Chinese carrier aircraft conducted 260 takeoff, landing drills
Air Self-Defense Force fighter aircraft were scrambled in response to these drills, and the Maritime Self-Defense Force’s vessels monitored the carrier.
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US approves potential sale of anti-tank systems to Taiwan for $180 million
The potential deal comes as China ramps up military, diplomatic and economic pressure on Taiwan to assert its sovereignty claims.
For the first time in three years, Japan is now experiencing flu season nationwide
The ministry is concerned about dual outbreaks of Covid-19 and flu as the number of Covid cases is increasing.
Inexperienced pilots behind majority of ultralight crashes in Japan
Ultralights, one-or-two-seat recreational aircraft with a simple structure, have become popular in Japan and come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Japan’s banks to raise fixed housing loan rates
The yield on the newest 10-year Japanese government bond issue, a market benchmark, shot up from around 0.25 to over 0.4 per cent after the BOJ raised its cap on long-term rates…
Leadership contest stirs in Abe faction
The 97-member faction has not yet selected a new leader and is hoping to avoid a split amid a succession struggle.
Narita Airport bustles as holidaymakers leave Japan as Covid measures eased
Crowds toting large baggage were seen in the departure lobby for the first time in three years in the Japan airport thanks to the ease of measures.
Japanese companies collaborate to develop common platform for digital assets
By sharing a common platform, users will not need to use multiple applications or software to settle and manage their digital assets.
Seko calls for further improvement of Japan-Taiwan ties in Taipei
“Japan and Taiwan have a relationship with common values. It’s necessary to further develop ties,” said the Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker.
Theft at unmanned shops on rise alongside surge in cost-of-living
The background to the increase in thefts at unmanned shops seems to be the surging cost-of-living and the recent economic downturn.