Month: December 2024
Instagram Rolls Out new Feature to Schedule Direct Messages
Instagram has developed a new option that allows users to schedule messages to be sent to direct at a specific time and date. This feature…
Japan government submits ¥13.9 trillion draft extra budget
The Japanese government recently submitted to Parliament a draft additional budget of 13.9 trillion yen ($92.7 billion). This budget is aimed at supporting a new…
Japan’s royals meet Turkish-Japanese community in Istanbul
Crown Prince Fumihito and Crown Prince Kiko of Japan visited people in Istanbul on December 6. They met to talk about people with a historical…
Japanese Actress, Singer Miho Nakayama Accidentally Drowned, Says Agency
Actress and musician Miho Nakayama ~54 years) passed away on December 6, 2024. According to her agency report, she died in a bathtub fall. There…
Japan easing of visa restrictions for Chinese tourists
The Japanese government intends to ease visa requirements for tourists from China. This is a step in the relations between the two countries. Beijing has…
New Year’s travel in Japan may reach record levels
Spending on domestic travel to Japan during the New Year holidays will increase by 4.9 percent compared to last year and reach a record 43,000…
Tokyo government considering fund for housing support
The Tokyo Metropolitan government plans to create a fund to support the middle class with housing. The initiative is associated with a sharp rise in…
Japan to provide defense equipment for 4 countries
Japan is taking steps to enhance its security connections with several nations through its Official Security Assistance (OSA) program for the fiscal year 2024. This…
Japanese actress, singer Miho Nakayama found dead at home
Renowned Japanese actress and singer Miho Nakayama was found dead in her Tokyo home on December 6. She was 54 years old. Nakayama rose to…