Economics/Class Relations A $3 trillion threat to global financial markets looms in Japan By Keith Preston on April 1, 2023 • ( Leave a comment ) View it in your browser. Top News Stories A $3 trillion threat to global financial markets looms in Japan Just over a week before a momentous leadership change at the Bank of Japan, investors are gearing up for the seemingly inevitable end to a … ‘Don’t blame women’: Japan birth drive sparks online debate Japan’s government has made tackling its falling birthrate a top priority, but with few women involved in official debate on the issue, some are making … Power supply forecast to remain tight for Tokyo this summer The reserve power supply capacity ratio in the Tokyo area in July could drop to 3%, the lowest level for maintaining stable supply, if an … Toyota’s shift to electric future rests on Koji Sato’s shoulders When announcing his leadership team in February, Sato said he intends to take a bolder and faster “EV first” approach, promising to overhaul battery production … NGOs slam missed chance to prevent seabed mining As two weeks of negotiations concluded over possible environmental rules restricting large-scale mining of the seabed, NGOs voiced fear that industry may soon be given … 1.5 million people in Japan living as social recluses, many as a result of the pandemic Some 20% became social recluses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a Cabinet Office survey. [ADVERTISEMENT] Other Stories News Bicycle helmets are now ‘mandatory’ in Japan. Here’s how people feel about that. Most people in the country don’t wear helmets when zipping off to work or buying groceries. But that might change thanks to a revised section … Life From Ireland to Yamanashi, kimono unlock cultural connections Two artists and fashion designers reflect on a deep dive into Japanese culture through the lens of fashion. Culture Planck Stars take their shenanigans on the road The joke’s on the naysayers: The idol-pop band of pranksters goes global with a world tour. Sports Central League rivals hoping to prevent Swallows three-peat in 2023 Hanshin’s pitching staff has turned run prevention into an art. If the hurlers get more help from the batters, Hanshin can win the pennant. Life Ainu culture at the heart of Hokkaido’s mindful tourism pivot As Hokkaido looks to promote responsible, community-based tourism centered on Ainu culture and traditions, questions remain as to who stands to gain. Attack the SystemTweetMore Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Categories: Economics/Class Relations, Geopolitics