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Japan Election 2014 Update: Low Voter Turnout, Lack Of Opposition Could See Abe Stay in Power
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IB TIMES
Japanese voters may stay home for the Dec. 14 snap parliamentary elections called by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last week, which many see as a referendum on his “Abenomics” economic policy. The election's timing has confounded some Japanese. Experts said Abe called the “referendum” to c...
Japanese voters may stay home for the Dec. 14 snap parliamentary elections called by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe last week, which many see as a referendum on his “Abenomics” economic policy. The election's timing has confounded some Japanese. Experts said Abe called the “referendum” to c...
- November 25, 2014
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More than 22,000 species feature in conservationists’ ‘under threat’ list
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THE GUARDIAN
A fluorescent pink slug and one of the world’s most expensive fish are among the species included in an update to the list of the world’s most threatened animals.
Mankind’s demand for the wood, stone and oil where the species live, as well as using them for food, is blamed for pu...
A fluorescent pink slug and one of the world’s most expensive fish are among the species included in an update to the list of the world’s most threatened animals.
Mankind’s demand for the wood, stone and oil where the species live, as well as using them for food, is blamed for pu...
- November 25, 2014
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Australian government to scrutinise new Japanese whaling plan
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THE GUARDIAN
The Australian government has reiterated its opposition to whaling following Japan’s plan to resume hunting in the Antarctic waters next year but has been urged to apply diplomatic pressure to Tokyo over the issue.
On Tuesday, the Japanese government revealed a plan to kill 333 m...
The Australian government has reiterated its opposition to whaling following Japan’s plan to resume hunting in the Antarctic waters next year but has been urged to apply diplomatic pressure to Tokyo over the issue.
On Tuesday, the Japanese government revealed a plan to kill 333 m...
- November 25, 2014
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Japan's young fret as unexpected recession hits
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YAHOO
When Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responded to Japan's surprise recession by delaying a sales-tax increase, it was a cause for worry, not celebration, for many young Japanese. This generation, barely aware of their country's economic heyday, frets that putting off tough decisions now could m...
When Prime Minister Shinzo Abe responded to Japan's surprise recession by delaying a sales-tax increase, it was a cause for worry, not celebration, for many young Japanese. This generation, barely aware of their country's economic heyday, frets that putting off tough decisions now could m...
- November 25, 2014
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This Beautiful Glass Dish Proves that Ancient Rome Traded with Japan
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KINJA
Over 1600 years ago, this deep blue glass dish made its way from a Mediterranean workshop, across Central Asia, to its final resting place in a 5th century Japanese grave. The journey may have taken over a century, and gives us a glimpse of what trade was like in the early days of the Sil...
Over 1600 years ago, this deep blue glass dish made its way from a Mediterranean workshop, across Central Asia, to its final resting place in a 5th century Japanese grave. The journey may have taken over a century, and gives us a glimpse of what trade was like in the early days of the Sil...
- November 25, 2014
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Japan Should Be More German
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BLOOMBERG VIEW
Plenty of economists are warning that Europe could soon look like stagnant Japan. In fact, Japan could stand to look a little more European -- or, to be more precise, more German.
Why has the "Made in Germany" brand thrived over the last 15 or so years, even as "Made in Japan" ...
Plenty of economists are warning that Europe could soon look like stagnant Japan. In fact, Japan could stand to look a little more European -- or, to be more precise, more German.
Why has the "Made in Germany" brand thrived over the last 15 or so years, even as "Made in Japan" ...
- November 24, 2014
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Iceland wants to reach Japan free trade agreement
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ICE NEWS
Iceland wants to tie up a free trade agreement with Japan in order to increase economic growth, said Foreign Minister Gunnar Sveinsson.
The minister noted that the two countries had been trading and doing business for a long time, and that now was the time to take new steps and deepe...
Iceland wants to tie up a free trade agreement with Japan in order to increase economic growth, said Foreign Minister Gunnar Sveinsson.
The minister noted that the two countries had been trading and doing business for a long time, and that now was the time to take new steps and deepe...
- November 24, 2014
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Manga gateway to Japanese culture for Taiwan youths
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THE JAPAN NEWS
In Taiwan, where pro-Japan sentiment is strong and many people have studied the Japanese language, movements are under way to deepen cultural understanding of Japan among younger generations by using manga as an educational tool.
Although, Japanese pop culture goods, such as ma...
In Taiwan, where pro-Japan sentiment is strong and many people have studied the Japanese language, movements are under way to deepen cultural understanding of Japan among younger generations by using manga as an educational tool.
Although, Japanese pop culture goods, such as ma...
- November 24, 2014
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Japan is buying 3 Global Hawk drones
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STRIPES
Japan will buy three Global Hawk drones and may fly them out of Misawa Air Base, according to Japanese media.
State Broadcaster NHK and the Kyodo news agency reported Monday on plans to buy the Northrop Grumman-built Global Hawks along with four E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early-warning air...
Japan will buy three Global Hawk drones and may fly them out of Misawa Air Base, according to Japanese media.
State Broadcaster NHK and the Kyodo news agency reported Monday on plans to buy the Northrop Grumman-built Global Hawks along with four E-2D Advanced Hawkeye early-warning air...
- November 24, 2014
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Japan recession could slow some U.S. companies
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DALLAS NEWS
Japan has slipped back into a recession for the second time in two years. That could mean more trouble for a range of U.S. companies and industries that count on the country for sales. Best known as an exporter of cars, gadgets and comic books, Japan is also a key consumer of U.S. g...
Japan has slipped back into a recession for the second time in two years. That could mean more trouble for a range of U.S. companies and industries that count on the country for sales. Best known as an exporter of cars, gadgets and comic books, Japan is also a key consumer of U.S. g...
- November 24, 2014
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