<p>An American man has been arrested for allegedly carving letters into a torii gate at a Meiji Jingu Shrine in Japan's Tokyo.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tokyo Metropolitan Police alleged that the 65-year-old man used his fingernails to carve five letters into the pillar of a torii gate at the popular tourist spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The suspect, Steve Lee Hayes, was arrested on Wednesday (Nov 13) on charges of property damage, a Tokyo Metropolitan Police spokesperson told CNN.</p>

<p>The man carved five letters, believed to be the tourist's family name into a gate pillar, public broadcaster NHK reported.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Police identified the suspect by reviewing security camera footage and launched an investigation.</p>

<p>The suspect and his family arrived in Japan for sightseeing on Monday (Nov 11).&nbsp;</p>

<p>A spokesperson confirmed that the US Embassy staff have visited Hayes and are providing consular assistance. However, they declined to give further details due to privacy concerns.</p>

<p>The suspect now faces up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 300,000 yen ($1,918) for the alleged vandalism.</p>

<p>Japan has been witnessing a surge in visitors from across the world. However, it becomes a problem as the country also struggles with misbehaving visitors.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Japan: Shigeru Ishiba To Continue As Prime Minister</strong></p>

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<h2><strong>Similar incidents&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>In September, Japan's local police told CNN that a 61-year-old Austrian man was arrested for having sex on the grounds of a shrine in Kesennuma, a small coastal town about 310 miles north of Tokyo. He then faced charges of disrespecting a place of worship.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Later in October, a Chile-based fitness influencer faces online backlash for posting a clip of herself doing pull-up exercises on a red gate at a different Japanese shrine.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The woman had 139,000 followers on Instagram. She later posted an apology video on the social media platform, saying "it “wasn’t my intention to show disrespect”.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


An American man has been arrested for allegedly carving letters into a torii gate at a Meiji Jingu Shrine in Japan's Tokyo. Tokyo Metropolitan Police alleged that the 65-year-old man used his fingernails to carve five letters into the pillar of a torii gate at the popular tourist spot.

An American man has been arrested for allegedly carving letters into a torii gate at a Meiji Jingu Shrine in Japan's Tokyo. Tokyo Metropolitan Police alleged that the 65-year-old man used his fingernails to carve five letters into the pillar of a torii gate at the popular tourist spot. The suspect, Steve Lee Hayes, was arrested on Wednesday (Nov 13) on charges of property damage, a Tokyo Metropolitan Police spokesperson told CNN. The man carved five letters, believed to be the tourist's family name into a gate pillar, public broadcaster NHK reported. Also read: Japan to create a 'conveyor belt road' connecting Tokyo and Osaka Police identified the suspect by reviewing security camera footage and launched an investigation. The suspect and his family arrived in Japan for sightseeing on Monday (Nov 11). A spokesperson confirmed that the US Embassy staff have visited Hayes and are providing consular assistance. However, they declined to give further details due to privacy concerns. The suspect now faces up to three years in prison or a fine of up to 300,000 yen ($1,918) for the alleged vandalism. Japan has been witnessing a surge in visitors from across the world. However, it becomes a problem as the country also struggles with misbehaving visitors. Watch | Japan: Shigeru Ishiba To Continue As Prime Minister × Similar incidents In September, Japan's local police told CNN that a 61-year-old Austrian man was arrested for having sex on the grounds of a shrine in Kesennuma, a small coastal town about 310 miles north of Tokyo. He then faced charges of disrespecting a place of worship. Later in October, a Chile-based fitness influencer faces online backlash for posting a clip of herself doing pull-up exercises on a red gate at a different Japanese shrine. The woman had 139,000 followers on Instagram. She later posted an apology video on the social media platform, saying "it “wasn’t my intention to show disrespect”. (With inputs from agencies)

American tourist arrested for allegedly defacing Tokyo's Meiji Jingu Shrine

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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on November 11, unveiled a $65 billion plan to boost the country's chip and artificial intelligence (AI) industries through subsidies and other financial incentives, according to a detailed report by Reuters.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span lang="EN-GB">Objective of the plan</span></strong></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">The plan, which will provide support worth 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) or more by fiscal 2030, comes as countries look to strengthen control over their chip supply chains after global shocks including trade tensions between the United States and China, the Reuters report explained further.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Japan's government intends to submit the plan, including bills to support the mass production of next-generation chips, to the next parliament session, according to a draft of the plan seen by Reuters earlier on November 11.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">It specifically targets chip foundry venture Rapidus and other suppliers of chips for artificial intelligence, the draft showed. The government expects the economic impact to total around 160 trillion yen, according to the draft.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Rapidus is headed by industry veterans and is targeting mass production of cutting-edge chips on the northern island of Hokkaido from 2027 in partnership with IBM and Belgium-based research organisation Imec.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">In a news conference on Monday, Ishiba confirmed that the government would not issue deficit-covering bonds to finance its plan to support Japan's semiconductor industry, although he did not provide details on alternative funding sources. Deficit-covering bonds are typically issued to offset shortfalls in state revenue, the Reuters report elaborated further.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Last year, the Japanese government announced an allocation of 2 trillion yen to bolster the semiconductor sector. The new plan, which is part of a broader economic package to be approved by the cabinet on November 22, aims to secure a total of 50 trillion yen in investments, both public and private, in the chip industry over the next decade.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Ishiba also highlighted that the government would meet with representatives from business and labour unions later this month to discuss next year’s wage negotiations. Ensuring sustained wage increases has become a key priority for the administration as Japan grapples with rising living costs, which are putting pressure on households and could dampen consumer spending and overall economic growth.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB">Market participants and global investors will closely follow these developments. This will help them make informed investment decisions with regard to the Japanese domestic chip industry.</span></p>

