Last week, China toughened its language against Taiwan, warning that “independence means war.” A few days prior, the Taiwanese Defense Ministry reported 15 aircraft from the Chinese air force inside its air defense identification zone. This uptick in saber-rattling suggests the military challenge posed by China will likely continue, making it one […]
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Japan to introduce fines penalising those breaking Covid-19 safety measures
Unlike many countries in the world which impose penalties for those breaking Covid-19 restrictions, Japan has thus far not implemented similar measures. But that’s about to change. Following its approval by the Lower House yesterday, Monday February 1, Japan could enact the new penalty bill as soon as Wednesday February […]
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Food poisoning top concern for people in Japan
Food poisoning has been the main food safety concern of surveyed Japanese people for almost every year since 2008, according to a study. Food poisoning was ranked as the top food safety related hazard causing concern in 10 of the past 11 surveys from 2004 to 2018. However, the number […]
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Japan government calls for release of Aung San Suu Kyi, restoration of democracy in Myanmar
By Elaine Lies, Eimi Yamamitsu TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan called on Myanmar on Monday to release Aung San Suu Kyi and others arrested after the military seized power from a democratically elected government, adding it had long supported democracy in the nation and demanded it be promptly restored. Japan and […]