¥280.3 billion left out of Tokyo Games expense report: Board of Audit
The inspection report also described the massive food loss during the Games and the lack of a plan for utilizing the National Stadium, which will serve as a legacy of the Games.
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Chinese military seen simulating attacks on Nansei Islands
Chinese President Xi Jinping is said to have instructed the military to start the drills on the day the Japanese government unveiled three major defense-related documents.
Scope of Fukushima nuclear accident compensation expanded
The policy was included in interim guidelines being compiled for the first time in nine years by the Dispute Reconciliation Committee for Nuclear Damage Compensation.
New positive Covid-19 cases exceed 200,000 in Japan
This was the 16th consecutive day of week-on-week increases in the capital.
New rule could see Japan’s nuclear plants operating for more than 60 years
Under the current rules, when a nuclear plant has been operating for 40 years, the Nuclear Regulation Authority can grant a one-off extension of up to 20 years if the plant passes…
Market pressures force Bank of Japan’s hand; Kuroda asserts easing remains
While effectively raising interest rates, Bank of Japan Gov. Haruhiko Kuroda denied any monetary tightening was being conducted and emphasized the continuation of the easy…
Births in Japan set to fall below 800,000 in 2022
This year’s decrease is believed to have been due to growing reluctance on the part of young people to marry and have children for reasons such as concern about economic…
Japan eyes space security framework
The framework is expected to include the development of satellite constellations, groups of small satellites operated in unison that can accurately monitor moving targets.
BOJ modifies monetary policy, expanding 10-year government bond yield fluctuations
They are to fluctuate in a range of around plus or minus 0.5%, against the previously accepted range of around plus or minus 0.25%.
Japan to help Ukraine remove landmines
The Japanese government will work with Cambodia, which has expertise in landmine removal, and plans to give landmine detectors to Ukraine.