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Proportion of working mothers tops 75%

The proportion of working mothers in child-rearing households exceeded 75% for the first time in 2021, according to a Health, Labor and Welfare Ministry survey.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 13, 2022

Floppy disks, e-bikes honored as future technology heritage

The National Museum of Nature and Science announced that it has newly registered 18 items, including the electric power-assisted bicycle and the 3.5-inch floppy disk, as part of the future technology heritage, a list of science and technology items that have influenced life and culture and should be passed on…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 13, 2022

Child's death in school bus spurs authorities to boost countermeasures

A growing number of municipalities are implementing measures to protect the lives of small children, following the recent death from heatstroke of a 3-year-old girl who was left alone in a school bus at a childcare facility.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 13, 2022

China's provocations near Senkaku Islands have become unwanted norm

Sunday marked 10 years since the Japanese government nationalized the Senkaku Islands in 2012. Over that time, China has been accelerating its maritime advances, with provocative acts by China Coast Guard vessels becoming common around the islands.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 12, 2022

Govt plans Emperor's attendance at Queen's funeral

The government is making arrangements for the Emperor to visit Britain to attend the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 12, 2022

IPEF ministers outline pillars for regional economic zone

LOS ANGELES -- Ministers from 14 countries agreed Friday to enter into formal negotiations on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), a new economic zone initiative led by the United States, following two days of talks in Los Angeles.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 10, 2022

Govt mulls adding coast guard costs to defense budget

The government is considering adopting a method of calculating its defense budget that would include the budget for coastal security and other items, as part of its effort to have the defense budget reach 2% of Japan's gross domestic product over the next five years, according to government sources.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 10, 2022

Tokyo govt unveils solar power initiative

The Tokyo metropolitan government has unveiled a policy that includes the mandatory installation of solar panels on some newly constructed homes, among other measures aimed at promoting the use of solar power.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 10, 2022

Imperial, Royal families forged long-lasting ties / Strong bonds helped to bring Japan, Britain closer together

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away at 96 on Thursday, had over the years formed a close friendship with members of Japan's Imperial family. Her friendship with the Emperor Emeritus, 88, in particular spanned nearly 70 years, during which they both dealt with the scars that British and Japanese…

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 10, 2022

Unification Church issue continues to dog LDP lawmakers

Even after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party released on Thursday the results of a survey of its lawmakers over their links to the religious group known as the Unification Church, unrest within the party has not abated.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Sep 10, 2022