Japan’s inbound tourists returning faster than expected
The expected increase in tourists from China in the months ahead will put more wind in the industry’s sails, but many businesses are grappling with severe labour shortages.
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Tokyo-based space startup plans world-first Moon landing
If successful, the space company’s lander would become the world’s first private sector lunar module to land on the moon.
ChatGPT causes stir in Japanese education
As the new school year begins, universities and the education ministry are taking action against the use of the AI chatbot.
G-7 finance ministers pledge to ‘take action’ to stabilise global financial system
The statement also included a policy of enhancing supply chains with a view to countering China.
North Korean missile launch triggers J-Alert in Hokkaido
The missile, which landed outside Japan’s exclusive economic zone, is believed to have been an intercontinental ballistic missile.
Taiwan’s ruling DPP nominates Lai for president
In terms of policy toward China, Vice President Lai Ching-te has indicated that he will continue the policies of Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and work with the US to counter…
Japan’s population falls for 12th consecutive year
The decline accelerated for the 11th straight year to mark the largest figure since the statistics began in 1950.
Yellow dust from China expected to cover wide area of Japan
The dust is expected to cover a wide area from northern Japan to western Japan through Thursday, with visibility potentially dropping below 5 kilometres in some areas.
Japan’s Imperial Palace forests prove to be haven for rare birds
Experts say the increasing diversification of bird species in central Tokyo is linked to crow-control measures and tree planting.
US and allies must expand cooperation with the Philippines
The strategic importance of the Philippines to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific and ensure the safety of sea-lanes is increasing.