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Japan Records Its Hottest Year Ever in 2024—How to Travel Without the Heatstroke
Japan has experienced its hottest year on record in 2024. According to meteorologists, average temperatures across the country were 1.48°C higher than the 1991-2020 average.
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Nippon Steel to Sue USA Over Blocked Acquisition of U.S. Steel
Nippon Steel Corp. Is expected to sue the United States following U.S. President Joe Biden’s decision to block its $14.1 billion acquisition of United States Steel Corp.
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Is This the Start of a Diverse Japan? 65% of Companies Hiring Foreign Workers to Address Labor Shortages
A recent government survey has revealed that approximately 65% of companies in Japan are employing foreign workers to tackle ongoing labor shortages, as reported by Kyodo News. The survey, conducted by Japan’s labor ministry and released earlier this week, sheds light on the evolving workforce dynamics in a nation long regarded as a homogeneous society.
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Japan’s Prime Minister Faces Growing Pressure for “Stricter Rules” Following Fundraising Scandal
In 2024, a major fundraising scandal was brought to like in Japan, leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and several prominent lawmakers. Shigeru Ishiba, elected as the new Prime Minister on October 1, faces pressure from the opposition tighten political funding rules.
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Japan Announces New Entry System for Tourists – 71 Countries Affected
The Japanese government has unveiled plans to implement a new entry system, dubbed “JESTA” (Japanese Electronic System for Travel Authorization), by 2030. This system will require visitors from 71 visa-exempt countries to submit personal information online before their trip.
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Japan Approves Record 115.5 Trillion Yen Budget for Fiscal 2025
Japan has taken a significant step by passing a record-breaking 115.54 trillion yen ($731.9 billion) draft budget for fiscal 2025. This budget reflects increasing social security and national defense spending, sparking discussions about the country’s fiscal stability.
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Town Puts Up Barrier to Block Mt. Fuji View Amid Overtourism Concerns
April 2024, the picturesque town of Fujikawaguchiko, renowned for its breathtaking views of Mount Fuji and as the starting point for one of the area’s most popular hiking trails, has implemented an unusual measure to combat the challenges of overtourism.
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American Tourist Arrested for Defacing Meiji Shrine in Tokyo
November 13, 2024, Tokyo authorities detained a 65-year-old American tourist, Steve Lee Hayes, for allegedly defacing a sacred wooden torii gate at the Meiji Shrine in Shibuya Ward.
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Tokyo is Getting a 4 Day Work Week – Here’s Why
Starting in April 2025, public sector employees in Tokyo will have the option to adopt a four-day work week. This initiative aims to address Japan’s declining fertility rate while supporting working parents, particularly mothers.
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Japan’s Economy in a ‘Delicate State,’ Says Chair of the Japan Bankers Association.
“The economy at present is in a delicate state, vacillating between positive and negative real wages.” said Akihiro Fukutome, chair of the Japan Bankers’ Association.
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