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This is what Japan's future spaceport might look like, and it's pretty stylish
A team of Japanese architects have designed a futuristic concept for a spaceport, in Tokyo Bay, in anticipation of the expansion of the Japanese space programme.
Japan
COVID-19 is causing the Japanese to swap city life for the countryside
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to teleworking, more and more of Japan's young professionals are leaving Tokyo for the countryside.
Japan
Japan wants to be carbon neutral by 2050. Here's what it will mean for nuclear energy
Following the Fukushima meltdown in 2011, Japan closed all but two of its nuclear reactors, but as it now plans to go carbon neutral by 2050, the industry is set for a revival.
Japan
COVID-19 is set to deepen Japan's demographic crisis
Pregnancies and marriages have fallen in Japan during the crisis, which could intensify existing demographic challenges.
Japan
Japan's plan to become carbon neutral by 2050
Japan's new Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga has announced the goal to be carbon neutral by 2050, which will involve solar cells and carbon recycling.
JRS2020
COVID-19 shows why Japan cannot wait to act on gender equality
COVID-19 affected women's economic opportunities more than men's. In Japan, this is especially pronounced. Here are three ways to address the gender gap.
SDG 05: Gender Equality
Japan Airlines ditches 'ladies and gentlemen' for gender-neutral greetings
Following Air Canada and EasyJet, Japan airlines will drop the phrase 'ladies and gentlemen' in a commitment to not discriminate on gender identity.
Beyond Geopolitics
Geopolitics and investment in emerging markets after COVID-19
The pandemic has opened up an opportunity for international investors and companies to invest in infrastructure in emerging markets.
Japan
What a new Prime Minister will mean for the future of Japan
Japan has bid farewell to Shinzo Abe, after serving 8 years as Prime Minister. Yoshihide Suga is ready to replace him, but as Akira Kawamoto writes, it won't be easy.
Japan
Guilt is fuelling Japan’s gender gap – Here are 3 ways we can stop it
Women rather than men often face greater responsibility and guilt for being neither the ideal mother nor the ideal employee, according to an IMF Working Paper.
Iceland
These are the world’s most peaceful regions in 2020
Global peacefulness has fallen by 2.5% since 2008, costing the global economy $14.5 trillion. And COVID-19 could trigger a wave of future unrest.
Japan
This app lets sports fans cheer out loud in the stadium when watching remotely
Sports fixtures around the world are resuming after COVID-19 lockdowns – but without supporters in the stadiums. The Remote Cheerer app could help match day feel more like normal.
Japan
This chart shows which countries have the highest and lowest job satisfaction
According to the latest Randstad Workmonitor, Indians are the most satisfied at work while the Japanese are the least satisfied out of 34 countries surveyed.
COVID-19
These are the countries looking to subsidize holidays after COVID-19
Nations across the globe have plans and proposals to incentivize tourism and help revive an industry devastated by the coronavirus pandemic.
Arts and Culture
Here are some non-coronavirus stories you might have missed this week
There is more to the news agenda than coronavirus. From Eurovision’s voting tactics to overlooked pollinators, here are some of the stories you might have missed.