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on November 11, unveiled a $65 billion plan to boost the country's chip and artificial intelligence (AI) industries through subsidies and other financial incentives, according to a detailed report by Reuters.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on November 11, unveiled a $65 billion plan to boost the country's chip and artificial intelligence (AI) industries through subsidies and other financial incentives, according to a detailed report by Reuters. Objective of the plan The plan, which will provide support worth 10 trillion yen ($65 billion) or more by fiscal 2030, comes as countries look to strengthen control over their chip supply chains after global shocks including trade tensions between the United States and China, the Reuters report explained further. Japan's government intends to submit the plan, including bills to support the mass production of next-generation chips, to the next parliament session, according to a draft of the plan seen by Reuters earlier on November 11. It specifically targets chip foundry venture Rapidus and other suppliers of chips for artificial intelligence, the draft showed. The government expects the economic impact to total around 160 trillion yen, according to the draft. Rapidus is headed by industry veterans and is targeting mass production of cutting-edge chips on the northern island of Hokkaido from 2027 in partnership with IBM and Belgium-based research organisation Imec. In a news conference on Monday, Ishiba confirmed that the government would not issue deficit-covering bonds to finance its plan to support Japan's semiconductor industry, although he did not provide details on alternative funding sources. Deficit-covering bonds are typically issued to offset shortfalls in state revenue, the Reuters report elaborated further. Last year, the Japanese government announced an allocation of 2 trillion yen to bolster the semiconductor sector. The new plan, which is part of a broader economic package to be approved by the cabinet on November 22, aims to secure a total of 50 trillion yen in investments, both public and private, in the chip industry over the next decade. Ishiba also highlighted that the government would meet with representatives from business and labour unions later this month to discuss next year’s wage negotiations. Ensuring sustained wage increases has become a key priority for the administration as Japan grapples with rising living costs, which are putting pressure on households and could dampen consumer spending and overall economic growth. Market participants and global investors will closely follow these developments. This will help them make informed investment decisions with regard to the Japanese domestic chip industry.

Japan unveils $65 billion plan to support domestic chip industry

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<p>Japan is famous for its unique culture, organisation skills as well as cleanliness.</p>

<p>In an effort to understand the level of cleanliness in Japan, an Indian influencer decided to test its streets during her trip to the country. The video has since gone viral on the internet.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Indian influencer Simran Balar Jain decided to ditch her shoes and walk wearing only sparkling clean white socks on the streets of Japan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the viral video, the influencer is seen walking through the country's streets most innovatively.</p>

<p>At the start of the clip, Jain is seen entering a store to buy a brand-new pair of plush, white socks.</p>

<p>However, instead of making efforts to keep them clean and pristine, Jain removes her shoes and instead wears those socks while walking on the streets of Japan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the video, Jain is seen walking along the country's footpaths and across zebra crossings as she tours the streets.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>However, what the netizens found mind-boggling was that her socks remained spotless and as new as they were when she purchased them from the store.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>As the video played, Jain spoke about the result of her test and said that her socks remained remarkably clean and there was barely any dirt on them.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Netizens react to the video</strong></h2>

<p>The netizens found the video and its results very interesting and it sparked a lot of reactions on the social media platform.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video received more than 26 million views and people from across the world commented on it.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I’m shocked – how are the socks still this clean?" said a viewer.</p>

<p>"How can anyone walk around without worrying about dirt? Japan must really be as clean as they say!" commented another.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This is why I need to visit Japan!" joked a netizen. "Jain’s socks are more spotless than my entire wardrobe," wrote another.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Japan is famous for its unique culture, organisation skills as well as cleanliness. In an effort to understand the level of cleanliness in Japan, an Indian influencer decided to test its streets during her trip to the country.

Japan is famous for its unique culture, organisation skills as well as cleanliness. In an effort to understand the level of cleanliness in Japan, an Indian influencer decided to test its streets during her trip to the country. The video has since gone viral on the internet. Indian influencer Simran Balar Jain decided to ditch her shoes and walk wearing only sparkling clean white socks on the streets of Japan. In the viral video, the influencer is seen walking through the country's streets most innovatively. At the start of the clip, Jain is seen entering a store to buy a brand-new pair of plush, white socks. However, instead of making efforts to keep them clean and pristine, Jain removes her shoes and instead wears those socks while walking on the streets of Japan. In the video, Jain is seen walking along the country's footpaths and across zebra crossings as she tours the streets. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Simran Jain (@simranbalarjain) × However, what the netizens found mind-boggling was that her socks remained spotless and as new as they were when she purchased them from the store. Also Read: Saudi couple takes the plunge with stunning underwater wedding As the video played, Jain spoke about the result of her test and said that her socks remained remarkably clean and there was barely any dirt on them. Netizens react to the video The netizens found the video and its results very interesting and it sparked a lot of reactions on the social media platform. The video received more than 26 million views and people from across the world commented on it. "I’m shocked – how are the socks still this clean?" said a viewer. "How can anyone walk around without worrying about dirt? Japan must really be as clean as they say!" commented another. "This is why I need to visit Japan!" joked a netizen. "Jain’s socks are more spotless than my entire wardrobe," wrote another. (With inputs from agencies)

