China smoothes path to Xi’s third term by clamping down on cyberspace critiques
Since 2019, the country’s cyberspace regulator has removed more than 20 billion postings of what it has deemed as inappropriate information.
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Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s state funeral held in Tokyo
About 4,300 people attended the funeral, including about 700 people from 218 nations and territories.
New tools for hybrid working fill pandemic demand
More and more companies are introducing hybrid working, in part to prevent a loss of personnel.
Japan-led equipment sales talks seek to boost flagging defence industry
At present, the export of Japanese defense equipment has been effectively left entirely up to private enterprises.
Relatives of Japanese possibly abducted by North Korea continue fight for missing relatives
In addition to the 17 people officially recognized, there are about 470 missing persons for whom the possibility cannot be ruled out.
Garbage-opening cockatoos enter ‘arms race’ with humans
The birds initially surprised researchers by devising an ingenious technique to prize open household bin lids in Sydney and other areas.
Japan plans to impose more sanctions on Russia: Foreign minister
The United States and European countries are also considering additional measures in reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s order for mobilization.
Dangerous to rely on imports for food supply
Japan is highly dependent on food imports, with its calorie-based self-sufficiency rate standing at 38 per cent in fiscal 2021.
Tomato tsukemen to revivify town hit by rain
The four restaurants in Nakadomari, Aomori Prefecture, serve the dish in the image of the Spanish flag, using yellow spoons and tomato-shaped chopstick rests.
Kishida Cabinet’s declining approval ratings give govt sense of urgency
The issue of the Unification Church is believed to be the biggest reason for the public to be casting a stern eye on the Cabinet.