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WEBJapan news and Japanese national, crime, entertainment, politics, business, technology, sports stories in English. Features and analysis. 国内、海外、犯罪、娯楽、政治、経済、テクノロジー、スポーツ等、日本のニュースを英語でお届け。英語の勉強にも最適！日本のニュースを英語で読んでみよう。
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WEBJapan News, articles, and discussions in National category. Australia and the Philippines said their militaries would conduct a joint maritime activity with Japan, New Zealand and the United States in the exclusive economic zone of the Philippines, which covers one of Asia's most sensitive sites.
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WEBJapan news and Japanese national, crime, entertainment, politics, business, technology, sports stories in English. Features and analysis. 国内、海外、犯罪、娯楽、政治、経済、テクノロジー、スポーツ等、日本のニュースを英語でお届け。英語の勉強にも最適！日本のニュースを英語で読んでみよう。
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WEBToday 04:31 pm JST. 2 Comments. Yoshiko Ishiba, 68, Japan's new first lady, is known for her gentle demeanor and enjoys even greater popularity than her 67-year-old husband Shigeru, in his home city of Tottori in western Japan. The couple met while studying at Keio University in Tokyo. After a spirited chase by him, they were….
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WEBSevere obesity on the rise in U.S. Sep. 27 06:35 am JST. 83 Comments. Obesity is high and holding steady in the U.S., but the proportion of those with severe obesity — especially women — has climbed since a decade ago, according to new government research. The U.S. obesity rate is about 40%, according to a 2021-2023 survey of about 6,000 ...
Japan set to introduce new entry system for foreign tourists
WEBAug 29, 2024 · However, that’s all set to change in the future, as the Japanese government has announced plans to introduce a new travel authorization system which will require visitors to declare personal information online in order to enter the country. The new system is said to run in a similar way to ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) in ...
What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct 27 election
WEB4 days ago · Ishiba said the snap election would be held on Oct 27, with a ruling party executive saying earlier on Monday that the new leader would dissolve parliament on Oct 9. Official campaigning must run for a minimum of 12 days before the election. The upper house will continue its term as it cannot be dissolved, with …
Japan This Week Podcast | Oct. 4, 2024: Japan's new PM, national …
WEB20 hours ago · Welcome to another episode of Japan This Week, your weekly roundup of trending news stories from the Japan Today website. This week, Jeff Richards runs solo to bring you the latest stories and reader reactions, including Japan's new prime minister Shigeru Ishiba, prices rising yet again across the country, Tokyo's Shibuya and Shinjuku districts’ expanded alcohol ban and the 60th anniversary ...
Japan antitrust watchdog launches risk study into generative AI
WEB20 hours ago · Japan's antitrust watchdog has launched an investigation into the rapidly growing generative artificial intelligence market, aiming to promote fair competition amid dominance by U.S. tech giants in semiconductors and specialized personnel necessary for development. Fast-paced advancements in AI technology have prompted the Japan Fair Trade Commission to take the unprecedented…
Japan's weekly COVID-19 cases rise for 10th straight week
WEBThe average number of new coronavirus cases at designated hospitals across Japan rose for 10 consecutive weeks in the week through July 14, health ministry data showed Friday. The average among the roughly 5,000 medical institutions stood at 11.18 in the week, with the total number of patients increasing to….