Indian influencer tests Japan's cleanliness by walking on its streets in white socks. Here's the result

<p>Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst general election result in 15 years.</p>

<p>Lawmakers appointed former defence minister Ishiba head of a minority government -- meaning he may face political gridlock, or need to compromise to pass new bills.</p>

<p>Ishiba took office six weeks ago and held a snap election on October 27, hoping to shore up his mandate as leader of the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).</p>

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<p>But voters, unhappy with inflation and a slush fund scandal that helped sink his predecessor Fumio Kishida, delivered a ballot-box blow to the LDP and its junior coalition partner.</p>

<p>MPs in parliament's powerful lower house convened on Monday for a special four-day session to nominate the prime minister, a necessary step after a general election.</p>

<p>Japan's opposition parties are divided on key issues, stopping them mounting a credible challenge to Ishiba.</p>

<p>In a run-off -- the first since 1994 -- Ishiba won 221 votes against 160 for Yoshihiko Noda, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP). Eighty-four votes were discounted because they named other politicians.</p>

<p>“This chamber names Shigeru Ishiba... as the prime minister,” announced lower house speaker Fukushiro Nukaga, as Ishiba bowed to his fellow lawmakers who applauded.</p>

<p>Despite losing its majority in the October election, the LDP coalition remains the largest bloc in the 465-seat lower house.</p>

<p>The prime minister will announce a new cabinet later on Monday, who will be ceremonially approved by the emperor.</p>

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<p>To have enough sway to pass legislation going forward, the ruling bloc has asked for help from the Democratic Party for the People (DPP), a small centrist group.</p>

<p>The DPP has agreed to cooperate on a vote-by-vote basis while staying out of the coalition.</p>

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<p>In talks with the LDP, it has demanded tax cuts and energy subsidies that economists say would slash the government's revenues.</p>

<p>“In order to stay in power, Ishiba needs to pass the government budget this winter,” Tomoaki Iwai, professor emeritus at Nihon University, told AFP.</p>

<p>“It will mean the LDP will have to concede some of its policies to seek cooperation from others,” Iwai said.</p>

<p>Ishiba, 67, is reportedly trying to arrange a meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump later this month, around the time he travels to Peru for an economic summit.</p>

<p>Analysts have voiced worries that possible fresh US tariffs on Chinese and Japanese goods under Trump may fuel inflation.</p>

<p>The Trump administration may also demand that Japan hike its defence spending, or push Japanese firms to expand their factories in the United States.</p>

<p>“It must be Mr. Ishiba who is feeling the toughest headache of Mr. Trump's victory,” Hideo Kumano, chief economist at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute, wrote in a note.</p>

<p>Washington and domestic lawmakers are likely to press him for higher public spending and tax cuts at the same time, Kumano explained.</p>

<h2><strong>Affair scandal</strong></h2>

<p>Approval ratings for Ishiba's government are just above 30 per cent, but polls show a majority of the public say he should remain prime minister.</p>

<p>In a twist, DPP head Yuichiro Tamaki on Monday admitted to an extra-marital affair reported by a tabloid.</p>

<p>“I apologise for causing such a disturbance,” he told reporters. His party later decided to keep him on as leader.</p>

<p>Along with these negotiations, Ishiba must also contend with discontent within his party.</p>

<p>The LDP, which has ruled Japan for almost all of its post-war history, lost dozens of seats -- including ministers -- in October's election.</p>

<p>“Unless he improves his public support, those inside the LDP may start saying they cannot fight the upper house election under Ishiba” next year and look for another leader, Iwai said.</p>

<p>Noda vowed last week that the CDP would “work hard so we will make significant gains in the upper house election" in July.</p>

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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst general election result in 15 years.

