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UNESCO Panel Nixes S. Korean Request over Japan Heritage Site
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NIPPON
A UNESCO committee has rejected Seoul's request for a re-examination of Japan's handling of its Meiji-era industrial revolution sites on the World Heritage list, including now-defunct coal-mining facilities on the island of Hashima.
The South Korean government on Tuesday expressed regret...
A UNESCO committee has rejected Seoul's request for a re-examination of Japan's handling of its Meiji-era industrial revolution sites on the World Heritage list, including now-defunct coal-mining facilities on the island of Hashima.
The South Korean government on Tuesday expressed regret...
- July 8, 2025
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In Reversal, Japan Now Wants Rice Farmers To Produce More. Will It Work?
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JAPAN TODAY
For more than half a century, the Japanese government has encouraged its rice farmers to grow less of the crop so that prices of the national staple grain remained relatively high and steady.
Now, under an ambitious agricultural policy announced this year, Tokyo is preparing for a ...
For more than half a century, the Japanese government has encouraged its rice farmers to grow less of the crop so that prices of the national staple grain remained relatively high and steady.
Now, under an ambitious agricultural policy announced this year, Tokyo is preparing for a ...
- July 7, 2025
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Indonesian Defense University Triumphs at 2025 JDIE in Japan
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RRI
The innovative achievements of the academic community at the Indonesian Defense University (Unhan RI) marked a remarkable milestone at the prestigious Japan Design and Invention Expo (JDIE) 2025, securing the highest honor, the Grand Prize, along with two Gold Medals from Japan on Sunday, J...
The innovative achievements of the academic community at the Indonesian Defense University (Unhan RI) marked a remarkable milestone at the prestigious Japan Design and Invention Expo (JDIE) 2025, securing the highest honor, the Grand Prize, along with two Gold Medals from Japan on Sunday, J...
- July 7, 2025
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Japan PM Says Won't 'Easily Compromise' To Trump On Tariffs
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CNA
As Tokyo seeks to avert the US' threat to impose tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Japanese goods, Prime Minister Ishiba stressed that Japan, as the biggest investor nation in the US economy, should be treated differently from other countries.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sun...
As Tokyo seeks to avert the US' threat to impose tariffs of up to 35 per cent on Japanese goods, Prime Minister Ishiba stressed that Japan, as the biggest investor nation in the US economy, should be treated differently from other countries.
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sun...
- July 7, 2025
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Another Quake Rocks Islands In Southwestern Japan
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NHK
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck in waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.
Meteorological Agency officials say the quake occurred near the Tokara Islands at a depth of 19 kilometers but there is no threat of tsunami.
The quake struck at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. On Aku...
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has struck in waters off Kagoshima Prefecture, southwestern Japan.
Meteorological Agency officials say the quake occurred near the Tokara Islands at a depth of 19 kilometers but there is no threat of tsunami.
The quake struck at about 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. On Aku...
- July 5, 2025
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Record 80% Of Japanese Mothers Are Employed
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JAPAN TIMES
A record 80% of mothers in Japan were employed in 2024, a welfare ministry survey showed Friday.
The proportion of working mothers rose 3.1 percentage points from the previous year to 80.9%, topping 80% for the first time since the annual survey started in 1986.
The latest survey al...
A record 80% of mothers in Japan were employed in 2024, a welfare ministry survey showed Friday.
The proportion of working mothers rose 3.1 percentage points from the previous year to 80.9%, topping 80% for the first time since the annual survey started in 1986.
The latest survey al...
- July 5, 2025
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LDP-Komeito Coalition Could Lose Upper House Majority; Single-Seat Constituencies Seen as Deciding Factor
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JAPAN NEWS
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may be able to secure only around 40 seats in the upcoming House of Councillors election as its candidates are struggling in prefectural constituencies, making it uncertain whether the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito will be able to maintai...
The ruling Liberal Democratic Party may be able to secure only around 40 seats in the upcoming House of Councillors election as its candidates are struggling in prefectural constituencies, making it uncertain whether the ruling coalition of the LDP and Komeito will be able to maintai...
- July 5, 2025
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Technical Port Training Deepens Indonesia-Japan Maritime Partnership
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ANTARA NEWS
Sea Transportation Directorate General at Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry, along with Japan’s Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Ministry (MLIT), is reinforcing maritime synergy through a technical port training program under the Japan-Indonesia Economic Partnership Ag...
Sea Transportation Directorate General at Indonesia’s Transportation Ministry, along with Japan’s Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism Ministry (MLIT), is reinforcing maritime synergy through a technical port training program under the Japan-Indonesia Economic Partnership Ag...
- July 3, 2025
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S. Korea Pres. Lee Arranging Early Visit to Japan
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NIPPON
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Thursday that he is working to arrange an early visit to Japan, hoping to continue the two countries' "shuttle diplomacy," or mutual visits by their leaders.
With the two nations commemorating this year the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normaliz...
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung said Thursday that he is working to arrange an early visit to Japan, hoping to continue the two countries' "shuttle diplomacy," or mutual visits by their leaders.
With the two nations commemorating this year the 60th anniversary of diplomatic normaliz...
- July 3, 2025
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Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Jars Tokara Islands Amid Flurry Of Seismic Activity
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JAPAN TIMES
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture at 4:13 p.m. Thursday, according to the Meteorological Agency.
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The strongest shaking was ...
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck near the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture at 4:13 p.m. Thursday, according to the Meteorological Agency.
Authorities said there was no risk of a tsunami and there have been no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
The strongest shaking was ...
- July 3, 2025
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