Japanese companies weigh mask-wearing issue
Sectors where there is a high incidence of customer contact remain cautious about whether to allow employees to go mask-free.
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All-inclusive stays tempt vacationers with low-hassle luxury in Japan
According to a researcher, all-inclusive services in the tourism industry started in countries where long holidays are the norm.
Suicides among elementary through high school set tragic new record in Japan
The education ministry plans to conduct a questionnaire survey to examine the causes of suicide among high school students.
Tokushima town aims to make use of unwanted fish degrading fishing waters
The mottled spinefoot has long been a source of frustration among fishermen because it eats nutrient-rich seaweed that enhances fishing waters.
Tokyo opens sweet shop to give social recluses place to work and spend time
Staff member Yoshikazu Kukino, 43, said he had once spent about 10 years withdrawn from the world.
Births in Japan slip below 800,000 for 1st time
The pandemic has caused people to worry about giving birth and raising newborns, a health ministry official said.
Kishida’s Kyiv visit not to require Diet approval: LDP Takagi
The Prime Minister is considering the visit but the prior parliamentary procedure has made it difficult to make a surprise visit citing safety reasons.
Japanese abductee families decide to tolerate aid to North Korea
Families asked the Japanese government to make additional efforts to realise a summit with North Korea early.
Japanese firms accelerating their withdrawal from Russia
A large number of companies operating in various industries have cited difficulties in procuring parts due to disruptions in the logistics network.
Japan to relax restrictions on arrivals from China
The government will also remove a restriction limiting the number of airports allowed to accept flights from China.