But according to the newspaper’s surveys none has been less popular than Japan’s current leader, Kishida Fumio. In December disapproval of his administration reached a record high of 79%, up from …
Japan removing World War II monument to Korean workers
Japan is removing a World War II monument commemorating Korean workers from a park in the eastern part of the country, according to local reports. The Gunma prefecture in Japan began removing the “Remembrance, Reflection and Friendship” memorial on Monday from the Gunma no Mori park in Takasaki.
Japanese officials raid Toyota group plant after company admits cheating on engine testing
The latest problem affects models sold in Japan, Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, but not in North America.
Japan finance chief calls for early budget passage in quake aftermath
Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Tuesday called for swift passage of a fiscal 2024 budget to help Japan overcome recent inflation …
Japan dark-horse premier candidate calls for ending BOJ’s negative rate policy
The Bank of Japan must immediately end its negative interest rate policy as it has allowed companies to delay efforts to boost productivity by keeping borrowing costs ultra-low, said ruling party heavyweight Shigeru Ishiba.
Japan’s ‘Moon Sniper’ resurrected nearly 9 days after losing power, thanks to solar charge
The ultimate action-packed science and technology magazine bursting with exciting information about the universe The lunar lander’s solar panels are now generating power, Japan’s space agency says. Japan has re-established connection with its Smart Lander for Investigating the Moon (SLIM) spacecraft,
Kishida says he’s determined to break Japan’s ruling party from its practice of money politics
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stressed Tuesday he was determined to make a clear break from money politics as he renewed an apology for the latest major corruption scandal in the governing party,
A group of Japanese citizens launches a lawsuit against the police to stop alleged racial profiling
A group of Japanese citizens, including a man of Pakistani descent, launched a civil lawsuit against the country’s police on Monday, accusing the authorities of racial profiling and discrimination and …
Japan to Offer $300 Million for Optical Chip Tech Development
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan’s industry ministry said on Tuesday it will offer around 45.2 billion yen ($307 million) in subsidies in an initiative to develop optical technology for use in chips to help …
Japan: Foreign-born residents sue government for alleged racial profiling
Three foreign-born residents in Japan have sued the country’s authorities over alleged racial profiling. The plaintiffs say they have suffered distress from repeated police questioning based on their …