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Japan to formally adopt digital textbooks
Kyodo News, Published on 24/09/2025
» Japan decided Wednesday to allow textbooks to be used only in digital form in schools, with a plan to introduce the step in public elementary schools from fiscal 2030.
More than 1.3m Osaka Expo tickets remain unused before Oct end
Published on 23/09/2025
» More than 1.3 million admission tickets for the World Exposition in Osaka remain unused, less than a month to go before the event ends on Oct 13, according to the organiser's data released on Monday.
Japan city passes ordinance to cap smartphone use at 2 hours per day
Published on 23/09/2025
» The assembly of a central Japan city on Monday passed an ordinance that recommends all residents limit their use of smartphones, video game consoles and other digital devices to two hours a day outside of work and school, though there will be no penalties.
Too many bowls? Ramen lovers may face higher health risks, study suggests
Published on 23/09/2025
» In Japan's ramen-loving heartland, researchers have stirred the pot with a study suggesting that slurping down the beloved noodle dish three or more times a week might carry health risks.
Pet-friendly wines for cats, dogs take off in New Zealand
Kyodo News, Published on 20/09/2025
» WELLINGTON — A non-alcoholic, pet-friendly "wine" for cats and dogs has been launched in New Zealand using catnip as a key ingredient to boost the moods of furry friends, with its maker keen on exporting it to countries including Japan.
JAL to impose pay cuts on 37 executives after pilot drinking episode
Published on 19/09/2025
» Japan Airlines said Wednesday that it will cut the pay of 37 executives, including its president and all board members, after a captain scheduled to fly an international flight drank alcohol before duty, causing delays of up to 20 hours.
X possibly falling short in compliance with Japan rules on content removal
Kyodo News, Published on 17/09/2025
» KYODO — Social media platform X's requirement for non-users to become members of the service in order to request the deletion of harmful posts targeting them potentially violates rules in Japan against imposing "excessive" burdens on online victims, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
Teens arrested in Japan for smuggling liquid cannabis from Thailand
Kyodo News, Published on 17/09/2025
» KYODO — Two teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of smuggling liquid that contained tetrahydrocannabinol, a psychoactive component of cannabis, from Thailand, police said on Tuesday.
Japan's rice demand estimate lifted as tourists' consumption factored in
Published on 12/09/2025
» The farm ministry said on Thursday demand for staple rice in Japan for the year to June 2026 could rise by up to 380,000 tonnes from the initial estimate to 7.11 million tonnes after factoring in consumption by inbound tourists and other variables.
7-Eleven begins trial of shelf-stocking, floor-cleaning robots in Tokyo
Published on 09/09/2025
» 7-Eleven Japan Co on Tuesday introduced worker robots to one of its convenience stores in Tokyo, with the trial part of an automation push necessitated by Japan's worker shortage.