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba kept his job in a parliamentary vote on Monday, despite having led the ruling coalition to its worst general election result in 15 years. Lawmakers appointed former defence minister Ishiba head of a minority government -- meaning he may face political gridlock, or need to compromise to pass new bills. Ishiba took office six weeks ago and held a snap election on October 27, hoping to shore up his mandate as leader of the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). Also read | Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy supports Trump's mass deportation plan, says immigration system 'broken' But voters, unhappy with inflation and a slush fund scandal that helped sink his predecessor Fumio Kishida, delivered a ballot-box blow to the LDP and its junior coalition partner. MPs in parliament's powerful lower house convened on Monday for a special four-day session to nominate the prime minister, a necessary step after a general election. Japan's opposition parties are divided on key issues, stopping them mounting a credible challenge to Ishiba. In a run-off -- the first since 1994 -- Ishiba won 221 votes against 160 for Yoshihiko Noda, head of the main opposition Constitutional Democratic Party of Japan (CDP). Eighty-four votes were discounted because they named other politicians. “This chamber names Shigeru Ishiba... as the prime minister,” announced lower house speaker Fukushiro Nukaga, as Ishiba bowed to his fellow lawmakers who applauded. Despite losing its majority in the October election, the LDP coalition remains the largest bloc in the 465-seat lower house. The prime minister will announce a new cabinet later on Monday, who will be ceremonially approved by the emperor. Trump 'headache' To have enough sway to pass legislation going forward, the ruling bloc has asked for help from the Democratic Party for the People (DPP), a small centrist group. The DPP has agreed to cooperate on a vote-by-vote basis while staying out of the coalition. Also read | Trump says Dems made a 'big mistake' by involving two 'losers' in their campaign In talks with the LDP, it has demanded tax cuts and energy subsidies that economists say would slash the government's revenues. “In order to stay in power, Ishiba needs to pass the government budget this winter,” Tomoaki Iwai, professor emeritus at Nihon University, told AFP. “It will mean the LDP will have to concede some of its policies to seek cooperation from others,” Iwai said. Ishiba, 67, is reportedly trying to arrange a meeting with US president-elect Donald Trump later this month, around the time he travels to Peru for an economic summit. Analysts have voiced worries that possible fresh US tariffs on Chinese and Japanese goods under Trump may fuel inflation. The Trump administration may also demand that Japan hike its defence spending, or push Japanese firms to expand their factories in the United States. “It must be Mr. Ishiba who is feeling the toughest headache of Mr. Trump's victory,” Hideo Kumano, chief economist at Dai-ichi Life Research Institute, wrote in a note. Washington and domestic lawmakers are likely to press him for higher public spending and tax cuts at the same time, Kumano explained. Affair scandal Approval ratings for Ishiba's government are just above 30 per cent, but polls show a majority of the public say he should remain prime minister. In a twist, DPP head Yuichiro Tamaki on Monday admitted to an extra-marital affair reported by a tabloid. “I apologise for causing such a disturbance,” he told reporters. His party later decided to keep him on as leader. Along with these negotiations, Ishiba must also contend with discontent within his party. The LDP, which has ruled Japan for almost all of its post-war history, lost dozens of seats -- including ministers -- in October's election. “Unless he improves his public support, those inside the LDP may start saying they cannot fight the upper house election under Ishiba” next year and look for another leader, Iwai said. Noda vowed last week that the CDP would “work hard so we will make significant gains in the upper house election" in July. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Japan's PM Shigeru Ishiba wins run-off vote in parliament to stay in post despite election setback

<p>After the iconic bullet train, Japan is now constructing a rare "conveyor belt road" which will connect Tokyo to Osaka and will probably leave the rest of the countries wondering if they can match them technologically.</p>

<p>The automated cargo transport corridor is also called an "autoflow road" and will spread some 320 miles between Tokyo and Osaka.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This road will not be a moving walkway but will facilitate the movement of robotic pallets carrying cargo from one destination to another.</p>

<p>"We need to be innovative with the way we approach roads," said Yuri Endo, who is a senior deputy director at Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, while speaking to The Associated Press.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Endo is overseeing this ambitious project. "The key concept of the autoflow road is to create dedicated spaces within the road network for logistics, utilising a 24-hour automated and unmanned transportation system," he added.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's how the "conveyor belt road" looks like</strong></h2>

<p>In the official concept video, dozens of the cargo pallets were seen moving across the autoflow road which is divided into three lands and is placed between an existing highway.</p>

<p>The middle lane works like a passing lane but also is the place where pallets stop while they are designing two outermost ones for opposite flows of traffic.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In the video, the driverless vehicles were seen automatically moving between the lanes and forming convoys on the fly with robotic coordination which is impossible for human drivers.</p>

<p>After the vehicles reach their destinations, automatic forklifts are expected to load and unload the cargo. According to the transport ministry, the automated network will be able to do the work of 25,000 truck drivers every day.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After the iconic bullet train, Japan is now constructing a rare "conveyor belt road" which will connect Tokyo to Osaka and will probably leave the rest of the countries wondering if they can match them technologically.

After the iconic bullet train, Japan is now constructing a rare "conveyor belt road" which will connect Tokyo to Osaka and will probably leave the rest of the countries wondering if they can match them technologically. The automated cargo transport corridor is also called an "autoflow road" and will spread some 320 miles between Tokyo and Osaka. This road will not be a moving walkway but will facilitate the movement of robotic pallets carrying cargo from one destination to another. "We need to be innovative with the way we approach roads," said Yuri Endo, who is a senior deputy director at Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism, while speaking to The Associated Press. Also Read: Japan launches world's first wooden satellite to test wood's suitability for building space material Endo is overseeing this ambitious project. "The key concept of the autoflow road is to create dedicated spaces within the road network for logistics, utilising a 24-hour automated and unmanned transportation system," he added. Here's how the "conveyor belt road" looks like In the official concept video, dozens of the cargo pallets were seen moving across the autoflow road which is divided into three lands and is placed between an existing highway. The middle lane works like a passing lane but also is the place where pallets stop while they are designing two outermost ones for opposite flows of traffic. Watch: Japan To Launch World's First Wooden Satellite In Groundbreaking Green Space Initiative In the video, the driverless vehicles were seen automatically moving between the lanes and forming convoys on the fly with robotic coordination which is impossible for human drivers. After the vehicles reach their destinations, automatic forklifts are expected to load and unload the cargo. According to the transport ministry, the automated network will be able to do the work of 25,000 truck drivers every day. (With inputs from agencies)

Japan to create a 'conveyor belt road' connecting Tokyo and Osaka

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As the 2024 U.S. elections approach, analysts predict a potential reversal in Japanese asset movements depending on the election outcome. Market experts suggest that a shift in U.S. leadership could impact investor sentiment, particularly regarding the U.S. dollar, interest rates, and global trade policies. With uncertainties surrounding the election results, Japanese investors may adjust their strategies, potentially leading to fluctuations in asset values and market dynamics in the months following the elections.

