ongoing, without the risks of going to the site and more manoeuvrable than helicopters in situations that require an aerial…
Simplified pandemic reporting system begins in Japan
However, 11 prefectures will continue to monitor the health of low-risk coronavirus patients who fall outside the scope of the simplified system.
Why is Japan split over Abe’s state funeral?
The tradition has roots in a ceremony performed by the emperor to honor those who made exceptional contributions to the country.
Mourners, protestors gather on day of state funeral for former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Public opinion is divided about holding a state funeral for Abe, the second for a former prime minister since the end of World War II.
McDonald’s Japan to raise prices of burgers, other items
The price hikes will be the second increase this year.
Kishida meets with Harris in ‘funeral diplomacy’
The prime minister is scheduled to meet with leaders and top officials of more than 30 countries, as well as the heads of international organizations.
Japan to hasten ‘counterattack capabilities’ review
According to Japan's defence ministry, North Korea has launched 29 ballistic missiles this year — a new annual record.