New Bank of Japan Governor promises to revive economy
Women want a bigger voice in government
Farmers rally against TPP
Fuksuhima victims rally to support class-action suit against govt,...
Japan’s new central bank governor has promised to fulfill the government’s plan of achieving...
Japan has a poor record when it comes to women’s rights, ranking 101 out...
Although Japan has not yet made a decision on whether it will join the...
Survivors of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami who were forced to evacuate...
Japan’s new central bank governor has promised to fulfill the government’s plan of achieving a 2% inflation rate to raise Japan out of the economic doldrums within two years. His words are not convincing to many, including the outgoing governor, and the Deputy Prime Minister. However, if these goals are met, it may mean the end of a two-decade long period of economic stagnation for Japan. The new Governor...
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Japan has a poor record when it comes to women’s rights, ranking 101 out of 135 according to some statistics. A new political party founded as the result of a Facebook message is looking to change that, and to improve the lot of other disadvantaged groups as well as that of women in Japan. TOKYO (majirox news) — A new Japanese political party started as the result of a...
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Although Japan has not yet made a decision on whether it will join the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a recent announcement by Prime Minister Abe that he is seriously considering joining talks as a prelude to possible membership to the free trade bloc has sent shock waves through some parts of Japan, chiefly the protected agricultural sector. TOKYO (majirox news) — Japanese farmers whose jobs are threatened by the...
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Survivors of the March 11, 2011 earthquake and tsunami who were forced to evacuate following the multiple meltdown at the Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant are taking legal action against the power company operating the plant and the Japanese government, for damages caused by...
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The Soviet Union occupied several disputed islands off Hokkaido in 1945, and this resulted in Japan and the USSR – now Japan and Russia – feeling unable to sign a peace treaty to end World War II. The Northern Territories, as they are known...
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A pro wrestler may seem like an unlikely ambassador for peace and for human rights. But Antonio Inoki, a Japanese wrestler, has made these ideals a part of his life. Legendary Japanese wrestler Antonio Inoki recently received a hero’s welcome at the Wrestling for...
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TOKYO (majirox news) — The $21 billion funeral industry is changing as more Japanese households are cutting down on the expensive business of dying during the global economic downturn. Many Japanese are choosing cheaper funerals as the aging population is growing. In fact, Japan has the highest proportion of elderly citizens over the age...
NAGANO (majirox news) — Most people are repulsed by the idea of eating crows. The mere mention of eating these unpopular birds is like suggesting eating rodents. It’s a shame, said Norihiko Fujiki, a French-trained chef and owner of the trendy French restaurant Espoir, because if properly prepared crows are delicious. “If we can...
