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Japan passes bill requiring microchipping of pets
Published on 12/06/2019
» TOKYO: The Japanese parliament on Wednesday passed a bill requiring dog and cat breeders to microchip animals and owners to voluntarily do the same to their pets in a bid to reduce the number of strays.
Toyota EV sales expected to grow in 4 Asian markets
Published on 29/05/2019
» MANILA: Toyota Motor Asia Pacific Pte Ltd on Wednesday said it sees a 4% to 5% growth in sales of its electric vehicles in four main hybrid markets in Asia, buoyed by strong sales of such vehicle type in Thailand.
Gold tub in Japan recognised by Guinness as heaviest
Published on 22/04/2019
» SASEBO, Japan: An 18-carat gold bathtub weighing 154.2 kilogrammes at a hot spring resort in southwestern Japan was recognised by Guinness World Records as the heaviest in the world, the resort's operator said on Monday.
7,000 cryptocurrency laundering cases reported in Japan in 2018
Published on 28/02/2019
» Over 7,000 cases of suspected money laundering linked to cryptocurrency were reported to Japanese police in 2018, the National Police Agency said on Thursday.
Village restores Fukushima reputation with ice cream
Published on 24/02/2019
» FUKUSHIMA, Japan: A farming village in northeastern Japan that saw demand for its produce plunge after the 2011 Fukushima nuclear crisis has found a way to spice up its image -- challenging people to try its soft-serve ice cream laced with locally grown ultra-hot peppers.