“Era change scams” seen across Japan
April 9, 2019
Tokyo–Scams capitalizing on the change of era, from Heisei to Reiwa, which takes place upon the May 1 Imperial transition, have been seen across Japan. The National Consumer Affairs Center of Japan warns of such “era change scams,” in which
Japan to redesign banknotes for first time in 20 years
April 9, 2019
Tokyo–The Japanese government plans to redesign the country’s 10,000-yen, 5,000-yen and 1,000-yen bills, aiming to circulate the new banknotes from 2024, it has been learned. Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Taro Aso is expected to announce the plan as
Abe tells leaving S. Korean ambassador about concerns over bilateral ties
April 9, 2019
Tokyo–Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, during a meeting Monday with the outgoing South Korean ambassador to Japan, expressed his worries about soured relations between the two neighboring East Asian countries. Receiving a courtesy call from the ambassador, Lee Su-Hoon, who is
TOKYO REPORT: Men aged 39-56 to get free shots for rubella
April 9, 2019
Tokyo–The health ministry has decided to offer free rubella vaccinations for three years to men who were not given the opportunity to be immunized through regular public vaccination programs, hoping to halt the further spread of the disease in Japan.
Ghosn video to be released on Tuesday
April 9, 2019
Tokyo–A video of former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn defending himself against charges of financial misconduct will be released on Tuesday by his lawyers, informed sources said Monday. The lawyers, including Junichiro Hironaka, will show the nine-minute video, which
Abe to visit North America, Europe from April 22
April 8, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Monday that he will visit six countries, including the United States, France and Italy, for eight days from April 22. At a meeting of the government and ruling parties, Abe said he will also
Japanese Prince Hisahito enters Junior High School
April 8, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Prince Hisahito, 12, was enrolled in Ochanomizu University Junior High School in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward on Monday. The prince, the third and youngest child of Prince Akishino, the second son of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko, and Princess Kiko,
Abe, crown prince meet for first time since new era name release
April 8, 2019
Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Monday met with Crown Prince Naruhito for the first time since the announcement on April 1 of the name of the country’s next era. At the meeting at the Togu Palace, the residence of
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