Tumbling numbers of pregnancies and marriages in Japan during the coronavirus pandemic are likely to intensify a demographic crisis in the rapidly ageing nation. Japan has the most aged society in the …
Japan Ink: Growing tribe proudly defies tattoo taboo, hopes for Olympian boost
Shodai Horiren got her first tattoo as a lark on a trip to Australia nearly three decades ago. Now, tattooed head to foot, even on her shaven scalp, she is one of Japan’s most renowned traditional …
‘A Decarbonized Society’: Japan Pledges To Be Carbon Neutral By 2050
The country joins the European Union and other countries that have pledged to reduce their carbon footprint to zero over the next few decades.
U.S., Japan militaries launch Keen Sword 21 exercise
The exercise involves approximately 9,000 service members from the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps.
Japanese Prime Minister sets goal of zero emissions, carbon-neutral society by 2050
Japan’s Prime Minister, Yoshihide Suga, said the country will aim to become carbon neutral by 2050. In his first policy speech since taking office last month, Suga told Japan’s parliament Monday that …
Japan rejects nuclear ban treaty; survivors to keep pushing
Japan said Monday it will not sign a U.N. treaty that bans nuclear weapons and does not welcome its entry into force next year, rejecting the wishes of atomic bomb survivors in Japan who are urging …
‘Demon Slayer’ revenue tops $100 million in 10 days, breaking Japan box-office record
Japanese animated film “Demon Slayer” shattered a box-office record, reaching revenue of 10.75 billion yen ($102.48 million) in just 10 days, the film’s distributor said on Monday.
The South Korea–Japan Rift Plays Right into China’s Hands
Chinese leaders must be salivating at the prospect of yet another rough patch in the strained relationship between America’s regional allies, South Korea and Japan.Relations between the two countries …
Planning the ideal business event in Japan
Japan is committed to minimising the health risk to visitors while offering its world-class hospitality, facilities and unique culture. Paid and presented by JNTO …
Post-Abe agenda: Suga says Japan to go carbon-free by 2050
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has declared Japan will achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050 in his first policy speech after taking over from Shinzo Abe …