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Japan’s Population Declines by Record 898,000 Amid Demographic Crisis

Japan’s Population Declines by Record 898,000 Amid Demographic Crisis

The decline, driven by aging demographics and a record-low fertility rate (1.2 children per woman in 2023), has prompted urgent policy measures. In June 2024, Japan passed legislation to boost birthrates, expanding child allowances and parental leave. Officials warn the…
Japan Reinstates Free Public High School Education

Japan Reinstates Free Public High School Education

Japan’s parliament, the Diet, has voted to make public high school education free for all students, reversing a previous decision that reinstated tuition fees in 2013 after their abolition in 2010, HRW reported. This new measure, included in the latest…
Japan Enhances AI Education in High Schools

Japan Enhances AI Education in High Schools

Japan is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) education in high schools, recognizing the need to equip students for the technology’s significant potential—both beneficial and harmful, Anadolu Agency reported. According to public broadcaster NHK, 48 senior high school textbooks…
Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi

Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi

The honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi will host its annual women’s gathering in commemoration of the passing of Lady Khadijah al-Kubra (peace be upon her). This event will take place on Wednesday, the 11th of Ramadan, corresponding to March…
Japanese Prime Minister Proposes AI Legislation Amid Rising Concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Proposes AI Legislation Amid Rising Concerns

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for legislation aimed at minimizing the dangers and risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI), Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking to lawmakers, Ishiba emphasized the importance of AI in addressing Japan’s low productivity issues. He…
Record 527 Schoolchildren Commit Suicide in Japan in 2024

Record 527 Schoolchildren Commit Suicide in Japan in 2024

According to recent data released by Japan’s Health and Welfare Ministry, a record 527 students from elementary and secondary schools took their own lives in 2024, Anadolu Agency reported. This figure represents an increase of 14 from the previous year…
Rising Demand for Muslim Burial Plots in Japan

Rising Demand for Muslim Burial Plots in Japan

As Japan’s Muslim population grows, so does the demand for burial plots that align with Islamic practices, which prohibit cremation, Japan Today reported. Local governments are exploring the establishment of new cemeteries, but some community leaders express concerns over sanitary…
Japan Kicks off research to make Moon habitation reality

Japan Kicks off research to make Moon habitation reality

Japan is advancing its efforts to establish a human presence on the Moon, with Kyoto University collaborating with construction firm Kajima Corp to create a lunar habitat that simulates artificial gravity, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative, called the “Neo Lunar…
Japan’s Innovative Solution to Driver Shortage and Emissions: Automated Cargo Transport System

Japan’s Innovative Solution to Driver Shortage and Emissions: Automated Cargo Transport System

Japan is launching an innovative automated cargo transport system, referred to as the “conveyor belt road,” connecting Tokyo and Osaka, VOA reported yesterday. This initiative aims to address a severe shortage of truck drivers exacerbated by recent labor laws limiting…
Severe Flooding, Landslides Hit Japan’s Ishikawa Region: 1 dead, 7 missing

Severe Flooding, Landslides Hit Japan’s Ishikawa Region: 1 dead, 7 missing

One person has died and at least seven are missing in Japan’s Ishikawa region following unprecedented rainfall that triggered floods and landslides, Arba News reported today. Authorities reported that a dozen rivers burst their banks by 11:00 AM (0200 GMT),…
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