‘Allow couples have separate surnames’
Japan’s largest business group, the Japan Business Federation, has urged the government to revise the law requiring married couples to share a single family name. The group, which represents over 1,500 member companies and 150 business organizations, believes that the…
One dead, 7 missing as two military helicopters collide, crash
One person has been confirmed dead and seven are missing after two Japanese military helicopters crashed. According to the Guardian UK, the two helicopters crashed, possibly colliding, officials stated. The crash occurred late on Saturday, according to Japan’s self-defense force…
UK, Japan economies slip into recession
The United Kingdom’s economy has entered a recession as its gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.3 percent in December 2023. According to the UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS), the fall in GDP was due to a decline in…
Four Japanese Ministers Resign Over Corruption Allegation
A fundraising scandal involving the most influential group of the ruling party in Japan led to the resignation of four cabinet officials on Thursday. Over a five-year period to 2022, more than 500 million yen (£2.8 million; $3.4 million) was…