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Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Aug 1, 2022
Food price hikes set to accelerate in Japan
More than 2,400 food products are set to see price hikes in August, reaching the highest level this year.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 29, 2022
Publishers sue ex-Mangamura operator for ¥1.9 billion in damages
The lawsuit, filed at the Tokyo District Court by Kadokawa, Shueisha and Shogakukan, is the first against Mangamura, which was known as the biggest pirate website in Japan.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2022
BOJ members warn of global slowdown and urge stimulus stay in place
Unlike the U.S. and Europe, Japan's economy remains smaller than its pre-COVID-19 level and the latest projections suggest it will remain so this year.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 29, 2022
Japan on track for modest recovery for now after output jump
Output of cars, electronics parts and communications equipment led an 8.9% gain in industrial production in June from the previous month's sharp drop.
Japan Times
LIFE / Language / BILINGUAL
Jul 29, 2022
Cherry blossoms, cranes and the language of Japanese symbols
The bald eagle of the United States and the orchids of China have deeper meanings in their respective cultures. What items do the Japanese give symbolic weight to?
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 28, 2022
Japan's minimum wage talks stall as government panel remains divided
Management and labor representatives had been expected to reach an agreement at a meeting of the subcommittee Monday.
JAPAN
Jul 27, 2022
Tokyo police boosting security ahead of Abe's state funeral
Tokyo's Metropolitan Police Department is examining and reviewing its security measures as critics point to possible security flaws over the fatal shooting of Abe.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 27, 2022
Mother of suspected Abe shooter feels sorry for causing trouble for Unification Church
The suspect has told the police that his mother, a member of the religious group, went bankrupt after making a large amount of donations to the group, causing his family to collapse.
JAPAN
Jul 25, 2022
Ticket sales for Studio Ghibli theme park to start Aug. 10
The tickets will be sold using a lottery system via online ticket service Boo-Woo Ticket, followed by a second phase of sales starting Sept. 10.
BUSINESS
Jul 25, 2022
Former Japan economy minister calls for talks on big extra budget in fall
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has said he will think about another budget depending on the circumstances.
JAPAN
Jul 24, 2022
Abe shooter test-fired guns in mountains around 10 times
The gun Tetsuya Yamagami used in the attack was made of two metal pipes taped together. It was seized at the scene right after the shooting of Shinzo Abe.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Economy
Jul 24, 2022
New COVID-19 wave begins hitting beer garden operations
As new COVID-19 cases have rapidly increased, cancellations of reservations at recently opened beer gardens have also been on the rise.
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Jul 23, 2022
Suspect in Abe assassination set to undergo mental examination
Prosecutors will determine whether Tetsuya Yamagami can bear criminal liability based on the examination before making a decision on whether to indict the suspect.

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Visitors to Kyoto walk along a street near Kiyomizu Temple in April. A popular tourist spot, Kyoto has seen what locals feel to be an overwhelming amount of tourists in 2024.
Is Japan ready for 60 million tourists?