Gen Z unlikely savior of Japan’s economy through ‘oshikatsu’
Could it be that Gen Z holds the key to Japan’s partial economic recovery? The Bank of Japan…
EDITORIAL: Despite Trump’s denial, world still must seek to stem global warming
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement,…
Study: Antarctic sea pack recovers if greenhouse gases reduced
The rapidly shrinking sea ice pack in Antarctic waters will likely recover if prompt action is taken to…
Japan coalition lawmakers may attend nuclear ban treaty meet
Japan will not take part in a U.N. nuclear weapons ban treaty conference in New York in March as an observer, said…
South Korea economy barely grows in Q4 amid political chaos
SEOUL–South Korea’s economy barely grew in the fourth quarter of 2024, missing market expectations, as domestic demand was…
EDITORIAL: Scrutiny of politics more crucial in age of uncertainty
We feel uneasy. We have a premonition of turbulence, but we can’t quite put our finger on it.…
Nuke evacuees feel betrayed as Japan resumes nuclear reliance
NAMIE, Fukushima Prefecture–A significant shift in Japan’s energy policy has sparked outrage among evacuees such as Ichiro Suenaga…
Solar, nuclear projected to be cheapest energy sources in 2040
Nuclear power is expected to become the second least expensive source of electricity after solar power in fiscal…
EDITORIAL: Deeper cuts in greenhouse gas emissions is only way forward
The deadline for countries to establish new greenhouse gas reduction targets is approaching. Last month, the Environment Ministry…
Himeji Castle to be twinned with Schonbrunn Palace in Austria
HIMEJI, Hyogo Prefecture–Hilltop Himeji Castle, the city’s pride and a World Cultural Heritage site, will be twinned with…
Japan, Finland up defense ties amid Russian border tensions
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the security…
Proposed 2040 energy targets: 20% nuclear, 40-50% renewables
The industry ministry is making final tweaks to set Japan’s energy reliance in fiscal 2040 to nuclear power…