Japan Cautious about Taking Seoul to ICJ over Comfort Women
Tokyo, Jan.
Japan Eyes Vehicle-Mounted Laser to Ward Off Drone Attacks
Tokyo, Jan. 11 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Defense Ministry will begin research on ways to ward off drone attacks by using vehicle-mounted laser, according to informed sources.
Japan Condemns Arrests of Activists in Hong Kong
Tokyo, Jan. 7 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government Thursday condemned the arrests of 53 pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong on suspicion of violating the national security law.
Japan Saury Catches Hit Record Low in 2020
Tokyo, Jan. 6 (Jiji Press)--Japan's saury catches in 2020 fell 27 pct from the previous year to a record low of 29,566 tons, an industry body said Wednesday.
Japan's Parliament Faces Long Road to Going Online
Tokyo, Dec. 29 (Jiji Press)--The Diet, Japan's parliament, is facing difficulties in holding sessions online despite the novel coronavirus epidemic.
"Demon Slayer" Movie Tops Japan's Box-Office Rankings
Tokyo, Dec. 28 (Jiji Press)--The animated film "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train" has topped Japan's all-time box-office rankings for movies, industry data showed Monday.
Japan to Ban Arrivals of Foreigners from around World
Tokyo, Dec. 26 (Jiji Press)--The Japanese government said Saturday it will ban arrivals of foreigners from around the world from Monday until the end of next month.
1st Cases of Coronavirus Variant Confirmed in Japan
Tokyo, Dec. 25 (Jiji Press)--Japan has confirmed the first domestic cases of the new variant of the novel coronavirus that has been spreading in Britain, the health ministry said Friday.
