Is Japan trying to block a Canadian firm from acquiring 7-Eleven for national security reasons?
Convenience stores like 7-Elevens, called “conbini” in Japan, are akin to national infrastructure. They are even crucial for rural communities and have a role to play in times of natural disasters read more As the world’s biggest convenience store chain, 7-Eleven operates more than 85,000...
Japan storm update: Flights and bullet trains severely impacted by Typhoon Shanshan
Typhoon Shanshan, a powerful storm packing gusts up to 216 km per hour, is causing severe disruptions in southern Japan as it approaches the Amami archipelago. The typhoon has led to heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions, resulting in major travel disruptions. On Tuesday morning,...
U.S. Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki A-Bomb Memorial Because Israel Wasn’t Invited
TOKYO (AP) — U.S. Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel will skip this year’s atomic bombing memorial service in Nagasaki on Friday because Israel was not invited, the embassy said. Emanuel will not attend the event because it was “politicized” by Nagasaki’s decision not to invite...
Japan introduces dating app to boost marriage and birth rates
Tokyo City Hall has announced “Tokyo Futari Story” to address the growing trend of loneliness and declining marriage rates in Japan. The initiative includes a dating app, expected to launch by late 2024, aiming to create lasting couples. Marriage and Fertility Rates at All-Time Low...
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