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Govt aims to boost economy by easing entry for intl travelers

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced his intention to increase the number of inbound travelers to Japan by lifting the current ban on the acceptance of individual foreign travelers from Oct. 11.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 24, 2022

Mitsubishi Electric unveils Daici-3 satellite

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. unveiled its new Daichi-3 Earth-observation satellite to the press at its Kamakura Works facility in Kanagawa Prefecture on Thursday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 24, 2022

New bird in the flock

A Kamome (Seagull) Shinkansen train departs from JR Nagasaki Station a little after 6 a.m. on Friday. The train's trip marked the opening of the 66-kilometer-long Nishi-Kyushu line connecting Nagasaki and Takeo Onsen Station in Takeo City, Saga Prefecture. A local express train and the new Shinkansen will carry riders…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 23, 2022

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Political Pulse / Why not let students manage their own sports clubs at school?

People often have nostalgic memories of their junior high and high school years. Working hard with your peers in the sport you choose may be one such memory. I was a member of the basketball team in high school, and I feel a strong sense of belonging to the club's…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 23, 2022

Kishida speaks at NYSE

Later on Thursday, Kishida stated Tokyo's intention to consider making the Nippon Individual Savings Account (NISA) investment scheme permanent in his speech at the New York Stock Exchange.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 23, 2022

Japan to relax border controls from Oct. 11

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Thursday that the government will significantly relax its border control measures against the novel coronavirus from Oct. 11.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 23, 2022

Mascot toy sales implicated in Games scandal

The bribery scandal being uncovered after the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics allegedly extends even to the cute but lucrative stuffed mascot toys.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 23, 2022

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COVID-19 infections drop below 6th wave peak

COVID-19 is on the wane in Japan. Infection levels have fallen from the sixth wave's peak, and new cases will continue to decline in many parts of the nation, according to an advisory body of the Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 22, 2022

Kishida to meet with more than 30 world leaders

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to hold summit-level talks with the leaders of more than 30 countries on the sidelines of the state funeral for former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe next week, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno has said.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 22, 2022

Flower stands to be set up

The government decided on Wednesday to arrange two flower stands in a park near Nippon Budokan in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo, the venue for the state funeral of Abe, who was fatally shot in July.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 22, 2022

Japan, S. Korea leaders affirm need to restore bilateral ties

NEW YORK -- Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol affirmed the need to restore Japan-South Korea relations by resolving wartime labor issues and other matters during a meeting in New York on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 22, 2022

Kishida applauds Biden's address

Kishida applauded U.S. President Joe Biden for mentioning reform of the U.N. Security Council in his General Assembly address when the two leaders met on Wednesday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 22, 2022

700 international guests set to attend Abe's state funeral

About 700 guests from overseas are expected to attend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral on Sept. 27 at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, according to a government official.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 21, 2022

Feud in CDPJ over attendance

Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan lawmakers have condemned fellow members who plan to attend former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's state funeral on Sept. 27.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 21, 2022

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 21, 2022

Former F1 racer recalls danger, glory on Suzuka Circuit track

Back in 1990, Aguri Suzuki became the first Japanese racer to finish on the podium in a race on the Formula One circuit, long regarded as the highest level of motor racing.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 21, 2022

Japan to conduct joint fighter drill with Germany in Japan

The Defense Ministry said Tuesday that Japan and Germany will carry out a joint drill with their fighter jets in Japan on Sept. 28 with the aim of strengthening defense cooperation between the two nations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022

Japan, U.S. seek to expand framework to support Pacific islands, counter China

A five-nation grouping that includes Japan and the United States is looking to add members to its framework established in June to support Pacific islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022

Emperor, Empress pay respects to queen

LONDON -- The Emperor and Empress were among the dignitaries and heads of state and government who attended Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral in London on Monday.

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The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022

3D data helps preserve historic buildings

Historically and architecturally important buildings are increasingly being preserved with the help of 3D data, as advancements in surveying technologies have made it possible to record not only the structure of a building but its exterior.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022

Japan, U.S. aim for stronger economic ties with ASEAN

SIEM REAP, Cambodia -- Japan and the United States are trying to accelerate economic cooperation with Southeast Asian countries. Home to many manufacturing plants, Southeast Asia is central to the global supply chain and an important region in terms of economic security.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 20, 2022

Kishida pivots focus from church as approval ratings stay in free fall

The approval ratings of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have been declining with no clear prospect of recovery, according to surveys by major media organizations, with the government and the ruling parties feeling a growing sense of crisis.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 19, 2022

Measures eyed for possible double wave of COVID, flu

Anticipating the eighth wave of the novel coronavirus pandemic, possibly this winter, the government intends to devise countermeasures as early as October.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 19, 2022

JMA warns of heavy rain across Honshu from Typhoon No. 14

Extremely powerful Typhoon No. 14 moved toward the northeast around Shimane Prefecture on Monday after making landfall in the vicinity of Kagoshima City on Sunday night.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 19, 2022

Kishida postpones U.S. trip

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will postpone the departure date for his planned trip to New York from Monday to Tuesday, it was decided Monday afternoon, due to the need to assess the damage in Japan caused by Typhoon No. 14.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 19, 2022

Target year of 2030 set for international flights at Kobe Airport

OSAKA -- Kobe Airport will be allowed to start regular international flight services from around 2030, according to an agreement reached on Sunday.

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