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Sumo Grapples With Ancient Rule In Age Of Woman PM
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JAPAN TODAY
The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women have traditionally been banned.
AFP looks at the ancient sport, at previous attempts by women to challenge the taboo, and at why the situation is so delicately po...
The world of sumo could be rocked this month if Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi presents a trophy in the ring, where women have traditionally been banned.
AFP looks at the ancient sport, at previous attempts by women to challenge the taboo, and at why the situation is so delicately po...
- 15/11 19:49
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Japan Group Sets Definition Of Hot Spring Culture For UNESCO Heritage Bid
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KYODO NEWS
Japan's hot spring culture, currently under consideration by a government council for a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage bid, has been defined by an association as a long-standing practice of bathing in natural thermal waters for mental and physical comfort.
The Japan Onsen Associ...
Japan's hot spring culture, currently under consideration by a government council for a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage bid, has been defined by an association as a long-standing practice of bathing in natural thermal waters for mental and physical comfort.
The Japan Onsen Associ...
- 15/11 19:07
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Indonesia, Japan Strengthen Carbon Credit Trading Through MRA
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ANTARA NEWS
Indonesia and Japan are stepping up collaboration on carbon credit trading under a bilateral agreement aligned with the Paris Agreement, Indonesian Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Friday.
Nurofiq met with Japanese Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs Kentaro...
Indonesia and Japan are stepping up collaboration on carbon credit trading under a bilateral agreement aligned with the Paris Agreement, Indonesian Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq said Friday.
Nurofiq met with Japanese Vice Minister for Global Environmental Affairs Kentaro...
- 15/11 18:40
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Japan’s ENEOS To Buy 10 MW Of Solar Plants Developed By Marubeni
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RENEWABLES NOW
Japan’s ENEOS Renewable Energy Corp (ERE) has signed a framework agreement to acquire 10 MWdc of solar power plants to be developed and constructed by Marubeni Corp (TYO:8002).
The portfolio consists of 100 low-voltage solar projects in Japan’s Kansai region. Construction will st...
Japan’s ENEOS Renewable Energy Corp (ERE) has signed a framework agreement to acquire 10 MWdc of solar power plants to be developed and constructed by Marubeni Corp (TYO:8002).
The portfolio consists of 100 low-voltage solar projects in Japan’s Kansai region. Construction will st...
- 14/11 18:06
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Japan’s Biggest Nuclear Plant Must Wait Longer for Restart Nod
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ENERGY CONNECTS
A Japanese regional governor who holds sway over the fate of the world’s largest nuclear power plant said security measures at the idled facility had improved since his last visit.
But Hideyo Hanazumi, governor of Niigata prefecture, stopped short of endorsing the restart of the...
A Japanese regional governor who holds sway over the fate of the world’s largest nuclear power plant said security measures at the idled facility had improved since his last visit.
But Hideyo Hanazumi, governor of Niigata prefecture, stopped short of endorsing the restart of the...
- 14/11 17:34
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Japan Trying To Revive Wartime Militarism With Its Taiwan Comments, China's Top Paper Says
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan is trying to revive its wartime militarism and risks repeating the mistakes of history with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, China's top newspaper, People's Daily, said on Friday.
Takaichi sparked a diplomatic row with Beijing with remarks in parliament last ...
Japan is trying to revive its wartime militarism and risks repeating the mistakes of history with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, China's top newspaper, People's Daily, said on Friday.
Takaichi sparked a diplomatic row with Beijing with remarks in parliament last ...
- 14/11 16:52
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Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Mayors Demand Niigata Governor to Make Decision on N-Plant Restart
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JAPAN NEWS
Local pressure is mounting as the mayors of Kashiwazaki and Kariwa have formally demanded that Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi make a decision on whether to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.
On Wednesday, Hanazumi held talks with Kashiwazaki Mayor Masahi...
Local pressure is mounting as the mayors of Kashiwazaki and Kariwa have formally demanded that Niigata Gov. Hideyo Hanazumi make a decision on whether to support the restart of the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.
On Wednesday, Hanazumi held talks with Kashiwazaki Mayor Masahi...
- 13/11 14:50
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Japan Vows to Continue Support for Ukraine
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NIPPON
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine's reconstruction in cooperation with the international community, including the framework of the Group of Seven major powers.
Also at a 20-minute meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, i...
Japan's Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi has pledged to continue supporting Ukraine's reconstruction in cooperation with the international community, including the framework of the Group of Seven major powers.
Also at a 20-minute meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart, Andrii Sybiha, i...
- 13/11 14:10
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Japan Looks To Triple Departure Tax To ¥3,000 To Deal With Overtourism
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JAPAN TODAY
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
With Japanese travelers also likely to be subject ...
The government and the ruling Liberal Democratic Party are looking to triple the departure tax to 3,000 yen per person to fund measures against issues from a surge in inbound tourism, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
With Japanese travelers also likely to be subject ...
- 13/11 13:45
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Tokyo Protests After Russia Bars 30 Japanese Individuals In Response To Ukraine Sanctions
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JAPAN TODAY
Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions over Moscow's nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine.
Following similar moves by Western nations, Japan ha...
Japan decried as "absolutely unacceptable" on Wednesday Russia's extension of an entry ban to 30 more citizens, among them a foreign ministry spokesperson, after Tokyo's sanctions over Moscow's nearly four-year-old war in Ukraine.
Following similar moves by Western nations, Japan ha...
- 12/11 18:58
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