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Japan’s Economy, Trade and Industry Minister Ken Saito (left), U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (center) and South Korea’s Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy Ahn Duk-geun in Washington on Wednesday
BUSINESS / Economy
Jun 27, 2024
U.S., Japan and South Korea vow strategic cooperation
"We're doubling down our efforts to work together," U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said.
Wind turbines stand next to solar panels at a solar plant in Awaji, Hyogo Prefecture. Japan's energy plan under a review is expected to call for raising the renewable energy sources in the power mix.
ENVIRONMENT / Energy
May 16, 2024
Japan begins review of basic energy plan amid spread of AI
Power demand could expand further if growth in the amount of information processed by advanced AI accelerates.
Japan will provide ¥590 billion in additional subsidies to chip venture Rapidus.
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 2, 2024
Japan approves extra ¥590 billion in aid to chip startup Rapidus
The additional funding will help Rapidus buy chipmaking equipment and also develop advanced back-end chipmaking processes.
The Tokyo Regional Immigration Services Bureau in Minato Ward
JAPAN / Society
Aug 4, 2023
Foreign minors born, raised in Japan to be eligible for residency
The move comes in response to a controversial revision to the asylum law that was passed earlier this year.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Jul 6, 2023
Japan and ASEAN justice ministers reaffirm support for rule of law
A joint statement underscoring their collective commitment was issued after a meeting in Tokyo, amid China's increasing maritime assertiveness in the East and South China seas.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Jun 6, 2023
CDP submits censure motion in bid to delay immigration bill
The motion against Justice Minister Ken Saito reflects an increasingly confrontational posture toward Japan's ruling coalition.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Dec 14, 2022
Approving executions one of most important duties, justice minister says
Justice Minister Ken Saito assumed the post in place of Yasuhiro Hanashi, who was dismissed from the role following remarks that were interpreted as making light of his responsibilities.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Crime & Legal
Dec 10, 2022
22 officers at Nagoya Prison found to have abused inmates
The Justice Ministry is considering working with prosecutors to build criminal cases against the officers accused of abuses.
What you need to know about Japan's new banknotes
Samples of newly designed yen banknotes at the National Printing Bureau's Tokyo plant on June 19
Russia sends waves of troops to the front in a brutal style of fighting
People stand near the scene of a strike on industrial buildings in Kharkiv, Ukraine, on May 17.
Why it feels like everyone in the world is heading to Japan right now
Foreign tourists visit Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo on June 14.
Koike has small lead as Tokyo election campaign enters final week
Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike gives a speech before the start of Toden Pro Wrestling, the first-ever pro wrestling event inside a streetcar of the Toden Arakawa Line, in Tokyo on Saturday.
There’s a new 'Mr. Yen' in town
The yen’s depreciation is largely down to the gap in interest rates between the U.S. and Japan. Therefore, U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is, to all intents and purposes, “Mr. Yen.”
What you need to know about Japan's new banknotes
Samples of newly designed yen banknotes at the National Printing Bureau's Tokyo plant on June 19
Mount Fuji begins charging entrance fees as overtourism prevention measure
Tourists in front of the restaurant and shopping area of Mount Fuji's 5th Station, which leads to the popular Yoshida trail for hikers climbing the mountain, in Narusawa, Yamanashi Prefecture, on June 19.
Japan’s basketball stars set sights on glory at Paris Games
Lakers forward Rui Hachimura will be a key part of Japan's Olympic ambitions this summer.
Japan looks farther out to sea for overdue wind power boost
Wind turbines near New Brighton, England. According to the International Energy Agency, Japan could produce over 900% of its energy demand with offshore wind alone.
Craft beer, craftsmanship and a family of reinvention
Ryosuke Kunisawa hopes his "concept brewpub" serves as a focal point to an image change for the salaryman epicenter that is the Shimbashi neighborhood.

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