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Japan construction orders padded by up to ¥5.1 trillion annually

Business May 13, 2022

Japan construction orders padded by up to ¥5.1 trillion annually

The padded figures, however, are likely to have had only a minor impact on the country's gross domestic product data, a panel chief told a news conference.

Tour boat boss forced captains to sail despite high waves, sources say

National Apr 28, 2022

Tour boat boss forced captains to sail despite high waves, sources say

Under company rules, tours must be canceled when waves are likely to reach a height of 1 meter, sources said. A weather warning for waves over 3 meters was issued before Kazu I's departure.

Japan may seek criminal charges over H.I.S. subsidy scandal

Business Dec 28, 2021

Japan may seek criminal charges over H.I.S. subsidy scandal

The government may seek criminal charges against two subsidiaries of major travel agency H.I.S. Co. that are suspected of fraudulently receiving tourism promotion subsidies.

National Dec 23, 2021

Panel begins discussions on construction order data tampering

The ministry was found to have rewritten data regarding orders for domestic construction works projects, double-counting some data since April 2013.

Abrupt reversal on flight bookings spotlights poor coordination within Kishida administration

National | FOCUS Dec 3, 2021

Abrupt reversal on flight bookings spotlights poor coordination within Kishida administration

by Kazuaki Nagata

If Kishida had gained any supporters for his quick and clear decision-making over the omicron coronavirus variant, that goodwill was lost in a hurry Thursday.

Japan's new tourism minister considers restart of troubled 'Go To Travel' campaign

Business / Economy Oct 5, 2021

Japan's new tourism minister considers restart of troubled 'Go To Travel' campaign

The program, which began in July last year, helped boost domestic travel but was put on hold by the end of the year amid fears it would help the virus spread.

What Kishida's Cabinet picks tell us

Commentary / Japan Oct 4, 2021

What Kishida's Cabinet picks tell us

by Michael MacArthur Bosack

It is important to look at not only who gets tapped, but which LDP factions they represent.

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