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JAPAN
Oct 1, 2019

National Public Safety Commission tackles topics from elderly driving to Tokyo Olympics security

The government will consider various measures to prevent traffic accidents involving elderly drivers, including the introduction of a new driver's license category with special limitations, National Public Safety Commission Chairman Ryota Takeda has said.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 26, 2019

All Blacks coach Steve Hansen serves as police chief for day in Beppu

New Zealand coach Steve Hansen on Thursday served as a one-day honorary chief of a police station in Beppu, where his team is training in its bid to secure a third successive Rugby World Cup title.
JAPAN
Sep 26, 2019

Koichi Hagiuda, Japan's new education minister, looks to revamp teacher training system

New education minister Koichi Hagiuda on Wednesday said he wants to review the nation's teacher training system.
Japan Times
Rugby
Sep 20, 2019

Rugby World Cup kicks off in Tokyo

The 2019 Rugby World Cup kicked off in spectacular style on Friday night with an opening ceremony that paid homage to traditional Japanese culture and featured All Blacks legend Richie McCaw emerging from a giant model of Mount Fuji with the trophy.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 18, 2019

Friends in high places: Tokyo Skytree's window washers

How would you like to spend an afternoon dangling 450 meters above the ground in a metal basket with room for only two people?
Japan Times
JAPAN / Society
Sep 16, 2019

Japan paternity leave suit spotlights workers' rights

A male employee is suing sportswear maker Asics Corp. for alleged mistreatment after taking paternity leave, a case that has cast a spotlight on gender equality and workers' rights in Japan.
Japan Times
CULTURE / Stage
Sep 12, 2019

Bringing Japanese opera into the 21st century

Kazushi Ono, artistic director of opera at New National Theatre, Tokyo, is using his experience of working in Europe to help stage operas with a nod to the digital age in Japan
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 10, 2019

LDP's Shinjiro Koizumi says he would use dual surname system

Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Shinjiro Koizumi, who made headlines recently by announcing his marriage with television anchor Christel Takigawa, stressed on Monday his eagerness to work for the introduction in the country of a dual surname system for married couples.
JAPAN / Politics
Sep 7, 2019

Abe expected to replace Komeito land minister and may add two women to new Cabinet lineup

When he reshuffles his Cabinet on Wednesday, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is likely to replace land minister Keiichi Ishii, a member of Komeito, and may give House of Councilors member Junko Mihara a Cabinet post.
JAPAN
Sep 6, 2019

Pressured by its struggling finances, Yokohama goes all in on casino bid

On a recent afternoon, Yamashita Park in Yokohama's waterfront was teeming with visitors — from lovey-dovey young couples to picnicking families and foreign tourists taking selfies in front of the ocean liner Hikawamaru, a museum ship permanently moored at the park.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Sep 5, 2019

Organizers for Tokyo Games considering using artificial snow to fight heat

The organizing committee for the Tokyo Games is considering using artificial snow to ease the expected summer heat during the events, officials said Wednesday.
JAPAN
Aug 31, 2019

With new ordinance, Tokyo restaurants must show patrons if smoking is allowed or not

With Sunday's partial entry into force of a Tokyo Metropolitan Government ordinance against passive smoking, related regulations will start at various facilities in the capital, including a rule obliging restaurants to put stickers to show whether indoor smoking is allowed or not.
JAPAN
Aug 28, 2019

Narita Airport's electronic customs gates open to foreign visitors

Tokyo Customs on Tuesday started to make electronic customs declaration gates at Narita International Airport available to foreign nationals visiting Japan.
BUSINESS / Tech
Aug 27, 2019

'Sports tech' startups gain pace with less than a year to go before Tokyo Games

"Sports tech" startups that use information technology to provide new ways to watch sports events and advise athletes on training are gaining attention ahead of the Tokyo Olympics.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 24, 2019

2020 Olympics traffic control plan based on license plates scrapped

Authorities have scrapped the idea of restricting usage of Tokyo's Metropolitan Expressway during the 2020 Olympics and Paralympics based on a random selection of private vehicle license plates, sources said Friday.

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