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- Rakuten Eyes Expanding Deliveries By Robot To Main E-Commerce Site (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
Japanese online shopping giant Rakuten Group Inc is considering introducing autonomous mobile robots to deliver goods amid a severe labor shortage in the transportation sector, accord...
Driving [23/3 21:51] More
- Cafe Run By Japan Island's Only Foreigner Aims To Be New Tourist Spot (観光)
- KYODO NEWS
On a small island in southwestern Japan with a population of only around 1,700, Australian John Widmer, reputed as the island's only foreign resident, runs a cafe hoping it will serve ...
Cafe [23/3 20:28] More
- Japan Picks Model Projects To Promote 'Dual Habitation' (ニュース)
- JAPAN TIMES
The land ministry has selected 26 model projects nationwide to promote a "dual habitation" lifestyle in which people divide their time between rural and urban areas, informed sources ...
Other [23/3 19:57] More
- Japan Abolishes Skirts From Policewoman Uniforms Nationwide (ニュース)
- SORA NEWS
After nearly a half-century run, skirts to no longer be part of uniforms.
Though Japan celebrates the start of the new year in January, it’s really spring that’s the time for new beginn...
Other [23/3 19:12] More
- In Japan’s Ski Resort Area of Myoko, Trepidation as More Foreign Money Pours in (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
Three winters from now, Japan’s snowy Myoko highlands will be home to a $1.4 billion mega-resort built by a Singaporean fund, with hotels charging some $1,350 a night.
The project by P...
Snow [22/3 21:16] More
- Experts In Japan Urge Preparations For Major Eruption Of Mt. Fuji (ニュース)
- NHK
A government-appointed panel in Japan has come up with measures on what to do if Mount Fuji erupts on a massive scale and spews large amounts of ash. Japan's highest peak last erupted more th...
Mountain [22/3 20:43] More
- Japan, China, South Korea Meet At Geopolitical 'Turning Point In History' (ニュース)
- REUTERS
The top diplomats from Japan, China and South Korea met in Tokyo on Saturday, seeking common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty.
"Given t...
Event [22/3 20:05] More
- Tokyo Cherry Blossoms To Bloom Monday, Earlier Than Other Regions (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
Cherry blossoms are forecast to come into bloom on Monday in central Tokyo, earlier than in any other region of the country, a weather forecasting company said.
The blooms are expecte...
Cherry blossoms [22/3 19:37] More
- Japan Household Assets Total ¥2,230 Trillion At End Of December On Rising Stocks (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
Household assets in Japan totaled 2,230 trillion yen ($15 trillion) at the end of December, growing 4.0 percent from a year earlier to a new record on rising stock prices, Bank of Jap...
Other [22/3 19:01] More
- Japan Offers Up To 13.7 Bil. Yen Loans For Bhutan's Hydropower Plants (仕事)
- KYODO NEWS
Japan will provide up to about 13.7 billion yen ($90 million) in loans for a hydropower plant project in Bhutan as part of efforts to deepen ties with the landlocked nation sandwiched ...
Event [20/3 22:42] More
- Trump Tariffs To Hit Japan's Domestic Auto Output: Industry Head (仕事)
- JAPAN TODAY
U.S. President Donald Trump's proposed tariff hike on vehicle imports from April will likely lead to fewer Japanese exports and reduced domestic production, the head of the country's ...
Other [20/3 21:57] More
- 30 Years After Deadly Tokyo Subway Gas Attack, Survivors And Victims' Families Still Seeking Closure (ニュース)
- JAPAN TODAY
Thirty years on from the fatal sarin nerve gas attack in Tokyo's subway network, survivors and families who lost loved ones are still seeking justice.
Thirteen people were killed and ...
Other [20/3 21:03] More
- Tokyo’s Asakusa Hanayashiki Amusement Park Holds Yoshiokubo’s Show as Part of Tokyo Fashion Week (ニュース)
- JAPAN NEWS
A fashion show featuring Japanese brand Yoshiokubo was held at Asakusa Hanayashiki amusement park in Taito Ward, Tokyo.
The event, which took place after the park had closed at night, ...
Park [19/3 22:02] More
- Japan Records 3.25 Million Visitors In February (ニュース)
- JAPAN TIMES
The estimated number of visitors to Japan totaled 3.25 million in February, exceeding 3 million for the first time on record for the month, the Japan National Tourism Organization sai...
Tourism [19/3 21:46] More
- Japan Consortium Sets Targets for Use of Recycled Plastic in New Cars; Aims for Compliance with Draft EU Regulation (仕事)
- JAPAN NEWS
A consortium formed by representatives of industry, government and academia has set a target of using over 15% recycled plastic in the production of cars in Japan in 2031, and over 20%...
Other [19/3 21:20] More