In Japan, the line between the creative and curious is a fine one, and that morning at 08:49, my train was running late. Late by Japanese standards, if only three minutes in real time. As absurd as it sounds, ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida eyes deeper defense alliance with US
President Biden will host Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the White House next week as Japan boosts its defense spending amid growing security risks in East Asia regarding North Korea and China. ( read original story ...)
‘We cannot wait any longer’: Japan seeks stronger defense alliances
Japan’s new defense policy will include stronger alliances with other G-7 countries, a departure from Japan’s historical self-defense-only practices. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said the alliances ... ( read original story ...)
Japan offering families 1 million yen per child to leave Tokyo for rural areas
Japanese lawmakers have boosted an incentive program that will now provide 1 million yen, $7,500, per child to families who leave Tokyo for rural areas. ( read original story ...)
Moderna snaps up Japan’s OriCiro Genomics in mRNA manufacturing push
Moderna Inc on Wednesday agreed to buy Japan-based OriCiro Genomics for $85 million to boost the U.S. drugmaker's messenger RNA (mRNA) manufacturing capabilities. ( read original story ...)
Station near Nagoya Castle gets name change to ease visitor confusion
The Nagoya city government hoped to resolve a source of confusion for visitors to the central Japan city by changing the name of the ... ( read original story ...)
Japan to tighten Covid-19 border controls for travellers from China
Additional measures will require negative coronavirus tests before passengers board direct flights from China. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story ...)
New Year’s sword forging ceremony held to pray for Japan blade industry prosperity
An annual New Year's traditional Japanese sword forging ceremony was held on Jan. 2 in this central Japan city, known as a cutlery produ ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s PM Kishida vows deeper alliance with US on defense
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to deepen his country’s alliance with the United States under Japan’s new defense policy that breaks from its exclusively self-defense-only stance in ( read original story ...)
Japan to Step Up Border Curbs on Visitors From China on Jan. 8
Japan will require more stringent Covid-19 testing from Sunday on visitors coming from China, risking further irritating its neighbor as it tries to prevent a sharp increase in cases that could put ... ( read original story ...)
Japan’s Kishida, central bank governor pressure firms for higher pay
TOKYO (Reuters) -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida urged companies on Wednesday to achieve wage hikes that exceed the rate of inflation as part of the country's efforts to put the economy on a ... ( read original story ...)
Japanese families reportedly set to receive 1 million yen per child for moving out of Tokyo
The Japanese government will give families up to 1 million yen ($7,670) per child if they opt to move out of Tokyo, according to multiple media reports. ( read original story ...)
Japan is offering $7,500 to families to move out of capital Tokyo; Here’s why
To avail of benefits, families in Tokyo must shift from Tokyo to mountainous areas that lie within the city’s boundaries ( read original story ...)
Japan offers Tokyo families 1M yen to leave the city
Japan is offering families who live in Tokyo 1 million yen ($7,500) per child to move out of the capital and into other towns and villages. ( read original story ...)
Japan to Toughen Border Control for Travellers From China, PM Says
Japan will toughen its COVID-19 border control measures for travellers from China effective Jan. 8, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said on Wednesday. Additional measures will require pre-boarding ... ( read original story ...)
Japan must work with the Pacific to find a solution to the Fukushima water release issue – otherwise we face disaster
Based on our experience with nuclear contamination, continuing with ocean discharge plans is simply inconceivable ... ( read original story ...)