Need a Pharmacy on Your Trip? Japan’s Got You Covered (and Speaking Your Language!) Imagine this: You’re finally in Japan! Cherry blossoms are blooming, the ramen is incredible, and you’re soaking in the vibrant culture. But suddenly, you feel a tickle in your throat, or maybe you overdid it at that onsen. What do you … Read more
Strengthening Disaster Resistance: Government Calls for Proposals to Upgrade Cable TV Networks On April 17, 2025, at 8:00 PM, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (総務省) officially announced a call for proposals related to the “Project to Strengthening Disaster Resistance for Cable TV Networks.” This initiative aims to bolster the resilience of cable TV … Read more
Minister Hira’s Press Conference of April 15th, 2025: A Summary On April 16th, 2025, the Digital Agency (デジタル庁) published a summary of Minister Hira’s press conference held the previous day, April 15th, 2025. While the actual summary document is only available in Japanese on the Digital Agency’s website (https://www.digital.go.jp/speech/minister-250415-01), we can infer some potential key … Read more
Food Safety Committee to Hold 981st Meeting: What You Need to Know On April 17, 2025, at 06:00, the Cabinet Office (内閣府) announced the upcoming holding of the 981st meeting of the Food Safety Committee (食品安全委員会), scheduled for April 22, 2025. This announcement, found on the official website of the Food Safety Committee (www.fsc.go.jp/iinkai_annai/annai/annai981.html), signals … Read more
My Number Card Evaluation System: Updated Materials for 2025 The Japanese Digital Agency (デジタル庁) announced an update to the “Materials for the evaluation system for information systems for the spread of My Number cards” on April 16, 2025, at 06:00. This update is a significant step towards ensuring the security and effective utilization of the … Read more
AMD CEO Lisa Su Meets with Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba: A Deep Dive into Potential Implications On April 17, 2025, AMD Chairman and CEO Lisa Su paid a courtesy call to Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba at the Prime Minister’s Office (Kantei). While the brief announcement from the Kantei website offers few details, this meeting signifies … Read more
Japan’s Digital Agency Pushes Forward with Educational Credentials Ecosystem: Minutes of the Second Study Group Meeting Published On April 16, 2025, at 6:00 AM, Japan’s Digital Agency (デジタル庁) announced the publication of the minutes from the second meeting of the “Study Group on the Formation of the Certification Base in the Educational Field” (教育分野における認証基盤の形成に関する検討会). This … Read more
Okay, here’s a detailed article based on the provided information and drawing on what we know about Japan-US trade relations, focusing on making it easy to understand: Prime Minister Ishiba Addresses US Tariff Measures Following Japan-US Consultations [Date of Article: Based on 2025-04-17, assuming same day reporting] Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba held a press conference … Read more
Unveiling the Secrets of Japanese Food: A Journey Beyond the Plate Imagine stepping beyond the gleaming restaurant counters, past the fragrant aromas of simmering dashi and sizzling tempura, and into the heart of where Japan’s culinary magic is born. According to the 観光庁多言語解説文データベース, a publication regarding “production facilities (food processing)” appeared on April 18, 2025. … Read more
Japan’s Digital Agency Launches Study Group for Education Certification Infrastructure On April 16, 2025, the Digital Agency of Japan announced the publication of the minutes from the inaugural meeting of a study group dedicated to establishing a certification infrastructure in the field of education. This marks a significant step towards modernizing and streamlining the way … Read more