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Japan, U.S. Agree Dollar-Yen Rate Reflects Economic Fundamentals
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed in Banff, Canada, on Wednesday that the current dollar-yen exchange rate reflects economic fundamentals, reaffirming their commitment to market-determined exchange rates amidst ongoing bilateral tariff negotiat...
Japan, U.S. Agree Dollar-Yen Rate Reflects Economic Fundamentals
Japanese Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato and U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed in Banff, Canada, on Wednesday that the current dollar-yen exchange rate reflects economic fundamentals, reaffirming their commitment to market-determined exchange rates amidst ongoing bilateral tariff negotiat...
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Japanese Agriculture Minister Resigns Amid Soaring Rice Prices
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Etō resigned after admitting he never buys rice due to receiving gifts, amid public anger over soaring food prices and pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of July elections; the average price of rice has nearly doubled in the past year, reaching a recor...
Japanese Agriculture Minister Resigns Amid Soaring Rice Prices
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Etō resigned after admitting he never buys rice due to receiving gifts, amid public anger over soaring food prices and pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba ahead of July elections; the average price of rice has nearly doubled in the past year, reaching a recor...
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Rice Crisis Costs Japan's Agriculture Minister His Job
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned Wednesday following public backlash over comments about his abundance of rice amidst record-high prices (4,268 yen/$29.4 USD per 5kg), impacting Prime Minister Ishiba's already low approval ratings before July's elections.
Rice Crisis Costs Japan's Agriculture Minister His Job
Japanese Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned Wednesday following public backlash over comments about his abundance of rice amidst record-high prices (4,268 yen/$29.4 USD per 5kg), impacting Prime Minister Ishiba's already low approval ratings before July's elections.
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Japanese Mathematician Wins Prestigious Abel Prize, Raises Concerns About Japan's Math Education
Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara won the 2024 Abel Prize for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, highlighting Norway's emphasis on math education while expressing concerns about Japan's system.
Japanese Mathematician Wins Prestigious Abel Prize, Raises Concerns About Japan's Math Education
Japanese mathematician Masaki Kashiwara won the 2024 Abel Prize for his contributions to algebraic analysis and representation theory, highlighting Norway's emphasis on math education while expressing concerns about Japan's system.
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Japan's AI Anime Boom: Copyright Concerns and Labor Shortages
Studio Ghibli's AI filter sparked a copyright debate in Japan, where a 2019 law allows AI training on copyrighted material without consent, despite 94 percent of artists expressing concern; the industry also uses AI to combat labor shortages, but this raises job security fears.
Japan's AI Anime Boom: Copyright Concerns and Labor Shortages
Studio Ghibli's AI filter sparked a copyright debate in Japan, where a 2019 law allows AI training on copyrighted material without consent, despite 94 percent of artists expressing concern; the industry also uses AI to combat labor shortages, but this raises job security fears.
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Ishiba's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Soaring Rice Prices in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's approval rating has plunged to a record low of 27.4% amid public anger over doubled rice prices, prompting calls for consumption tax cuts ahead of July's upper house elections, despite government efforts to release stockpiled rice and negotiate with the US on...
Ishiba's Approval Rating Plummets Amid Soaring Rice Prices in Japan
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's approval rating has plunged to a record low of 27.4% amid public anger over doubled rice prices, prompting calls for consumption tax cuts ahead of July's upper house elections, despite government efforts to release stockpiled rice and negotiate with the US on...
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Nakasendo: A Journey Through Japan's Edo Period
The Nakasendo, a 540km Edo period trade route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto, offers preserved sections like the 7.3km Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku trail showcasing traditional post towns and highlighting Japan's historical and cultural heritage.
Nakasendo: A Journey Through Japan's Edo Period
The Nakasendo, a 540km Edo period trade route connecting Tokyo and Kyoto, offers preserved sections like the 7.3km Magome-juku to Tsumago-juku trail showcasing traditional post towns and highlighting Japan's historical and cultural heritage.
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Rice Crisis Costs Japan's Agriculture Minister His Job
Japan's Agriculture Minister, Taku Eto, resigned after sparking outrage over comments about his rice surplus amidst record-high prices, forcing the government to release emergency reserves and import foreign rice, impacting public opinion and threatening the ruling party's upcoming election.
Rice Crisis Costs Japan's Agriculture Minister His Job
Japan's Agriculture Minister, Taku Eto, resigned after sparking outrage over comments about his rice surplus amidst record-high prices, forcing the government to release emergency reserves and import foreign rice, impacting public opinion and threatening the ruling party's upcoming election.
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Japan's Farm Minister Resigns Amid Rice Gift Controversy
Japanese Farm Minister Taku Eto resigned Wednesday following criticism over comments about receiving numerous rice gifts from supporters amid rising food prices; Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed Shinjiro Koizumi as his replacement.
Japan's Farm Minister Resigns Amid Rice Gift Controversy
Japanese Farm Minister Taku Eto resigned Wednesday following criticism over comments about receiving numerous rice gifts from supporters amid rising food prices; Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba appointed Shinjiro Koizumi as his replacement.
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Japan's Last Captive Sea Otters Highlight Species' Critical Status
Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, Japan, showcases its last two sea otters, May and Kira, highlighting the critically endangered species' plight due to hunting, pollution (like the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill), and habitat loss, while a small Hokkaido population offers some hope.
Japan's Last Captive Sea Otters Highlight Species' Critical Status
Toba Aquarium in Mie Prefecture, Japan, showcases its last two sea otters, May and Kira, highlighting the critically endangered species' plight due to hunting, pollution (like the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill), and habitat loss, while a small Hokkaido population offers some hope.
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Australia's Browse LNG Project Faces Critical Decision
Australia's Environment Minister faces a crucial decision by next week on the $17.5 billion Browse LNG project, capable of supplying 11.4 million tons annually to Japan and China, amid delays and environmental protests, threatening Australia's role as a key LNG supplier.
Australia's Browse LNG Project Faces Critical Decision
Australia's Environment Minister faces a crucial decision by next week on the $17.5 billion Browse LNG project, capable of supplying 11.4 million tons annually to Japan and China, amid delays and environmental protests, threatening Australia's role as a key LNG supplier.
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Japan's Rice Shortage: Extreme Heat, Tourism, and a 50-Year-Old Policy Converge in a National Crisis
Record heat and increased tourism have caused an unprecedented rice shortage in Japan, driving prices up and prompting government intervention, including the release of strategic reserves and the first rice import from South Korea since 1999.
Japan's Rice Shortage: Extreme Heat, Tourism, and a 50-Year-Old Policy Converge in a National Crisis
Record heat and increased tourism have caused an unprecedented rice shortage in Japan, driving prices up and prompting government intervention, including the release of strategic reserves and the first rice import from South Korea since 1999.
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