Suga to declare Japan will go carbon neutral by 2050 in policy speech
Suga is expected to announce the net zero emissions target in his first general policy address to the Diet on Monday.
Japan weighs easing virus rule for short business trips from abroad
The step is aimed at boosting the pandemic-hit economy by helping international business activities to resume.
Pandemic-hit ANA expects record net loss of around ¥530 billion
The company said the number of passengers for its international flights plunged 96% in the five months through August from a year earlier.
Eased work rules are lifeline for foreign ex-students stuck in Japan
While a decision this week by immigration authorities didn't make big headlines, it was a ray of hope for thousands of students keen to work and unable to return home.
Veteran Koji Yakusho brings his movie star clout to the Tokyo International Film Festival
Fake residence cards proliferating as more non-Japanese overstay
JR East to bring forward last train departures on 17 lines in Tokyo
Endangered Japanese crane population on the rise in Hokkaido
Francis becomes first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
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Record 612,000 bullying cases logged over last school year in Japan
Halloween revelry in Japan to take new forms during pandemic
Two-hour coronavirus test to be made available at Narita airport
Science Council of Japan comes under fire from LDP review team
Fake residence cards proliferating as more non-Japanese overstay
Endangered Japanese crane population on the rise in Hokkaido
Japan department store sales fall at faster pace in September
FamilyMart shareholders approve Itochu taking convenience store private
Tokyo stocks fall on U.S. political uncertainties
Dollar falls to around ¥104.50 in Tokyo trading
Fujifilm works with Shanghai firm to get Avigan approved in China
How Europe’s small businesses are fighting climate change
South Korea union says 14 delivery staff died from pandemic overwork
Francis becomes first pope to endorse same-sex civil unions
China struggles to fill Trump's 'America First' leadership void
Five Eyes spy alliance trains focus on China in echo of Cold War
Doctors probe whether COVID-19 is causing diabetes
Singapore’s new city of the future is its greenest project yet
Virtual reality takes mound in Japan's bid for softball gold
Stan Van Gundy agrees to become Pelicans' head coach
Man City rallies past Porto in Champions League
Brave Blossoms to face British and Irish Lions for first time in June
Westminster dog show going for walk outside NYC in 2021
French soccer great Bruno Martini dies at 58
My bicultural child is starting to reveal his two faces
BLM Tokyo continues the conversation on race with webinar series
Buddhist monk and makeup artist seeks LGBTQ equality in Japan
Japan Writers Conference and revival of Monkey magazine make for a literary October
Let's discuss hanko
Japan Airlines abandons 'ladies and gentlemen' flight announcements
Apart from 'bestu ni shite,' the 'tomokaku' structure is useful for making exceptions
Breaking down Japan’s Go To Travel campaign
Contemporary performing arts festival stays open to new possibilities despite COVID-19
‘True Mothers’: An intimate look at two sides of adoption
‘Ainu Mosir’: A coming-of-age tale, respectfully told
Millions of movie-goers defy pandemic for record opening of 'Demon Slayer'
Sticking with tradition, Suga makes Southeast Asia his priority
China is credited for making the region a priority for Tokyo, but Southeast Asia has always been one of Japan’s vital interests.
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un rattles his sabers
North Korea sent a simple message at the military parade last week to mark the 75th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Korean Workers’ Party: Kim Jong Un’s commitment to his nuclear arsenal is unflagging and he puts no stock in accommodating South ...
Harnessing technology key to winning race against COVID-19
Governments that have worked effectively to roll out apps and artificial intelligence for the social good are set to come out on top.
Huawei’s rivals should be happy they’re not American
American tech giants have enjoyed incomparable growth over the past decade. But when it comes to network equipment, there’s an advantage to geopolitical neutrality.
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