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FOREIGN

Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 25, 2020
Three Japanese ministries and the patent office to test ways to cut number of plastic bags at convenience stores
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry said Friday that it will launch a trial next week at convenience stores at three government ministries and an agency to test ways to reduce the use of plastic shopping bags.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 22, 2020
Firms in Japan struggle to prepare for coronavirus as Chinese New Year holiday looms
As Japan readies to welcome a rush of Chinese visitors during the Lunar New Year holidays, hotels and other commercial facilities consider measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2020
As foreign tourists to Japan increase, so do their consumer gripes
As visitors to Japan increase ahead of the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer, so have cases of tourists becoming embroiled in consumer problems.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2020
Drop in South Korean tourists to Japan continues amid frayed ties
The number of tourists visiting Japan from South Korea continues to decline amid soured relations between the two countries, dealing a serious blow to destinations popular with South Korean visitors.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 21, 2020
Japan's new visa system on track to fall far short of target
The government is likely to fall far short of its target of issuing work permits under a new visa system to 340,000 non-Japanese over the next five years to alleviate acute labor shortages in 14 sectors.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 20, 2020
Trump is putting the credibility question to test
The longstanding academic debate over reputation and foreign policy is having real-world effects.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jan 18, 2020
Around 75% of Japanese see need to make nation more hospitable for foreign residents, government survey shows
A survey finds a large majority of Japanese believe the nation needs to create a more welcoming environment for foreign residents.
JAPAN / Politics
Jan 11, 2020
Motegi to discuss North Korea and other issues with U.S. and South Korean foreign ministers
Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi will meet with his U.S. and South Korean counterparts in San Francisco on Tuesday to discuss their cooperation on the denuclearization of North Korea.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Jan 7, 2020
The real China challenge
Japan has long struggled to find balance in its relations with Beijing; that effort continues.

Longform

Construction takes place on the Takanawa Gateway Convention Center in Tokyo, slated to open in 2025.
A boom for business tourism in Japan?