For Eric Johnston's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
The global warming summit represents a chance to further cement commitments by the U.S. and Japanese leaders while promoting multilateral efforts to meet Paris Agreement goals.
Mondale’s time in Japan was marked by tough negotiations over bilateral trade issues, especially those related to semiconductors and insurance.
The decision to request a declaration is expected to be formalized at a prefectural task force meeting Tuesday.
Currently at least five different government bodies are in charge of policies related to children, often causing confusion among parents.
A vote-buying scandal that forced the resignation of the previous representative has rocked the local political establishment and sparked voter anger.
“We’ve seen a rapid spread of infections, including the spread of virus variant infections. There’s a danger the medical system will collapse,” Osaka Gov. Hirofumi Yoshimura said Wednesday.
In Osaka, new rules have faced questions and criticism over their enforcement and whether or not the policies will actually reduce the number of coronavirus infections.
Given that it will be a while before movie theaters are back to normal, here are recommendations for those interested in the Kansai region and classic films.
The bill has raised concerns about violation of privacy rights, and an intense debate over its provisions and constitutionality is likely.
Putting his policies and statements aside, the prime minister is doing a poor job at conveying his message and convincing people of his leadership qualities, experts say.
