Japan tops weekly world ranking for Covid-19 cases
Despite a national tendency to react strongly to global case rankings, this “worst in the world” ranking saw minimal domestic reporting.
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Japan to increase defence spending to 2% of current GDP target
This is the first time Kishida has specified a concrete target for increasing defence spending.
Tokyo hopes new subway line will boost global competitiveness
The new subway line is scheduled to be about 6.1 kilometres long and is expected to go into operation around 2040.
Japanese ministry presents draft on longer life for nuclear power plants to expert panel
In order for the government to take the lead in promoting nuclear energy policy, a taskforce to support areas hosting nuclear plants will be established to help formulate…
Japan launches survey into use of ‘doctor cars’
Doctor cars are rapid response vehicles that transport doctors to accidents and disasters, and can range from sophisticated models equipped with devices as heart-lung machines to…
Japan’s satellite constellation to be launched in line with counterattack capabilities
The network will be able to frequently observe a specific point, enabling it to closely monitor the movements of opposing forces, such as vehicles and naval vessels equipped with…
LDP forces push defence spending request higher despite Finance Ministry concerns
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has not come to the forefront of the debate despite being the head of the Liberal Democratic Party.
Costa Rica stun Japan with late Fuller winner
Keysher Fuller’s 81st-minute effort stunned the drum-beating Japanese fans in the stadium and left the group wide open.
Japan’s Emperor has prostate biopsy as precaution
The Emperor underwent a biopsy at a hospital in Tokyo on November 27.
Black Friday sales taking root in Japan
With interest in Black Friday promotions increasing annually, there are high expectations of a boost in the market.