Nissan decides to pull out of production in Russia
Nissan will transfer its local subsidiary, including its production plant, to an entity of the Russian government.
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Tourism industry eyes recovery as Japan opens doors to individual travelers
The government has set a target of ¥5 trillion in annual spending by foreign visitors to Japan, higher than the level seen before the pandemic hit the country.
Nara deer’s antlers receive a trimming
Deer can get more aggressive as they go through their estrus cycle between autumn and winter, so their antlers are cut every autumn to prevent the animals from injuring others.
Japanese dyer gives flawed T-shirts a new life
By freshly dyeing shirts that had blemishes, 36 year-old Yuri Hiramoto was able to give the shirts a new lease of life.
Kishida’s first year: Balance of power within LDP of key importance
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has put extra priority on his relationship with the Abe faction, the party’s largest faction, which includes almost 25 per cent of LDP members.
Japan keen to use sewage sludge as fertilizer
By promoting the domestic production of fertilizers, the government aims to keep prices down and protect agricultural businesses from negative impacts.
Daily cap on entry to Japan, ban on individual tourists to be scrapped
Measures to stimulate domestic tourism demand, such as the national travel assistance program, will also be initiated.
Japan followers of Unification Church breaking ties with group
Dozens of followers have expressed their intention to leave the group following Abe’s shooting.
Japanese liquor intoxicating the world amid pandemic; exports exceed ¥100 billion
the export value of whiskey was about ¥4 billion in 2013, and it has been increasing year by year, reaching about ¥19.4 billion in 2019.
Myanmar sentences Japanese journalist to prison on 2 charges
reporter Toru Kubota was sentenced to seven years for violating the electronic transactions law and three years for incitement. The sentences were to be served concurrently.