Japan announces additional sanctions against Russia
Japan announces additional sanctions against Russia, with Prime Minister Kishida Fumio saying the country will gradually...
read moreJapan to release 15 million barrels from oil reserves
Prime Minister Kishida says Japan will release 15 million barrels from its oil reserves to cooperate in preventing crude...
read moreJR East to raise fares to cover barrier-free costs
East Japan Railway announces that it will raise the fares of all JR lines in Tokyo by 10 yen by March 2023.
read moreJapanese convenience store chains hike prices
Japanese major convenience store chains begin raising the prices of various products in their stores.
read moreVegan grape and pineapple leather: Tokyo exhibition displays newest sustainable fabric
From sneakers made from pineapple leaves to backpacks made from vegan grape leather -- an exhibition in Tokyo showcases ...
read moreTohoku Shinkansen to resume operations on all lines on April 14
East Japan Railway says it will resume operations on all lines of the Tohoku Shinkansen starting April 14, about a week ...
read moreLawson tests reusable coffee cups
Major convenience store chain operator Lawson begins testing reusable coffee cups as part of efforts to reduce plastic w...
read moreNarita Airport's Terminal 3 expanded
Narita International Airport's Terminal 3 serving low-cost carriers is expanded to deal with the anticipated increase in...
read moreTokyo Stock Exchange reorganized into three sections
The Tokyo Stock Exchange is reorganized into three sections from the previous four as part of efforts to attract foreign...
read moreNew law to reduce plastic comes into effect
The Plastic Resource Circulation Act, which requires businesses to reduce the use of 12 single-use plastic products goes...
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