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Japan Introduces Massive Campaign For Youth To Consume More Alcohol To Stimulate Economy
Japan urged its young adults to consume more alcohol due to a decrease in income collections. In an effort to strengthen the economy and tackle a troubling demographic issue, Nationwide Tax Agency established a national business competition named 'Sake Viva' to encourage alcohol use among the country's youth. The initiative encourages young people to develop business concepts that will raise demand for Japanese alcoholic beverages.
Tags: Japan, alcohol, fall in economy, economy crisis, campaign
Courtesy: DNA INDIA
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Taiwan Looks Forward To Welcoming Japanese Politicians
Taiwanese officials welcomed the upcoming visit of Japanese politicians to the self-governing island nation, amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan. Furuya Keiji, chairman of Japan ROC Diet Members’ Consultative Council and Secretary General Kihara Monuru are scheduled to visit Taiwan between August 22-24. The officials are expected to discuss multilateral ties with US and other nations, and also the ongoing military flex by China.
Tags: Taiwan, Japan, China, nancy pelosi, Furuya Keiji
Courtesy: ANI
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Shinzo Abe's Assassin Tetsuya Yamagami To Be Detained Till Nov For Mental Evaluation
Former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe's assassin Tetsuya Yamagami will be detained till November for mental evaluation. The officials during this time will determine whether to send the suspect for murder trial. Yamagami (41) allegedly assassinated Abe while the leader was making a campaign speech outside a busy train station on July 8. Yamagami told police that Abe… read-more
Tags: Shinzo Abe, Tetsuya Yamagami, Japan, Assassination, PM Killed
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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India Defeats Japan 3-1 At FIH Hockey Women's World Cup 2022
The Indian women's team defeated Japan 3-1 in the 9-12th placings match of the FIH Hockey Women's World Cup Spain and Netherlands 2022 at Estadi Olimpic de Terrassa, Spain on July 13. Navneet Kaur led the way for India with a brace, and Deep Grace Ekka also scored an important goal in the game. Yu Asai scored the only goal for Japan in the game.
Tags: Hockey, India, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup, Japan, Spain
Courtesy: ANI
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Assassin, Tetsuya Yamagami, Arrested
Tetsuya Yamagami, a 41-year-old Nara City resident, has been confirmed as the suspect detained for shooting former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on July 8. A gun was recovered by police. The offender did not attempt to flee when the cops were apprehending him. Until roughly 2005, Abe's assailant worked for the Maritime Self Defence Force. Yamagami informed the police that he had hatred toward Abe and wanted to kill him.
Tags: Tetsuya Yamagami, Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe, Japan, Shot, Accused
Courtesy: Zee news
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India To Observe One-Day Mourning In Honor Of Late PM Shinzo Abe: PM Modi
Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe died hours after being shot at a campaign speech in western Japan on July 8. The news of the attack on Abe has shocked and concerned world leaders. "As a mark of our deepest respect for former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo, a one day national mourning shall be observed on 9 July 2022," said Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Tags: Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, mourning, Japan, Shot
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe Attacked, Fell Unconscious During Stump Speech
Former Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe fell unconscious after being attacked by unidentified men in Western Japan's Nara City. As per local media reports, gunshots were heard and Abe was found unconscious on July 8. The police arrested the attacker, who targeted the former PM from behind when Abe was giving a stump speech on the streets of the city. Further details behind the attack are awaited.
Tags: Former Japan PM Shinzo Abe, attacked, Nara City, Gunshot, Japan
Courtesy: ANI
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Japanese Govt Urges Citizens To Conserve Power Amid Rising Heatwave & Power Shortage
In an official statement, the Japanese government urged its citizens to conserve power, amid possible power shortages in the Tokyo region, especially when the nation reported heatwaves. The economy and industry ministry urged people, serviced by Tokyo Electric Power Co. to turn off lights for three hours, from 3 pm -Tokyo time, and use air conditions in extreme heat. Furthermore, on June 26, many people were admitted amid heat stroke.
Tags: Japan, heatwave, Power supply, Tokyo Citizens, Conserve Power
Courtesy: The Free Press Journal
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Japan Court Rules Japan's Ban On Same-Sex Marriage 'Not Unconstitutional'
The court in Osaka, Japan's largest city, on June 19 declared the country's prohibition on same-sex marriage was not unconstitutional. The verdict contrasts with a March 2021 judgment by a Sapporo court that declared the prohibition on same-sex marriage "unconstitutional." It shattered campaigners' expectations of putting pressure on the government to pass legislation to address the issue, and it sparked a flood of comments on social media… read-more
Tags: Japan, japan court, Same Sex Marriage, Ban, LGBTQ community
Courtesy: Free Press Journal
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PV Sindhu Bags Bronze Medal At Badminton Asia Championship 2022
Japanese shuttler Akane Yamaguchi defeated India's PV Sindhu by 13-21, 21-19, 16-21 in a one hour and six minute match of the Badminton Asia Championship 2022. With this, India secured another Bronze medal at the continental event. Sindhu dominated the early exchanges, but in the second game and the third game, Yamaguchi took a lead. Furthermore, Indian shuttler Sindhu's first Asian Championships medal was in 2014 against Wang Shixian (China… read-more
Tags: Badminton Asia Championship, Badminton, PV Sindhu, India, Japan
Courtesy: ANI
