Japan’s Empress turns 62, reaffirms pledge to peace
Referring to ongoing wars and conflicts around the world, she emphasised the importance of dialogue and of understanding each other’s positions to build a more tolerant society…
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Earthquakes in northern Japan leave 30 injured, disrupt water and power supplies
Tsunami warnings and advisories were initially issued for the Pacific coast of Hokkaido and the Tohoku region, among other areas, but these were later lifted. A 70-centimeter wave…
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says China did not issue advance notice about military drill
He added that Japan “will respond calmly and resolutely” to China’s military activities and “make sure to use all means of surveillance and monitoring.”
Japanese police rush to retrieve toy guns capable of firing live ammunition
According to the National Police Agency and other sources, about 16,000 of the toy guns have been imported from China since December last year and distributed to 78 companies…
Osaka Expo materials reused and recycled around Japan, exemplifying a circular economy
Initiatives proceeding after the Expo will influence the planning, operation and dismantling of large-scale events in Japan and around the world, establishing a global standard…
Japan’s steelmakers turn to hydrogen in decarbonisation efforts, but high costs hinder progress
As market conditions worsen due to shrinking domestic demand and overproduction in China, there have been moves to reconsider decarbonisation investments.
Japan recalls much-loved Pocky, other Glico chocolate products over smell
The company said eating the products poses no health risks.
Tokyo police uses AI to identify 18,500 ‘dark part-time job’ recruiting posts
The introduction of the technology expedited the police’s task sixfold compared to work done manually by police officers.
Japan’s self-defence forces personnel continue to work after retirement age under reemployment system
The SDF aims to have the veteran personnel take on support roles in education, administration, technical sections and other areas, allowing more young members to be deployed to…
India’s Goa state orders probe after nightclub fire kills 25
At least four of the dead were tourists and 14 were club staff, police told ANI, in which Reuters holds a minority stake. Police did not immediately respond to a Reuters request…