The start of real action on climate change or just nice-sounding goals? That was the first question raised when on October 29 Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga targeted net zero carbon emissions by …
Myanmar police detain Japanese journalist at protest over coup
Japanese freelance journalist at a protest in the commercial capital of Yangon, a colleague said on Friday, in the first detention of a foreign reporter since the military coup on February 1. Yuki …
Japan cautious on global economy, urges support for poor nations
The global economy warrants caution due to uncertainty over coronavirus vaccinations and variants, though Japan’s economy shows signs of recovery …
An ‘Old Men’s Club’ Dominates Japan. The Young Just Put Them on Notice.
Change may come slowly in Japanese society, but social media has offered an outlet for a younger generation stifled by a rigid hierarchy.
Japan boosts cross-border management in Laos with financial aid
The government of Japan has forecast a budget of 220 million Japanese yen (about US$2 million) in assistance to Laos in 2021 and 2022 to promote safe, regular and orderly migration in Laos.
Myanmar police free Japanese journalist after brief detention: Media
TOKYO: Myanmar police released a Japanese freelance journalist on Friday (Feb 26) after briefly detaining him during a protest in the commercial …
Japan to end state of emergency for six prefectures this month
The Japanese government said on Friday it would end a state of emergency in all but Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures at the end of this month, a week earlier than scheduled, as new coronavirus …
Japan partly ending pandemic emergency, keeps it for Tokyo
The state of emergency Japan set up to curb the spread of the coronavirus will be lifted in six urban areas this weekend and remain in the Tokyo area for another week, a …
Japan hopes to end state of emergency for six prefectures this month
The Japanese government is looking to end a state of emergency in all but Tokyo and three neighbouring prefectures at the end of this month, a week earlier than scheduled, the minister in charge of …
Hi, Robot: Japan’s Android Pets Ease Virus Isolation
But the adorable android — first released in 2016 and only available in Japan — does not come cheap, with regular models priced between $820 and $2,250. Charlie and Robohon are part of a new wave of …