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Japan is set to test the world's first wooden satellite, a pioneering effort aimed at reducing space debris and promoting sustainability in space exploration. This innovative project highlights the country's commitment to environmentally friendly technology while pushing the boundaries of satellite design.

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<p>Adopting an innovative way to battle low population, a Japanese village has been placing life-sized dolls to give the place the feel of a human-filled bustling society.</p>

<p>In the hamlet of Ichinono, there are less than 60 residents and just one child. Hence, the villagers are trying the fill the emptiness with stuffed mannequins which are dressed and kept around the community. Some of these mannequins pose on bicycles and swings.</p>

<p>“We’re probably outnumbered by puppets,” said 88-year-old resident Hisayo Yamazaki, while speaking to the news agency AFP.</p>

<p>Yamazaki said that even though older inhabitants had children but they went to different places to attend college and left the tiny community empty.</p>

<p>“We were afraid they would become unmarriageable if they remained stuck in a remote place like this. Out they went, and they never came back, getting jobs elsewhere. We’re now paying the price," she said while speaking to the outlet.</p>

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<p>“If the village is left as it is now, the only thing that awaits us is extinction,” said 74-year-old Ichiro Sawayama, head of its governing body while speaking to Japan Today.</p>

<h2><strong>Different mannequins fill spaces in Japan's hamlet</strong></h2>

<p>The mannequins similar to little girls and boys were kept across the entire village to fill the emptiness of children who have moved from the place.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One mannequin was of a little girl who wore a beanie and&nbsp;sat on a wooden swing while a similar one was standing on a scooter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There was another puppet representing a child who was wearing a red helmet and sitting on a stationary bike.</p>

<p>The mannequins for adults have also been installed across the village. Two of these mannequins were of women who were watching a mannequin of a girl who was depicted to be putting logs in a cart.</p>

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<p>A new couple had recently moved to the little village leaving behind the big city life as they looked for a quieter alternative.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 33-year-old Rie Kato and 31-year-old Toshiki Kato shifted to the village when the hybrid work culture started during the COVID-19 pandemic.</p>

<p>The couple soon had a son Kuranosuke Kato who became the first baby to be born in the village in two decades.</p>

<p>The villagers showered their love on the baby and he soon became a celebrity in the town.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Just by being born here, our son benefits from the love, support and hope of so many people - even though he has achieved absolutely nothing in life yet," said his father, while speaking to AFP.</p>

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Adopting an innovative way to battle low population, a Japanese village has been placing life-sized dolls to give the place the feel of a human-filled bustling society.

Adopting an innovative way to battle low population, a Japanese village has been placing life-sized dolls to give the place the feel of a human-filled bustling society. In the hamlet of Ichinono, there are less than 60 residents and just one child. Hence, the villagers are trying the fill the emptiness with stuffed mannequins which are dressed and kept around the community. Some of these mannequins pose on bicycles and swings. “We’re probably outnumbered by puppets,” said 88-year-old resident Hisayo Yamazaki, while speaking to the news agency AFP. Yamazaki said that even though older inhabitants had children but they went to different places to attend college and left the tiny community empty. “We were afraid they would become unmarriageable if they remained stuck in a remote place like this. Out they went, and they never came back, getting jobs elsewhere. We’re now paying the price," she said while speaking to the outlet. Also Read: Centre likely to commence population census in 2025 after four-year delay “If the village is left as it is now, the only thing that awaits us is extinction,” said 74-year-old Ichiro Sawayama, head of its governing body while speaking to Japan Today. Different mannequins fill spaces in Japan's hamlet The mannequins similar to little girls and boys were kept across the entire village to fill the emptiness of children who have moved from the place. One mannequin was of a little girl who wore a beanie and sat on a wooden swing while a similar one was standing on a scooter. There was another puppet representing a child who was wearing a red helmet and sitting on a stationary bike. The mannequins for adults have also been installed across the village. Two of these mannequins were of women who were watching a mannequin of a girl who was depicted to be putting logs in a cart. Watch: China's Ageing Population: Economic Growth at Risk A new couple had recently moved to the little village leaving behind the big city life as they looked for a quieter alternative. The 33-year-old Rie Kato and 31-year-old Toshiki Kato shifted to the village when the hybrid work culture started during the COVID-19 pandemic. The couple soon had a son Kuranosuke Kato who became the first baby to be born in the village in two decades. The villagers showered their love on the baby and he soon became a celebrity in the town. "Just by being born here, our son benefits from the love, support and hope of so many people - even though he has achieved absolutely nothing in life yet," said his father, while speaking to AFP. (With inputs from agencies)

This village in Japan is placing life-sized dolls in place of people. Here's why

<p>Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji remain snowless, making it the latest time in the year that its slopes have been bare since the record started 130 years ago.</p>

<p>The volcano’s peak typically receives snow by early October, but due to unusually warm weather, no snowfall has been reported so far this year, the country’s weather agency said. Last year, the snow was first detected on October 5, as per AFP news agency.</p>

