Japan airport opponents clash with riot police
According to the authorities, this was the first compulsory action taken in almost six years following the removal of a hut at the site in May 2017.
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Strawberry-filled giant parfait in Nara prefecture goes viral
The photogenic parfait has pushed the restaurant into the spotlight since it went viral on social media about two years ago.
AI to feed mackerel farms in Ibaraki prefecture in Japan
The project aims to build a system in which underwater cameras and other devices will monitor water temperature while an AI system controls feeding.
Covid-19 antibodies found in 30％ of Tokyo, Osaka residents
Though Japan has a high vaccination rate, relatively few people have acquired immunity through infection.
Pyramid-shaped Daruma dolls popular among test-takers
The dolls are popular among students preparing for entrance exams because they “sit still and never tilt.”
Security for Japan also means protecting underwater cables
Amid growing tensions in the Taiwan Strait and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there is more awareness of the significance of undersea cables.
Riku Miura and Ryuichi Kihara win Four Continents skating championship
“It was really tough skating at this altitude”, Kihara admitted, “but the cheers of the audience kept our legs moving.”
Kishida exploring ‘exit strategy’ from monetary easing with new BOJ lineup
The unexpected decision by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to appoint Kazuo Ueda as the Bank of Japan’s next governor indicates towards the move.
Covid-19 vaccinations may become annual event in Japan
The Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry will make a final decision on its policy after a subcommittee meeting at a higher level, possibly this month.
Tokyo police seize patient from NPO in organ transplant probe
The director of the nonprofit organisation is suspected of arranging overseas organ transplants without permission from the Health, Labor, and Welfare ministry.