Japan's Strategic Interests in the Global South: Indo-Pacific Strategy

May 21, 2024 12:56pm
Since the end of the Cold War, dramatic changes in the security environment in the Indo-Pacific region have transformed Japan's official development assistance (ODA) strategy, as evidenced by revisions to the ODA Development Cooperation Charter.

Japan's Nikkei Boom Has An Economic Bust Problem

May 21, 2024 7:52am
Suddenly, the 25% surge in the Nikkei 225 Stock Average these last 12 months leaves Japanese officials with some explaining to do.

US expects South Korea and Japan to manage ties with China at summit amid growing differences

May 20, 2024 10:06pm
US said just as it takes steps 'to responsibly manage' its relationship with China, 'so do our partners and allies.'

Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji

May 20, 2024 9:50pm
Japan's most famous sight can be seen for miles around, but Fujikawaguchiko locals are fed up with streams of mostly foreign visitors littering, trespassing and breaking traffic rules in their hunt for a photo to share on social media. Parking illegally .

Japan's lay judge system faces declining attendance rate as it marks 15 years

May 20, 2024 8:43pm
Japan's lay judge system marks its 15th anniversary. It is facing a growing problem with candidates failing to show up for the screening process.

China's embassy in Japan says it opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan

May 20, 2024 8:34pm
China's embassy in Japan on Tuesday said it firmly opposes Japanese lawmakers visiting Taiwan and expressed firm protests.

Japanese high school test runs robot modelled on ducks to weed rice paddies

May 20, 2024 11:47pm
Japanese high school students studying agriculture in Nagano Prefecture, central Japan, have introduced a robot that uses green methods based on the behavior of ducks in rice paddies.

Nagano prefecture wants to receive more Vietnamese workers: official

May 09, 2024 7:56pm
Chairman of the Nagano prefectural council Nishizawa Masataka said on May 9 that the Japanese prefecture wants to receive more Vietnamese guest workers and apprentices in the coming time.

Nagano prefecture wants to receive more Vietnamese workers: official

May 09, 2024 4:17am
Chairman of the Nagano prefectural council Nishizawa Masataka said on May 9 that the Japanese prefecture wants to receive more Vietnamese guest workers and apprentices in the coming time.

On Location: Japan's Serene Nagano Prefecture Stars in 'Evil Does Not Exist'

May 03, 2024 2:10pm
Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi sits down with us to talk glamping, Japan's landscapes, and our responsibilities as visitors.

Why vending machines will not take off in the Philippines

Apr 30, 2024 8:30pm
NAGANO, Japan ? Due to labor oversupply, unreliable power, and poor security in the Philippines, it's not likely that these labor-saving technologies and systems in Japan will be adopted on a wide ...

Learning from Nagano clinic's bold experiment

Apr 29, 2024 3:58am
Korea needs to actively consider the regional quota system of medical schools being operated in Japan in order to cope with the shortage of doctors in rural areas.' ...

New Driver's License Exemptions

Mar 31, 2022 12:00am
It can be very difficult to get a Japanese driver's license coming from the US. However there is some good news for a handful of states. Ohio and Indiana have joined the pack of states with exemptions to taking the Japanese driver's tests. Read the full guide on which states can apply and how to convert your US driver's license from those states.

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How Covid has affected Nagano AJET

Mar 31, 2022 12:00am
I know what you’re thinking, “the only reason I came to Japan was to take part in Nagano AJET’s amazing events, and now I can’t because of COVID.”

Well, don’t worry! We’re still doing events just with a few changes and precautions. So read on to see how we are continuing to host events while keeping you as safe as we can.

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