Imperial Household Agency turns to social media to counter incorrect reports
The decision comes in the wake of erroneous reports regarding the former Princess Mako’s marriage.
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‘Urban mining’ to ramp up recovery of rare metals from discarded electronics
The targets include such rare metals as lithium, nickel and cobalt as well as copper and zinc, metals for which Japan relies heavily on imports.
Japan govt calls Russian military drills ‘totally unacceptable’
Japan has asked Russia to exclude the northern islands from the area where the exercises will be held.
South Korea asks Japanese coast guard vessel to stop survey in Japan’s EEZ
A similar case had occurred in the same waters in Jan 2021.
US fires Javelin anti-tank missile in Japan for 1st time as Orient Shield 22 joint drills begin
Through Sept 9, about 2,100 personnel will practice in eight locations in Kyushu. The exercises are thought to be aimed at strengthening the ability to cope with China’s active…
Africans view Chinese-style aid, influence positively while Japan’s efforts leave little impression
While wary of debt traps, Africans positively view China because of factors such as Beijing’s support for their independence struggles.
Foreign students finally returning to Japanese universities
Pandemic-related restrictions on the entry of foreigners began to be relaxed in March, and about 115,000 foreign students had entered Japan as of the end of July.
Mixed-ability sports facilities in Japan a work in progress
Among other initiatives, efforts to improve facilities at private-run sports venues have been expedited to make it easier for them to accommodate the needs of people with a…
Hokkaido Marathon returns after 2-year hiatus for Tokyo Olympic Games
To make the most of the Games experience, this year’s race travelled along a new course that included part of the route used for the Olympic marathon.
Sencha vs matcha: Same roots, different paths
Ryokucha – a variation of the green tea –is widely drunk in Japan in everyday life, while Sencha-drinking developed into sencha-do (the way of sencha tea) and is less…