Japan’s opposition party to prioritise income tax reform
The DPFP wants to change the income tax system so that students working part-time and others who earn more than ¥1.03 million will not create a higher tax burden for their…
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Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong holds flight drills south of Japan’s Miyako island
The Shandong sailed about 640 kilometers south of Miyako Island in the Pacific Ocean on Monday night and moved toward the South China Sea on Tuesday.
Japan’s Ibaraki prefecture reports series of Toyota car thefts
Many of the thefts have taken place in Tsukuba and other southern parts of the prefecture, with the thieves sometimes even bold enough to steal cars on display at dealerships.
Nintendo releases game music streaming app
In addition to music related to specific game characters, app users can enjoy playlists that help them relax or give them a boost while gaming, as well as many others.
Sake brewing to get bump from UNESCO intangible cultural heritage designation
The government has sought to have traditional sake brewing techniques registered as Intangible Cultural Heritage as a way to boost the brand power of Japanese sake overseas.
Mt. Fuji finally covered with snow on Shizuoka side after longest time without
This is the first time since 1894 for the initial snow to be observed in November.
Japan’s Showa-era coffee shop takes customers back in time
At the entrance of the coffee shop’s building, samples of its staple drinks and dishes, including pizza toast, parfaits and Naporitan pasta, are displayed, whetting customers’…
Japan business circle calls for China resuming visa-free travel
On Friday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry added nine countries, including South Korea and Norway, to the list of countries eligible for visa exemptions, but Japan was not included.
Recommendation on Imperial House Law ignores history and traditions: The Japan News
The U.N. Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women has recommended that the Japanese government amend the Imperial House Law, which limits the Imperial…
Japanese government to convene special Diet session on Monday; PM Ishiba expected to be reelected
The ruling coalition intends to hold the Diet session for four days until Nov. 1