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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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Tokyo’s Off Limit Areas Becoming Popular for Tours
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JAPAN NEWS
Tours of off-limit areas such as airports and plants around Tokyo have been garnering attention. Organizers are hoping their unique tours will satisfy a variety of enthusiasts.
In September, tour participants visited the Ota Incineration Plant in the waterfront area of Ota Ward, Toky...
Tours of off-limit areas such as airports and plants around Tokyo have been garnering attention. Organizers are hoping their unique tours will satisfy a variety of enthusiasts.
In September, tour participants visited the Ota Incineration Plant in the waterfront area of Ota Ward, Toky...
- 12/11 18:15
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Japan’s Ruling Coalition’s Views on Reducing Lower House Seat Numbers Seen to be Diverging
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JAPAN NEWS
The differing positions held by the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner the Japan Innovation Party are becoming visible regarding achieving a reduction in the number of seats in the House of Representatives during the current extraordinary Diet session.
While the LD...
The differing positions held by the Liberal Democratic Party and ruling coalition partner the Japan Innovation Party are becoming visible regarding achieving a reduction in the number of seats in the House of Representatives during the current extraordinary Diet session.
While the LD...
- 11/11 21:59
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UNESCO To Add 6 Items To Pre-Inscribed Intangible Heritage List From Japan
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JAPAN TODAY
An advisory panel to UNESCO has recommended six items from Japan be added under three categories already inscribed in the U.N. body's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, such as traditional festivals and paper making, Japan's culture agency said Tuesday.
The inscription of the six it...
An advisory panel to UNESCO has recommended six items from Japan be added under three categories already inscribed in the U.N. body's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, such as traditional festivals and paper making, Japan's culture agency said Tuesday.
The inscription of the six it...
- 11/11 21:57
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Indonesia’s Expands Smart City Collaboration at ASEAN-Japan Forum
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RRI
The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs is leveraging the ASEAN-Japan Smart Cities Network High-Level Meeting in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, to broaden opportunities for smart city cooperation.
Indonesia's delegation was led by Safrizal Zakaria Ali, the Director General of Reg...
The Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs is leveraging the ASEAN-Japan Smart Cities Network High-Level Meeting in Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan, to broaden opportunities for smart city cooperation.
Indonesia's delegation was led by Safrizal Zakaria Ali, the Director General of Reg...
- 11/11 21:21
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