China ‘likely celebrating’ as Japan, South Korea clash over islets
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s revival of Tokyo’s claim to islets whose symbolic weight far outweighs their size…
Japan’s proposal to ‘speedily draft’ anti-spy laws raises human rights concerns
The Japanese government’s plans to tighten espionage and secrecy legislation have been welcomed as a necessary bulwark at…
Ultra-processed foods make up one-fifth of Italian calories
New nationwide data reveal who in Italy eats the most ultra-processed foods and show that a stronger commitment…
Meaty names ban could be extended to UK
Could the EU ban on meaty names apply to the UK? – SummaryEU parliament voted to ban meat…
Is turkey good for you? How much is too much?
Easy 3-ingredient pie filling for a quick Thanksgiving dessert This delicious fruit pie filling is only three ingredients:…
Calls for Australia to follow England’s ban on supermarket junk food specials
There are calls for Australia to follow England’s lead and ban multi-buy promotions for junk food after research…
As Ishiba exits, is Japan doomed for ‘revolving door’ era of political instability?
When Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced on September 7 that he would step down after his party…
Japan’s Buddhist-backed Komeito facing ‘existential crisis’ after bruising election defeat
Komeito, the Buddhist-backed political partner of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is grappling with what it calls…
L’étonnant impact du GSM à l’école : “Je me suis rendue compte que mes élèves ne savaient plus lire l’heure sur une horloge”
L’usage récréatif du portable banni durant le temps passé à l’école est la nouveauté de la rentrée scolaire…
Study reveals how age and gender influence dietary patterns in Japan
As the age-old proverb rightly states, “You are what you eat.” Our diet largely influences our health and…
What Japanese politics could look like after Upper House election
While Upper House elections are often regarded as a referendum on the incumbent administration, the July 20 vote…
Foreign nationals’ presence in Japan emerges as key issue in Upper House poll
The problems created by a record number of foreign nationals coming to Japan to visit, work and invest…