Japanese restaurant chain giants resume efforts to grow overseas
Operators are primarily eyeing Asia and North America as the Japanese market heads toward decline due to the nation’s dwindling population.
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Tie-up between Japanese opposition parties a house of cards
If CDPJ fails to produce results in the unified local elections and lower house by-elections, party executives could be subject to increasing criticism.
Tokyo tasked with large role to play in connecting democracies
India traditionally has deep ties with Russia, however, Modi was not quoted as saying anything related to Russia, sources have said.
Japanese foreign minister tells China’s Wang Yi to prevent balloon incursions
“Whatever country the balloons may belong to, entering a foreign country’s airspace without permission constitutes an airspace violation”, he said.
Bank of Japan to start new test on digital currency in April
For now, general consumers will not participate in the new experiment but BOJ employees may join to use a CBDC on a trial basis.
Long Covid response spotty among local governments in Japan
As reasons for not publicly listing long Covid sufferers, some said it would put stress on the particular institutions.
Japan visitor numbers recover to more than half of pre-pandemic levels
The resumption of direct flights from many countries to Japan has contributed to the increase in tourists.
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.
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.