Business / Corporate Sep 23, 2020
Mixing business and pleasure, Japan's national parks get 'workation' upgrades
Hotels and lodgings in the areas have opened up guest rooms and workstations for those wishing to work while on vacation.
National / Politics | FOCUS Aug 24, 2020
How possible successors stack up if Abe resigns
by Linda Sieg
The prime minister visited a Tokyo hospital on Monday as concerns grew over his ability to continue in his post.
National Aug 15, 2020
Japan marks 75th surrender anniversary in solemn ceremony thinned by pandemic
by Satoshi Sugiyama
A minute of silence was observed to remember the estimated 3 million Japanese who perished in World War II, as the emperor and prime minister paid their respects.
National / Politics Aug 15, 2020
Shinjiro Koizumi and other Japan ministers visit war-linked Yasukuni
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi was the first Cabinet member since 2016 to visit the shrine in central Tokyo on the Aug. 15 anniversary.
National Jul 9, 2020
Japan to tighten export criteria for coal-fired power plants
Energy-scarce Japan is the only nation among the Group of Seven countries pushing coal-fired power plants.
Business Jun 30, 2020
Young blood may not be enough to curb Japan’s support for coal power
New language in a high-profile policy review shifting focus toward renewables is expected to be largely be symbolic, said sources familiar with the matter.
National / Science & Health Apr 14, 2020
Paris accord under threat if virus trumps climate change, Koizumi says
by Kiyoshi Takenaka and Ritsuko Shimizu
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi warned Monday that the Paris climate accord could face "death" if steps to fight global warming are put on the back burner to facilitate the economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. Many economists and policymakers are forecasting a steep global recession ...
Business Feb 25, 2020
Japan to tighten policy on exporting coal power to developing countries
by Ryusei Takahashi
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi acknowledges that international pressure is propelling the effort.
Language Feb 25, 2020
Shinjiro Koizumi and the new Japanese father
by Kaori Shoji
Shinjiro Koizumi joins the growing ranks of "ikumen," dads who challenge the norm of the Japanese father by taking stronger interest in raising their kids.
National / Politics Feb 20, 2020
Minister Shinjiro Koizumi says he regrets skipping COVID-19 meeting
Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Wednesday expressed regret for skipping a government meeting on the coronavirus outbreak in favor of a new year party held by a group of his supporters in his hometown. "I sincerely accept the opinion that it was problematic for me ...
National / Social Issues | Commentary Feb 13, 2020
Can Japan kick-start paternity leave among workaholic dads?
by Thisanka Siripala
In January, Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi received worldwide attention after surprising the public with his plan to take parental leave shortly before the birth of his first child. As the son of a former prime minister, Koizumi, 38, is a high-profile politician described as the ...