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Lower House committee OKs reworded bill on sexual minorities
June 9, 2023 The Lower House Cabinet Committee on June 9 approved a bill to “promote understanding” of sexual minorities after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party accepted the English wording “gender identity” in the legislation.9 more fields approved for foreign skilled worker visas
June 9, 2023 Cabinet ministers on June 9 approved a plan to significantly expand the number of industries covered by a visa for foreign workers with specified skills that effectively allows the holders to reside in Japan indefinitely.
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Latest toys welcome more diversity, digital prowess of youth
June 9, 2023 Attendees at this year's International Tokyo Toy Show will be greeted with an offering of more inclusive toys that reflect the changing times.
Sushi chain seeks 67 million yen for saliva prank at Gifu outlet
June 9, 2023
Naruhito, Masako celebrate 30 years on path walked together
June 9, 2023
Level of ‘forever chemicals’ high in blood tests in Tokyo’s Tama
June 9, 2023
Kishida offers Zelenskyy emergency humanitarian aid
June 9, 2023
Japan aims to refocus its foreign aid on maritime, economic security
June 9, 2023
Japan protests Chinese navy ship entering Japanese waters
June 8, 2023
Toshiba board recommends shareholders support $14 billion buyout
June 9, 2023
Downgrading of COVID-19 did not boost return to office working
June 8, 2023
Nidec, Renesas to develop EV drive system to meet demand in China
June 7, 2023
Taiwan activates air defense as China aircraft enter zone
June 9, 2023
Malaysia, Indonesia end 18-year sea border disputes
June 8, 2023
Canadian leader made 2nd visit to Hiroshima museum at G-7
June 8, 2023
Survey: 32.4% of college students in Japan say they use ChatGPT
June 8, 2023
Japan startup's failed moon landing caused by altitude miscalculation, company says
May 27, 2023
Supercomputer Fugaku to help develop Japanese generative AI
May 23, 2023
Nintendo to open its third official shop, this time in its home turf
June 9, 2023
Murakami says pandemic, war in Ukraine create walls that divide
June 8, 2023
Popularity soars for paper planes printing expert in Kochi developed
June 8, 2023
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June 6, 2023
Renewed train station in Tokyo takes page from ‘Harry Potter’
June 1, 2023
‘Zombie Train’ aims to scare daylights out of passengers
May 30, 2023
TENNIS/ Defaulted in doubles, Miyu Kato strikes back with French Open mixed doubles title
June 9, 2023
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June 7, 2023
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June 7, 2023
Yarn company revives, hopes to help Fukushima town do the same
May 22, 2023
Survey: 47% in Sapporo against hosting Games; 38% in favor
April 3, 2023
Pickle maker in Kyoto develops cosmetics from veggie waste
May 29, 2023
GOHAN LAB/ Japanese rolled omelet flavored with dashi stock: 3 keys to getting the hang of making extra-fluffy omelets
April 6, 2022
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Long-awaited novel by Haruki Murakami hits stores in Japan
April 13, 2023
The lion is king of all it surveys either in the wild or in captivity
July 20, 2022
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