Japanese Current Events

https://asia.nikkei.com/spotlight/comment/lessons-europe-can-teach-japan-s-takaichi-in-diplomacy Highlights: "The Chinese government likely feels emboldened in chastising Takaichi over Japan's stance in a Taiwan contingency…

In Adachi-Ward, Tokyo, man arrested on suspicion of hit-and-run causing injuries and vehicle theft by ayematcha

Elementary school adjacent to U.S. Marine Corps Futenma Air Station replaces pond with lawn; high concentrations of PFAS…

The reasons for Takaichi’s sustained support: 63% of public approve of her economic policies and 62% approve of…

A new defense agreement between Tokyo and Manila is boosting military cooperation between the two countries as they…

Kabuki actor died in a fire in a confectionery factory and house in Adachi Ward, Tokyo by ayematcha

Dozens of Japanese companies are capitalizing on a combination of satellite imagery and artificial intelligence to help them…

Foreign workers keep businesses running in Oizumi, Gunma Pref. – The Mainichi by jjrs

Rural teacher shortage sending prefectural officials back to drawing board – The Mainichi by jjrs

71% approve of stricter measures for foreigners, Mainichi Shimbun poll finds by jjrs

Japan’s Bubble Tea fad has passed, and Gong Cha has emerged as the sole winner. A look at…

Japan-China conflict set to drag on as leaders fail to meet and no solution in sight by jjrs