By Reuters Gender inequality may not be a top issue in the snap election, but polls suggest the ruling, scandal-hit LDP may lose its long-held majority. Source: A man’s world? Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
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By TOI World Desk To bolster passenger safety, 1,200 blade-resistant umbrellas will be placed on 600 trains in Japan’s Kansai region. Introduced by JR West after recent knife attacks, these lightweight umbrellas have reinforced components to act as shields. They are practical for use in emergencies, offering protection and allowing passengers to evacuate safely. Source: […]
By Rachel Herring Kyushu, often passed over by international visitors, is rich in crafts, history and culture. Here are four destinations to consider. Source: 4 Can’t-Miss Towns in an Often Overlooked Corner of Japan Category: Travel and Vacations, Population, Forests and Forestry, Islands, Handicrafts, Ceramics and Pottery, Japan, Kyushu (Japan), Nagasaki (Japan)