PM Kishida ranks 6th in favorability among the last nine prime ministers in survey
The survey also suggests that PM Kishida’s favorability rating is especially low among social media users.
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World’s best trash pickers compete in Shibuya
The competition originated in Japan with teams of three trying to pick up as much trash as possible within the 90-minute limit, getting points for the type and weight of the items…
Japan’s Komeito Party facing crossroad over pro-China stance
During his visit to China, Komeito leader Natsuo Yamaguchi apparently hoped to demonstrate his political clout by leveraging his party’s long-standing connections with Beijing.
Eruption that formed new Japan island continues rumbling on
As of Nov. 10, the new island was about 400 meters long from its north tip to the south, and about 200 meters from east to west.
Japan railway operators eye net-zero CO2 emissions via hydrogen fuel cell trains
The train is partly powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that utilizes electricity generated through a chemical reaction involving oxygen and hydrogen stored atop the train’s body.
Japan likely to allow export of U.S.-licensed defence equipment
Exports will need to meet certain conditions, and countries and regions where fighting is taking place, such as Ukraine, will most likely be excluded as export destinations.
Bear attacks prompt aircraft mold maker to fabricate bells; first batch sells out
The high-pitched sound of the 6-centimeter-tall bell with a 4 centimeter diameter, is said to reach distant bears.
AI helps create new ‘Black Jack’ Manga episode for Osamu Tezuka’s iconic maverick doctor
The new episode, which runs for 32 pages, tells the story of Black Jack the maverick doctor trying to solve the mystery of blood tumors growing on AI’s artificial heart, which…
Houthis release video of seizure of Japan-operated cargo ship
The four-minute video shows Houthi fighters armed with automatic rifles and other weapons descending from a helicopter to the ship’s deck.
Poll: 75％ seek measures against AI-generated fake videos
A number of AI-generated fake videos featuring politicians, including Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have recently emerged on social media, raising concerns.