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…
Do spicy foods help or hurt your gut health?
A new review explains how the fiery chemical in chili peppers rewires your gut bacteria and impacts your…
Bringing microbiome science into everyday clinical care
The article summarizes results of research and possible future clinical applications of the microbiome and provides instructions for…
Japan boosts cybersecurity with new laws, overseas partnerships amid rising digital threats
Japan is scrambling to shore up its cybersecurity capabilities through new legislation, international partnerships and training schemes –…
18 Northern Ireland pubs nominated for the National Pub and Bar Awards – The Irish News
Almost 20 of Northern Ireland’s pub and bar operators have been nominated for a for a National Pub…
Red wine lowers bad cholesterol but doesn’t improve overall heart health
A sweeping meta-analysis reveals that while red wine may nudge down LDL cholesterol, its broader heart health benefits…
Nutri-Score proves effective, so why hasn’t the EU made it mandatory?
Despite clear evidence that Nutri-Score helps consumers make healthier choices, food industry lobbying has stalled EU action—experts now…