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Japan Times
EDITORIALS
Jun 9, 2023
My Number glitches undermine Japan’s digital future
Japan's My Number card system was meant to usher in a digital society, but the effort has been plagued with problems and fallen far short of expectations.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jun 8, 2023
My Number ID cards face new hurdle over bank account issues
In many cases, parents provided accounts in their own names when registering their children to the service instead of their children's names.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
May 26, 2023
Half a century of animal liberation is not enough
Because of the growth and further intensification of animal production, humans inflict more suffering on animals now than they did in 1975.
Japan Times
JAPAN
May 21, 2023
Japan aims to double child-related budgets by 2035
The government plans to create a new special account to unify the management of budgets related to children.
Japan Times
JAPAN / FOCUS
Apr 14, 2023
Government officials downplay Kishida's pledge to double child care budget
The Kishida administration appears to have lost its bearings after pledging to tackle the low birthrate issue with 'measures on a different dimension' from past efforts.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 9, 2023
Japanese firm launches foie gras alternative using chicken liver
NH Foods uses a production technique that uses chicken liver, which typically sees a drop in demand during the cold season, to mimic the distinct taste and texture of the pricey delicacy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Apr 6, 2023
Japan weighs raising social insurance premiums to help tackle falling birthrate
Several trillion yen is expected to be necessary to implement all items in a draft package of measures for addressing the country's low birthrate released last week.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 31, 2023
Japan's new fiscal year to bring more price hikes and changes to social systems
The start of April will herald the second year in a row in which widespread hikes to foods and services prices, caused by surging materials prices, will weigh on household finances.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 28, 2023
How do so many endangered creatures end up in Japan’s animal cafes?
Critically endangered species and ones banned from international trade are among the hundreds of types birds, reptiles and mammals that researchers identified at 142 animal cafes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Mar 24, 2023
Lab-grown poultry nears U.S. plates
First, it was the 'impossible' burger. Now, 'impossible' chicken nuggets might not be far behind.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 22, 2023
Japan sets date for launch of new children's agency
Beginning operations on April 1, the Children and Families Agency will adopt an integrated approach to tackling issues such as the falling birthrate, child abuse and bullying.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Explainer
Mar 19, 2023
Japan on high alert as avian flu rages across the country and heads north
Amid egg shortages and soaring prices, how worried should people be about the potential impacts of bird flu on human health?
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Mar 18, 2023
Japan egg prices soar amid record 16 million bird flu cullings
Egg-laying hens make up more than 90% of birds in the process of being culled, according to the agriculture ministry, limiting the supply of eggs and pushing prices higher.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Mar 7, 2023
Sea otters could disappear from Japanese aquariums
In the peak year of 1994, there were 122 of the crowd-pleasing sea mammals in 28 aquariums across the country. Now, there are only three.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 28, 2023
Body of headless cat found in Saitama as link with other cases investigated
Police received an emergency call from a farmer in his 30s on Sunday morning saying that he had found the body of a cat with its head severed.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Feb 26, 2023
60% of animal cafes in Japan harbor species restricted by international trade laws, study finds
The popularity of such businesses may not just threaten their conservation, but also heighten the risk of animal-borne diseases.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Science & Health
Feb 2, 2023
Japanese researcher pushes the boundaries of lab-grown 'real' meat
Numerous hurdles will need to be overcome before such meat is commercially available, including technological, social and legal barriers.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 17, 2023
Japan weighs linking benefits recipients' bank info with My Number
Under a proposed law revision, authorities will ask people whose account info is already known to public bodies for benefit payments whether they want to link the two.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Jan 10, 2023
Japan proxy agencies for disabled hires grow as firms try to fill quota
Although the practice leads to the fulfillment of quotas, the low quality of employment essentially equates to the exclusion of the disabled workforce.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 9, 2023
Record 10 million birds culled in Japan as avian flu spreads
As of Monday, a record 56 infections had been verified across 23 of the country's 47 prefectures this season.
How the discovery of a giant sword in Nara offers clues into ancient Japan
Archaeologists say a 1,600-year-old wooden coffin at the Tomio Maruyama tumulus in the city of Nara was kept in good condition probably because it was protected by a layer of clay and copper ions that had seeped out of the mirrors that were buried together.
Japan bread recalled after rat parts found inside packs
Pasco Shikishima has recalled 104,000 packs of its white Chojuku bread after parts of a rat's body were discovered in two of them.
What we know so far about the case of the burned couple in Tochigi
Flowers are laid on the bank of a river in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, where the charred bodies of a Tokyo couple were found last month.
Japanese students' English proficiency is improving
An education ministry survey has shown that the English proficiency of public junior and senior high school students in Japan is continuing to improve.
Is Modi’s party heading for a stunning election loss?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's campaign tactics have escalated, including anti-Muslim rhetoric and fearmongering, reflecting his ruling party's desperation.
Japan's logistics firms seek partnerships to cope with driver shortage
Japan Post CEO Tetsuya Senda (right) and his Seino Transportation counterpart Satoshi Takahashi announce their companies' agreement on joint long-haul truck operations, in Tokyo on Thursday.
How the discovery of a giant sword in Nara offers clues into ancient Japan
Archaeologists say a 1,600-year-old wooden coffin at the Tomio Maruyama tumulus in the city of Nara was kept in good condition probably because it was protected by a layer of clay and copper ions that had seeped out of the mirrors that were buried together.
Unlike 10 years ago, Japan's new security bill sparks little debate
The Lower House starts discussing a security clearance bill on April 19 in Tokyo.
Japan’s tween skateboarders get head start on preparations for 2028 Olympics
Ibuki Matsumoto competes at an event in Osaka on April 21.
Will Australia’s next frigates come from Japan?
The Mogami-class frigate, which features stealth capabilities and is operated by Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force, falls within the very broad guidelines of what is being sought by Canberra.

Podcast

From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
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