Next-Generation Batteries: Toyota’s Solid-State, Toshiba’s LNMO, CATL’s Sodium-Ion

Japan Technology News - May 29, 2025 - 04:31
Japan’s leading industrial and electronics firms are accelerating efforts to commercialize next-generation batteries, with Toyota, Toshiba, TDK, and China’s CATL unveiling advanced technologies that promise breakthroughs in performance, safety, and supply chain resilience. (News On Japan)
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Japanese Nationals Held in Cambodia Over Suspected Phone Scam Ring

Japan Society News - May 29, 2025 - 02:12
More than 20 Japanese nationals have been detained by authorities in northwestern Cambodia on suspicion of being involved in a special fraud operation based in a local building. (News On Japan)
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Montenegrin Prime Minister Delivers Opening Remarks in Japanese in Landmark Summit

Japan Politics News - May 29, 2025 - 02:07
Prime Minister Ishiba met with Montenegrin Prime Minister Spajic in Tokyo on May 28th during the latter’s official visit to Japan, marking what both leaders described as a historic occasion. (News On Japan)
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Nissan Faces Backlash Over Executive Payouts

Japan Business News - May 28, 2025 - 15:07
Nissan Motor has revealed that it paid a total of 646 million yen in resignation-related compensation to four former executive officers, including former President Uchida. (News On Japan)
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Four Bar Staff Arrested for Ripping Off Disabled Man

Japan Society News - May 28, 2025 - 15:04
Tokyo police have arrested four more suspects in connection with an extortion scheme that used a matchmaking app designed for people with disabilities to lure victims to a bar and demand excessive payments. (News On Japan)
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Two-Year Neighbor Feud Escalates in Ehime

Japan Society News - May 28, 2025 - 01:53
In the town of Tobe in Ehime Prefecture, a woman was caught on camera shouting loudly, "What’s your problem? Come out! Come out now!" while throwing an object into her neighbor's yard. A man living next door has filed a complaint, saying the harassment has been ongoing for two years. (News On Japan)
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Koizumi Announces Suspension of Discretionary Contracts for Rice Reserves

Japan Politics News - May 28, 2025 - 01:32
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has temporarily halted new applications for discretionary contracts to purchase rice from government reserves, Agriculture Minister Koizumi announced on May 27th. The decision comes after applications for 2022-harvest rice reached the quota limit of 200,000 tons. (News On Japan)
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48 Hours in Naha – Not the Okinawa You Know

Japan Travel News - May 28, 2025 - 01:20
Naha is the gate city for Okinawa vacation. It's not a place with beautiful beaches, but it's great base for traveling across Okinawa main island and other islands. Naha also has charm that you can explore, without getting a rental car. (Tokyo Kenchan)
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Sapporo's Lilac Festival Draws Record Visitors

Japan Travel News - May 27, 2025 - 14:31
The city of Sapporo announced that this year's Lilac Festival, which concluded on May 25th, drew a record-breaking 769,000 visitors. (News On Japan)
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Japan's Net Foreign Assets Reach Record High but Lose Top Spot to Germany

Japan Business News - May 27, 2025 - 14:23
Japan’s net foreign assets hit a record high at the end of last year, but the country has fallen from the top global position for the first time in 34 years, according to data released by the Ministry of Finance. (News On Japan)
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Is Japan Manipulating the Yen?

Japan Business News - May 27, 2025 - 14:13
Former U.S. President Donald Trump is once again accusing Japan of deliberately weakening the yen to boost its exports, claiming the government is guiding the currency downward in a move reminiscent of the 1985 Plaza Accord. (News On Japan)
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Sacred Tree Linked to Ryoma Sakamoto Collapses at Kyoto Shrine

Japan Society News - May 27, 2025 - 14:03
An 850-year-old sacred tree with ties to Ryoma Sakamoto has collapsed at Takenobu Inari Shrine in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, damaging parts of the shrine's main and auxiliary buildings. No injuries were reported. (News On Japan)
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Nineteen Firms Apply for 90,000 Tons of Reserve Rice Under Direct Contracts

Japan Politics News - May 27, 2025 - 13:56
Japan’s Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Koizumi announced that 19 companies have applied to purchase a total of 90,824 tons of government reserve rice under a discretionary contract framework. He added that distribution could begin as early as May 29th, with sales expected to start in stores during the first week of June. (News On Japan)
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Nissan Unveils Latest e-POWER Hybrid

Japan Technology News - May 27, 2025 - 03:17
Nissan has unveiled the latest model of its proprietary hybrid system, e-POWER, by showcasing the updated Qashqai equipped with the technology. The company says it has significantly improved fuel efficiency during high-speed driving—an area that had previously been seen as a challenge. (News On Japan)
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Two-Row Escalator Etiquette Gains Ground at Osaka Expo

Japan Travel News - May 27, 2025 - 03:12
At the Osaka-Kansai Expo, the common Japanese practice of leaving one side of the escalator open for those in a hurry is quietly disappearing. Instead, both visitors and commuters are increasingly adopting a two-row standing system, both at the venue and nearby Yumeshima Station. (News On Japan)
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Unauthorized Drone Filming at Tokyo Skytree by Foreign Videographer

Japan Society News - May 26, 2025 - 22:05
An unauthorized drone flight that came dangerously close to Tokyo Skytree has drawn sharp public criticism and is now under review by authorities for potential violations of Japan's aviation laws. (News On Japan)
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How Japanese iPhone Users Are Optimizing Their Devices in 2025

Japan Technology News - May 26, 2025 - 21:28
In Japan, iPhones make up over 60% of the market share. The pretty design and the reliability have been ͏incorporated into the market because Japanese people consider it a daily need due to apps and features. (News On Japan)
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Cheaper Rice Rollout Sparks Concerns Over Access and Equity

Japan Politics News - May 26, 2025 - 21:22
As rice prices hit historic highs, the government is moving to counter rising costs by offering reserve rice to major retailers at a target price of around 2,000 yen for 5 kilograms, Agriculture Minister Koizumi announced on May 26th. (News On Japan)
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Reserve Rice to Hit Stores in Early June at 2,000 Yen / 5kg

Japan Politics News - May 26, 2025 - 14:03
The Japanese government will begin selling its stockpile of rice directly to major retailers, aiming to put 5-kilogram bags on supermarket shelves for around 2,000 yen (before tax) as early as early June, Agriculture Minister Koizumi announced on Monday. (News On Japan)
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SoftBank's Son Proposes Japan-US Joint Government Fund

Japan Business News - May 26, 2025 - 09:10
SoftBank Group Chairman and CEO Masayoshi Son is pursuing the idea of launching a Japan-US joint sovereign wealth fund aimed at investing heavily in American technology and infrastructure. (News On Japan)
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