Shizuoka’s wasabi farmers still reeling from September typhoon
Takamasa Yamazaki’s wasabi was growing steadily in preparation for the winter harvest, only to have a large portion of it washed away.
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Gears get moving to establish Japan govt’s Unification Church probe guidelines
A 19-member panel consisting of legal experts and senior religious officials had a meeting behind closed doors to discuss the rights of authorities to question religious…
Get a whiff of this: Sony device measuring sense of smell may help diagnose Parkinson’s, dementia
Since the device makes olfactory measurement easy, it is expected to be useful in the early detection of Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Kishida’s first-year report card: Public opinion changes over Unification Church
His support was strong after the inauguration of the Kishida Cabinet, staying at about 60 per cent in nationwide surveys, but it began declining in August and eventually dropped…
Taiwan cautions Beijing over semiconductor exports
Taiwan firms have a more-than 60 per cent share of the semiconductor global market, with Beijing relying on Taiwan for 36 per cent of its semiconductor imports.
Japan prepares for flu-Covid double whammy
In the two previous winters, there were no outbreaks of seasonal flu due to thorough infection prevention measures amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Organ trafficking targets Ukrainians in financial plight in cases involving Tokyo NPO
Even when there is an agreement between donors and recipients or a third party, such transplants are criticized internationally as inhumane.
Largest group of residence card forgers uncovered in Japan
Authorities believe the group sold residence cards for ¥1,500 to ¥7,000 each since last summer under the direction of its leader in China.
Cozy ties between schools, former educators undermining bullying probes in Japan
In many cases, schools and teachers are reportedly reluctant to admit bullying has taken place over fears of being held accountable.
Kishida confirms unity of Quad through ‘funeral diplomacy’
The Quad’s May summit held in Tokyo helped it grow into a central framework promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific.