Is PM Takaichi capable of becoming ‘Japan’s Thatcher’?
On her website, PM Sanae Takaichi describes her desire to emulate Margaret Thatcher, a desire borne out of how impressed she was by the British leader when she met her in her…
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Japan PM Takaichi holds talks with Taiwan’s APEC representative
The Prime Minister told Lin Hsin-i that she wanted to deepen cooperation and exchanges between Japan and Taiwan and stressed the importance of peace and stability in the Taiwan…
Japan’s hunters bag higher pay as bear problem mounts
Hunting associations have called for compensation rules and sums to be standardised, since they differ among municipalities.
Japan to tighten regulations on mega solar power plants over nature, disaster risk concerns
Problems regarding mega solar power plants have arisen in Japan in recent years, including deforestation.
School absenteeism worsens in Japan; chronic absence nearly doubles in 5 years at elementary, junior high schools
Two main reasons have been cited, the first being an increased prevalence of the view that children should not be forced to go to school. The second is the inability of schools…
Japan PM Takaichi, US President Trump off to good diplomatic start
The two leaders shared memories of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, whom PM Takaichi regarded as a political mentor. President Trump still fondly remembers the late Abe, often…
Old town blends with extraordinary art in Tokyo’s Sumida
This area was spared from war damage, and numerous traditional nagaya row houses remain. It is also known as a “craftsmanship town” that supported the nation’s strong…
Prime Minister Takaichi, President Trump share hopes for ‘New Golden Age’ in Japan-U.S. alliance at summit in Tokyo
During the meeting, TPM akaichi conveyed Japan’s resolve to enhance its defence capabilities.
Moviegoers in China demand refunds after watching Chinese film ‘731’ depicting imperial Japanese army unit
Some on social media in China have also posted comments such as “Give me back my money” and “The movie was garbage.”
Tokyo island to produce caviar amid declining catches of lobster caused by factors like global warming
The catch, which exceeded 23 tons in 1986, plummeted to 7.6 tons in 2013 and then to just 0.4 tons in 2023. The chairman of a fisheries cooperative said that in recent years, the…