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Reclamation at Centrair starts for around-the-clock flights

NAGOYA -- Land reclamation work in the waters west of Chubu Airport in Aichi Prefecture has begun for the construction of new runways that will enable around-the-clock flights.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 27, 2022

OECD: Global plastic disposal nearly doubled over 19 years

Global plastic production and disposal almost doubled between 2000 and 2019, while only 9% of the plastic used worldwide was recycled, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development said in a recent report.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 27, 2022

Invisible threats / Japan searches for ways to exclude China from key infrastructure

This is the fifth installment in a series that explores Japan's vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, prompting the Japanese government to expedite efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 27, 2022

Japan-Russia negotiations on northern territories back to square one

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has effectively shunted negotiations on a formal Japan-Russia peace treaty and issues related to the northern territories back to square one.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

New facilities to carry on Tokyo Paralympics legacy

Japanese athletes came away from the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics with a near-record number of medals, providing the momentum to establish a better training environment for para-athletes that will serve as a legacy of the Games.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

Japan govt to expand gasoline subsidy program in March

The government announced Friday that it will significantly expand a subsidy program to rein in gasoline and other fuel prices.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 26, 2022

Japan, U.S., EU to impose additional sanctions on Russia

Japan on Friday announced additional sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine, following in the footsteps of the United States, the European Union and Britain.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 25, 2022

Russia must pay heavy price for Ukraine invasion / Outrageous act undermines U.N. Charter

Russia has launched a military offensive against Ukraine. This is clearly an invasion that tramples on the sovereignty and territory of another country. It is an outrageous act that violates international law.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 25, 2022

Risks in overreliance on overseas for drugs

This is the third installment in a series that explores Japan's vulnerabilities in areas including the protection of vital information and supply networks, prompting the Japanese government to expedite efforts to pass an "economic security promotion law."

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 25, 2022

Ukrainians protest in Tokyo over Russian invasion

About 100 including young Ukrainians gathered at Hachiko Square at Tokyo's Shibuya Station on Thursday to protest against Russia's invasion of their country.

The Japan News/Yomiuri · Feb 25, 2022