Why can’t the Republicans quit Donald Trump? Keith Preston 3 years ago Top News Stories How the deteriorating Twitter experience affects its prized Japan market Concerns are growing over the fate of the site following a series of revisions since Elon Musk acquired it that have prompted a chorus of … My Number, Fukushima concerns push Kishida Cabinet support rate down The support rating dropped to 34.3% from 40.8% in the previous poll in mid-June, while the disapproval rating increased to 48.6% from 41.6%. Why China is opposed to the release of treated water in Fukushima Japan’s plan is facing a strong backlash from China, South Korea and other locations in the Pacific. But where are the concerns coming from? Japan, South Korea and U.S. hold trilateral missile defense drill after North’s ICBM launch The rare exercises come as North Korea’s continued weapons tests push trilateral security ties closer than ever. Record number of government employees file workplace complaints Among the consultations and complaints, harassment topped the list, followed by problems related to working hours and other workplace issues. Japan issues heatstroke alerts as temperatures soar The government issued heatstroke alerts for 20 of the country’s 47 prefectures, mainly in the east and southwest, affecting tens of millions of people. Other Stories News From soup stock to supercrop: Japan shows off its seaweed savvy Research into new applications for the marine plant — from carbon absorption to reducing methane emissions from cattle — is flourishing. Opinion Why can’t the Republicans quit Donald Trump? Republican presidential candidates are preaching the same message — but Trumpism without Trump isn’t selling. Life Grace Choy: Japan is so close, yet so far, from authentic Chinese cuisine It might be an impossible task to teach everyone in Japan that Chinese cuisine isn’t just greasy fried rice and oily wontons. Community A great dog who is sprightly but won’t tug on the leash Barley is coming to Tokyo in the hopes of finding a new place to live. Give him a chance and you’ll get a best friend … Sports Refugee soccer team breaking boundaries with globetrotting tour Formed just months ago in Utah, Team SheBelongs aims to promote acceptance and change the global conversation surrounding refugees and displaced persons. Life Long story short, cont’d: Brevity rules in Japanese grammar The Japanese don’t just abbreviate their vocabulary, when you’re short on time even grammatical structures can get the chop. Attack the System Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Tumblr Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit