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Apple, Amazon urged to fix practices

The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry will urge Apple Inc. and Amazon Japan G.K. to rectify problematic business practices, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 11, 2022

High price of Beaujolais drives demand for 'Japan Nouveau'

Ahead of this year's Nov. 17 release date for Beaujolais Nouveau, nouveau wines made in Japan have received more than usual attention. This has been due in large part to the soaring price of Beaujolais caused by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 11, 2022

Japanese firms partner to produce next-gen chips

Eight major Japanese firms have established a new company to produce next-generation semiconductors in Japan by the end of the decade.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 11, 2022

Varied paths considered for longer N-plant life

The Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry presented several proposals to a panel of experts on Tuesday concerning the extension of the operational life of nuclear power plants currently set at 60 years.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

Orix skipper Nakajima wins Shoriki Award

Orix Buffaloes manager Satoshi Nakajima, who led the Pacific League club to its first Japan Series title since 1996, was named as winner of the prestigious Matsutaro Shoriki Award on Tuesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

Total lunar eclipse, lunar occultation wow Japan

A total lunar eclipse was observed across the country on Tuesday evening, as the Earth's shadow completely eclipsed the full moon.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

MSDF, JCG to hold drill simulating armed attack on Senkakus

The Maritime Self-Defense Force and the Japan Coast Guard plan to conduct a joint drill simulating an armed attack on the Senkaku Islands for the first time, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

Bill on harm by religious groups expedited

In connection with issues involving the Unification Church, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida stated Tuesday that the government will submit a new bill to the Diet to prevent damage, including large donations demanded by religious organizations, and to provide relief to those who have fallen victim to such organizations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

SDF to dispatch potent MCV to Yonaguni for first time

The Self-Defense Forces will for the first time dispatch a Type 16 mobile combat vehicle to Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture, the country's westernmost island, Defense Ministry sources have said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 9, 2022

Comprehensive defense budget to be created

The government plans to compile defense-related budget requests under a new comprehensive defense budget framework in a bid to strengthen defense capabilities, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Nov 8, 2022