Japan’s government plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war, officials said on Friday. But Yoko Mulholland of climate think-tank E3G told AFP that the plans to lift coal power restrictions “deepen the risk that Japan will not meet its goal of phasing out inefficient coal plants by 2030”.
UN police officers’ training starts with Japan’s financial aid
A training project for United Nations police officers has begun with financial aid provided by Japan. They will take part in UN peacekeeping operations across the world.
Exclusive: Japan government asks wholesalers to switch to Brent from Dubai pricing, document shows
By Tamiyuki Kihara TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) – Japan’s industry ministry has asked domestic wholesalers to switch to Brent crude oil pricing from the Dubai benchmark when setting gasoline prices, in an attempt to contain price increases,
Japan will test-fire cruise missiles west of San Diego with guidance from U.S. Navy
A Japanese destroyer will test fire powerful Tomahawk cruise missiles off Southern California this summer after being taught how to do so in recent months by Navy personnel in San Diego. The exercise …
The best places to see Japan in bloom – beyond cherry blossom season
From pink plum blossoms in Setagaya to purple sprays of wisteria in Fukuoka, here are five alternative bloom festivals in Japan – and how to enjoy them responsibly.
Nissan recalls a batch of new LEAF EVs in Japan due to a battery defect
Nissan issued a recall in Japan for the new LEAF on March 27 due to a high-voltage battery issue. In a statement, Nissan said the recall was due to improperly manufactured electrode plates used in the …
China demands more than just regret from Japan after embassy break-in
BEIJING, March 27 (Reuters) – Japan has expressed its regret over the break-in at the Chinese embassy in Tokyo by a knife-wielding Japanese military officer, but that is “far from enough,” the Chinese …
Japan finance minister warns of oil-driven FX speculation, vows decisive action
TOKYO, March 27 (Reuters) – Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on Friday that the government was ready to take decisive steps on foreign exchange, warning against speculative trading …
Japan Prime Minister vows to resolve North Korea abductions
PM Takaichi pledged to resolve the issue of N. Korea’s abduction of Japanese citizens during her term, saying she has secured full support from US …
Bank of Japan may raise rates by June as Iran war fuels inflation, its ex-top economist says
By Leika Kihara and Takahiko Wada TOKYO, March 26 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan is likely to raise interest rates by June, as rising oil costs from the Iran war heightens the chance of being too late …