Preparing Japan’s alpine route for reopening
Workers are busy preparing to reopen a scenic mountain route through central Japan's Northern Alps after a winter closure.
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Japan to take needed measures over N.Korea missile
The Japanese Cabinet Ministers attending the country's National Security Council have confirmed that Japan will brace itself for possible emergencies.
Japan: survey shows labor shortage worsening
Survey shows a growing number of Japanese employers feel their companies are understaffed.
Vietnamese girl’s funeral held in Hanoi
The funeral of a Vietnamese girl found killed in Chiba prefecture near Tokyo was held in her homeland on Monday.
Philippines submits more projects for Japanese funding
The Philippines submitted additional infrastructure, energy and industrial zone projects for possible funding by Japan.
Japan: Foreigners staying at Narita offered bus tours
Foreigners staying near Narita Airport outside Tokyo will be offered sightseeing bus tours starting next month.
Filipino fisherman rescued by Japanese fishing boat recounts 58-day sea ordeal
The young man recounted an astonishing tale of survival as he arrived from his first-ever plane ride at Manila airport, 3 weeks after his rescue by a Japanese fishing vessel.
Narita Airport to introduce self-service baggage drop machines
Narita International Airport in Chiba Prefecture, east of Tokyo, unveiled Tuesday self-service baggage drop machines for international flights.
Japanese government: Action plan for workplace reform
The Japanese government has drawn up a plan to overhaul working conditions and practices at firms and factories around the country.
Japan leases patrol aircraft to Philippines
Japan has delivered 2 of up to 5 trainer aircraft that it leased to the Philippines to help the country boost its maritime patrol capacity.
