IDX CHANNEL
 
The Government of Japan and UNICEF Indonesia, in collaboration with the Indonesian National Nutrition Agency, have launched a new partnership.
The new partnership aims to support the implementation of the Free Nutritious Meal Program (Makan Bergizi Nasional) and enhance the quality ...

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TEMPO
 
Indonesian Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arrmanatha Christiawan Nasir addressed the job opportunities offered by Taiwan and Japan to Indonesian citizens, a topic that gained attention through the viral hashtag "Kabur Aja Dulu" (Let's Just Run Away) on social media.
Arrmanatha express...

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NIPPON
 
North Korea has formed a de facto military alliance with Russia, which continues its aggression against Ukraine, and sent troops to support Moscow in the war.
Russia and Ukraine are engaging in warfare using high-technology weapons such as drones, and North Korea's participation in the w...

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TAIWAN TODAY
 
An exhibition showcasing Taiwan’s railway system, its dining car history and the bento lunchboxes of both Taiwan and Japan started Feb. 22 at the Railway Museum in the Japanese city of Saitama, the Ministry of Culture said.
 
On the theme of “Wafu Cuisine Meets Taiwanese Flavors: T...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Japan's main opposition party aims to prevent the ruling coalition from securing a majority in this summer's House of Councillors election while "making all efforts toward achieving a change in government" in a future House of Representatives election, its fiscal 2025 activity plan a...

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KYODO NEWS
 
Emperor Naruhito on Sunday greeted thousands who gathered to celebrate his 65th birthday, joined by Empress Masako, their daughter Princess Aiko and other imperial family members, expressing hope for the people's happiness and good health.
Ahead of his birthday, the emperor expressed...

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JAPAN NEWS
 
 
“Futsu no Seikatsu” (Ordinary Life), an animated movie directed by Japan’s Yoriko Mizushiri, was awarded the Silver Bear Jury Prize for a short film at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival on Saturday.
At the prestigious annual event in the German capital, Japanese direct...

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REUTERS
 
Japan's government approved on Tuesday new targets to cut the country's greenhouse gas emissions through 2040, alongside a revised energy plan and an updated industrial policy for the same period.
The measures, which seek to bolster long-term policy stability for businesses, focus on pr...

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KYODO NEWS
 
An Indonesian man will be the first to take advantage of Japan extending the scope of its specified skilled worker visa to encompass the road transportation sector when he begins work as a bus driver in fiscal 2025.
Iyus, 40, who came to Japan in 2013, attended a language school and ...

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TECH IN ASIA
 
Japanese semiconductor manufacturers are turning to Vietnam to address labor shortages.
A delegation from Japan’s Kyushu region and industry officials visited Hanoi to explore hiring opportunities. They met with Vietnam’s largest IT company and Hanoi University of Science and Techn...

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