<p>However, due to warm weather, no snowfall has been observed till Tuesday (Oct 29). This marked the latest date since comparative data became available in 1984, beating the previous record of October 26 recorded twice in 1955 and 2016.</p>

<p>“Temperatures were high this summer, and these high temperatures continued into September, deterring cold air” which brings snow, Yutaka Katsuta, a forecaster at Kofu Local Meteorological Office told the AFP news agency.</p>

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<p>Katsuta said climate change might have impacted the delay in the snowcap’s formation. Japan experienced its joint hottest summer on record with temperatures between June and August being 1.76 Celsius higher than average.</p>

<p>In September, temperatures continued to be warmer than expected as the sub-tropical jet stream's more northerly position allowed a warmer southerly flow of air over Japan.</p>

<p>Nearly 1,500 areas in Japan had been classed as "extremely hot" days, as described by the country's Meteorological Society.</p>

<p>For the rain to turn into snow, the temperature has to be around the freezing point. October has seen the heat ease slightly, but it has still been a warmer-than-average month.</p>

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<p>Mount Fuji, which is southwest of Tokyo, is Japan's highest mountain at 3,776m (12,460 ft). It is covered in snow for most of the year but during the July-September, which is the hiking season more than 220,000 visitors trudge up its steep, rocky slopes. Many climb through the night to see the sunrise from the summit.</p>

<p>The volcano erupted just over 300 years ago and is quite visible from the Japanese capital on a clear day.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji remain snowless, making it the latest time in the year that its slopes have been bare since the record started 130 years ago. The volcano’s peak typically receives snow by early October, but due to unusually warm weather, no snowfall has been reported so far this year, the country’s weather agency said.

Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji remain snowless, making it the latest time in the year that its slopes have been bare since the record started 130 years ago. The volcano’s peak typically receives snow by early October, but due to unusually warm weather, no snowfall has been reported so far this year, the country’s weather agency said. Last year, the snow was first detected on October 5, as per AFP news agency. However, due to warm weather, no snowfall has been observed till Tuesday (Oct 29). This marked the latest date since comparative data became available in 1984, beating the previous record of October 26 recorded twice in 1955 and 2016. “Temperatures were high this summer, and these high temperatures continued into September, deterring cold air” which brings snow, Yutaka Katsuta, a forecaster at Kofu Local Meteorological Office told the AFP news agency. Also Read | China bolsters global trade ties with zero-tariff initiative for developing nations Katsuta said climate change might have impacted the delay in the snowcap’s formation. Japan experienced its joint hottest summer on record with temperatures between June and August being 1.76 Celsius higher than average. In September, temperatures continued to be warmer than expected as the sub-tropical jet stream's more northerly position allowed a warmer southerly flow of air over Japan. Nearly 1,500 areas in Japan had been classed as "extremely hot" days, as described by the country's Meteorological Society. For the rain to turn into snow, the temperature has to be around the freezing point. October has seen the heat ease slightly, but it has still been a warmer-than-average month. Also Read | This village in Japan is placing life-sized dolls in place of people. Here's why Mount Fuji, which is southwest of Tokyo, is Japan's highest mountain at 3,776m (12,460 ft). It is covered in snow for most of the year but during the July-September, which is the hiking season more than 220,000 visitors trudge up its steep, rocky slopes. Many climb through the night to see the sunrise from the summit. The volcano erupted just over 300 years ago and is quite visible from the Japanese capital on a clear day. (With inputs from agencies)

Mount Fuji remains snowless for longest time, breaking 130-year record

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<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{806e53ab-be3c-408f-b52d-e0d3e264f57f}{52}" paraid="656097087" >The rise of matcha lattes from a niche beverage to a wellness status symbol is a proud intersection of&nbsp;traditional Japanese tea culture and modern coffee shop culture; social media aesthetics and wellness trends only make it better. Historically speaking, Matcha tea has been a significant part of the Japanese culture because of its health benefits.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{544f2739-524b-4811-b8fe-8cfa7b5446c7}{254}" paraid="927545361" >When was Matcha used?&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{806e53ab-be3c-408f-b52d-e0d3e264f57f}{148}" paraid="1969485802" >The powdered green tea was traditionally whisked with hot water to create a frothy, vibrant green beverage consumed in formal settings only. This cultural heritage lent matcha an initial air of sophistication and authenticity that would later contribute to its status appeal.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{51476143-702e-4950-8f54-dbb8ead4fbdc}{148}" paraid="101288507" >Cafe culture and Matcha&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{17c62321-8407-4f75-9197-2a64ef238cb6}{67}" paraid="1401510927" >The modern evolution&nbsp;of Matcha tea and lattes started in specialty coffee shops, particularly in urban centers like New York, Los Angeles, and London; when Matcha was introduced as a healthy drink available to all. Call it a marketing gimmick or actual health benefit promotion,&nbsp;Matcha is now synonymous with one’s social stature. It's part of a feel-good ritual for many.&nbsp;</p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{04249b31-b628-40ce-b130-0c57441b9497}{158}" paraid="657305460" >Matcha, health and taste&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{cc63b6a1-ec9f-4a6a-bd62-64a580a836a3}{5}" paraid="1765996033" >The initial taste of matcha: fresh and forest-like, can be polarizing. Yet much like coffee drinkers learn to love its bitter bite, matcha's earthy intensity becomes mysteriously compelling over time.&nbsp;Once a niche drink, it is now offered in the most sophisticated food chains.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{b50a6609-9b30-427c-9aca-27415c535d7e}{170}" paraid="272838815" >“I spend around £30 a week,” says luxury watch specialist Marie Dazzoni, according to The Independent. She added, “I just think it tastes&nbsp;really&nbsp;good. It’s great because it’s available almost everywhere. I go to Starbucks at least four times a week.”&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e3ace945-c817-49dd-9045-e25b0ebe5016}{175}" paraid="100568608" >The news outlet stated nutritionist Jenna Hope who said, “Matcha is really high in antioxidants. Plus, the caffeine is much more slow-releasing”.&nbsp;</p>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{e3ace945-c817-49dd-9045-e25b0ebe5016}{168}" paraid="1765993203" ><strong>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-celebrity-nutritionist-rujuta-diwekar-tells-us-why-to-have-indian-sweets-this-diwali-771108">Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar tells us why to have Indian sweets this Diwali</a></strong></p>

