LDP gives first speeches in metaverse
The Liberal Democratic Party is aiming to expand its support among younger voters before the upper house election by utilising the metaverse, which is popular among young people.
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Japan eager to lure rich foreign tourists to regional areas
Expecting a full recovery in the number of inbound tourists, the agency will select 10 model tourist sites to help establish accommodation facilities that will appeal to a…
Bereaved wife recounts horrors of Ukraine war
Details of Russian “war crimes” targeting civilians continue to emerge as witnesses and bereaved family members talk of their harrowing experiences.
Inland aquaculture offers job hope to remote Japanese island
Because of its remote location, it has been difficult for the island to develop a fishing port to help develop a fishing industry. However, efforts are now underway to promote…
China’s Japan-foods import ban used as ‘bargaining chip’
While Beijing seems to use the easing of the measures as a diplomatic bargaining chip, the maneuver may impact talks on China becoming a member of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Hong Kongers in Tokyo raise alarm over China’s human rights issues on Tiananmen anniversary
The activists in Tokyo also hoped to highlight ongoing oppression by Beijing on pro-democracy activists and residents in Hong Kong.
Goal to raise minimum wages to be included in Kishida’s ‘new capitalism’ action plan
The government wants to eliminate regional disparities and improve the terms of nonregular employees and other workers, aiming to raise the weighted average minimum wage to…
Xi leadership keen to alleviate residents’ discontent ahead of party congress
It appears easing Shanghai’s lockdown restrictions was a calculated decision, cognizant of the political schedule leading up to the party congress.
Shibahara wins in French Open mixed doubles tennis, the first Japanese in 25 years
Making her the first Japanese person to win in the category in 25 years, Ena Shibahara along with Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof won the Championship on June 2.
Japan’s de facto aircraft carrier Izumo to be dispatched to Indo-Pacific from mid-June
The deployment includes other vessels, such as the destroyers Takanami and Kirisame and a submarine, and aerial units including a P-1 maritime patrol aircraft, and will run…