Japan’s greenhouse gas emissions rose 2% in FY21/22 as economy recovered
Emissions surged after the Fukushima nuclear power station meltdown prompted the shut down of reactors and heightened reliance on fossil fuels.
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New overtime restrictions loom over Japan’s logistics industry
However, concern has grown over whether logistics networks for home delivery, among others, can be maintained under the new regulations.
Getting more sleep among aims of Japanese government’s health plan
Behind the sleep goal are the results of recent studies in which lack of sleep has connections to mental and physical disorders.
G7 ministers seek deeper engagement with ‘Global South’
The foreign ministers share a sense of crisis that the world is at a crucial stage in terms of whether it will be able to maintain the international order based on the rule of law.
Bomb thrown at Japan PM could have been fatal at lower trajectory
A cylindrical object was thrown at Kishida just before his speech in Wakayama City on April 15, while another was found at the scene.
Tokyo Disneyland celebrates 40th anniversary
To mark the event, Tokyo Disneyland launched a new parade featuring Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and other popular characters.
Tokyo’s Kabukicho district gets new nighttime attraction
The Kabukicho Tower Tokyu focuses on the nighttime economy to attract overseas visitors looking to experience that aspect of Japan.
Kyoto: Should dark history of brothels be passed on?
One woman remembers that she could not talk about her family business when she was in junior high school.
Call to abolish Japan’s foreign intern program reflects battle for manpower
A system must be created that guarantees a good working environment for foreign nationals, they said.
Earthly sweet potatoes served in support of heavenly mission
Japan's Jokyoji temple is raising funds to repair its twelve heavenly devas scrolls by giving temple visitors baked sweet potatoes for their donations.