<h3 lang="EN-US" paraeid="{edc7bb5f-6985-4633-9b2b-4361e1e67dea}{77}" paraid="150220655" >Matcha business&nbsp;</h3>

<p lang="EN-US" paraeid="{edc7bb5f-6985-4633-9b2b-4361e1e67dea}{161}" paraid="1270629532" >More people are making matcha at home than ever before. According to the Independent, Japan Centre, the biggest Japanese food store in Europe, has seen people buying 40 per cent more of their matcha powder compared to last year. The global matcha business is huge, worth $2.3 billion now, and experts think it will grow even bigger to $2.9 billion by 2028.&nbsp;</p>


The rise of matcha lattes from a niche beverage to a wellness status symbol is a proud intersection of traditional Japanese tea culture and modern coffee shop culture; social media aesthetics and wellness trends only make it better.

The rise of matcha lattes from a niche beverage to a wellness status symbol is a proud intersection of traditional Japanese tea culture and modern coffee shop culture; social media aesthetics and wellness trends only make it better. Historically speaking, Matcha tea has been a significant part of the Japanese culture because of its health benefits. When was Matcha used? The powdered green tea was traditionally whisked with hot water to create a frothy, vibrant green beverage consumed in formal settings only. This cultural heritage lent matcha an initial air of sophistication and authenticity that would later contribute to its status appeal. Cafe culture and Matcha The modern evolution of Matcha tea and lattes started in specialty coffee shops, particularly in urban centers like New York, Los Angeles, and London; when Matcha was introduced as a healthy drink available to all. Call it a marketing gimmick or actual health benefit promotion, Matcha is now synonymous with one’s social stature. It's part of a feel-good ritual for many. Matcha, health and taste The initial taste of matcha: fresh and forest-like, can be polarizing. Yet much like coffee drinkers learn to love its bitter bite, matcha's earthy intensity becomes mysteriously compelling over time. Once a niche drink, it is now offered in the most sophisticated food chains. “I spend around £30 a week,” says luxury watch specialist Marie Dazzoni, according to The Independent. She added, “I just think it tastes really good. It’s great because it’s available almost everywhere. I go to Starbucks at least four times a week.” The news outlet stated nutritionist Jenna Hope who said, “Matcha is really high in antioxidants. Plus, the caffeine is much more slow-releasing”. Also read: Celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar tells us why to have Indian sweets this Diwali Matcha business More people are making matcha at home than ever before. According to the Independent, Japan Centre, the biggest Japanese food store in Europe, has seen people buying 40 per cent more of their matcha powder compared to last year. The global matcha business is huge, worth $2.3 billion now, and experts think it will grow even bigger to $2.9 billion by 2028.

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Japan: LDP Fails To Secure Majority In The Lower House

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<p>Japan's scandal-hit ruling party has fallen short of a majority for the first time since 2009 in snap elections on Sunday, media projections showed, in a blow to new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.</p>

<p>Worse still, it was touch and go whether Ishiba's conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) could secure a parliamentary majority with its long-term coalition partner, the Komeito party.</p>

<p>"We are receiving severe judgment," Ishiba told national broadcaster NHK late Sunday.</p>

<p>Voters "expressed their strong desire for the LDP to do some reflection and become a party that will act in line with the people's will," he said.</p>

<p>Former defence minister Ishiba, 67, called the election after being narrowly selected last month to lead the LDP, which has governed Japan for almost all of the past 70 years.</p>

<p>But voters in the world's fourth-largest economy have been rankled by rising prices and the fallout from a party slush fund scandal that helped sink previous premier Fumio Kishida.</p>

<p>Footage from the LDP headquarters after the polls closed on Sunday showed gloomy faces as the projections based on exit polls said Ishiba's justice and agriculture ministers were likely to lose their seats.</p>

<p>Ishiba, a self-confessed security policy geek who likes making model planes, had said his target in the election was for the coalition to win a majority.</p>

<p>Missing this goal would seriously undermine his position in the LDP and mean finding other coalition partners or leading a minority government.</p>

<p>"If we are unable to obtain a majority as a result of severe public judgement, we will ask as many people as possible to cooperate with us," the LDP's election chief Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters.</p>

<p>In Japan's last general election in 2021, the LDP won a majority in its own right, with 259 seats in parliament's powerful lower house. Komeito had 32.</p>

<p>On Sunday, national broadcaster NHK projected that the LDP would win between 153 and 219 seats -- short of the 233 needed for a majority in the 465-seat parliament.</p>

<p>If confirmed by official results, the LDP losing its majority would be the worst result since it lost power 15 years ago before being brought back in a 2012 landslide by late former premier Shinzo Abe.</p>

<p>Together with Komeito, which is projected 21 to 35 seats, the coalition would hold between 174 and 254 seats, according to NHK.</p>

<p>Projections from the Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri dailies suggested the coalition would lose its majority. The Asahi projected the LDP would win 185 seats and that the coalition would manage only 210.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Opinion polls before the election had suggested that in many districts, LDP candidates were neck-and-neck with those from the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), the second-biggest in parliament, led by popular former prime minister Yoshihiko Noda.</p>

<p>Projections on Sunday suggested that the CDP had made considerable gains, with NHK indicating it could win between 128 and 191 seats -- up from 96.</p>

<p>"The LDP's politics is all about quickly implementing policies for those who give them loads of cash," 67-year-old Noda told his supporters on Saturday.</p>

<p>Noda said on Sunday night he would hold "sincere talks with various parties".</p>

<p>"Our basic philosophy is that the LDP-Komeito administration cannot continue," Noda told Fuji-TV.</p>

<p>Ishiba has pledged to revitalise depressed rural regions and to address the "quiet emergency" of Japan's falling population through family-friendly measures such as flexible working hours.</p>

<p>But he has rowed back his position on issues including allowing married couples to take separate surnames. He also named only two women as ministers in his cabinet.</p>

<p>He has backed the creation of a regional military alliance along the lines of NATO to counter China, although he has cautioned it would "not happen overnight".</p>

<p>Noda's stance "is sort of similar to the LDP's. He is basically a conservative," Masato Kamikubo, a political scientist at Ritsumeikan University, told AFP before the election.</p>

<p>"The CDP or Noda can be an alternative to the LDP. Many voters think so."</p>

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Japan's scandal-hit ruling party has fallen short of a majority for the first time since 2009 in snap elections on Sunday, media projections showed, in a blow to new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

Japan's scandal-hit ruling party has fallen short of a majority for the first time since 2009 in snap elections on Sunday, media projections showed, in a blow to new Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. Worse still, it was touch and go whether Ishiba's conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) could secure a parliamentary majority with its long-term coalition partner, the Komeito party. "We are receiving severe judgment," Ishiba told national broadcaster NHK late Sunday. Voters "expressed their strong desire for the LDP to do some reflection and become a party that will act in line with the people's will," he said. Former defence minister Ishiba, 67, called the election after being narrowly selected last month to lead the LDP, which has governed Japan for almost all of the past 70 years. But voters in the world's fourth-largest economy have been rankled by rising prices and the fallout from a party slush fund scandal that helped sink previous premier Fumio Kishida. Footage from the LDP headquarters after the polls closed on Sunday showed gloomy faces as the projections based on exit polls said Ishiba's justice and agriculture ministers were likely to lose their seats. Ishiba, a self-confessed security policy geek who likes making model planes, had said his target in the election was for the coalition to win a majority. Missing this goal would seriously undermine his position in the LDP and mean finding other coalition partners or leading a minority government. "If we are unable to obtain a majority as a result of severe public judgement, we will ask as many people as possible to cooperate with us," the LDP's election chief Shinjiro Koizumi told reporters. In Japan's last general election in 2021, the LDP won a majority in its own right, with 259 seats in parliament's powerful lower house. Komeito had 32. On Sunday, national broadcaster NHK projected that the LDP would win between 153 and 219 seats -- short of the 233 needed for a majority in the 465-seat parliament. If confirmed by official results, the LDP losing its majority would be the worst result since it lost power 15 years ago before being brought back in a 2012 landslide by late former premier Shinzo Abe. Together with Komeito, which is projected 21 to 35 seats, the coalition would hold between 174 and 254 seats, according to NHK. Projections from the Asahi Shimbun and Yomiuri dailies suggested the coalition would lose its majority. The Asahi projected the LDP would win 185 seats and that the coalition would manage only 210. Also read: Biden on Israel's latest Iran strikes: 'I hope this is the end' Opinion polls before the election had suggested that in many districts, LDP candidates were neck-and-neck with those from the Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), the second-biggest in parliament, led by popular former prime minister Yoshihiko Noda. Projections on Sunday suggested that the CDP had made considerable gains, with NHK indicating it could win between 128 and 191 seats -- up from 96. "The LDP's politics is all about quickly implementing policies for those who give them loads of cash," 67-year-old Noda told his supporters on Saturday. Noda said on Sunday night he would hold "sincere talks with various parties". "Our basic philosophy is that the LDP-Komeito administration cannot continue," Noda told Fuji-TV. Ishiba has pledged to revitalise depressed rural regions and to address the "quiet emergency" of Japan's falling population through family-friendly measures such as flexible working hours. But he has rowed back his position on issues including allowing married couples to take separate surnames. He also named only two women as ministers in his cabinet. He has backed the creation of a regional military alliance along the lines of NATO to counter China, although he has cautioned it would "not happen overnight". Noda's stance "is sort of similar to the LDP's. He is basically a conservative," Masato Kamikubo, a political scientist at Ritsumeikan University, told AFP before the election. "The CDP or Noda can be an alternative to the LDP. Many voters think so." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

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