Nana Komatsu’s rising net worth: from model to actress
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Japan PM Attends Union Event Admist Snap Elections Speculations
The pressing issues facing Japan, such as a rising cost of living, declining population, and the increasing geopolitical challenges posed by China, could prompt Kishida to seek a fresh mandate from the people through an election. By doing so, he may aim to gain public support for his policies and initiatives designed to address these critical challenges.
Japanese Pharmaceutical Startup Aims to Develop Drug for Growing New Teeth
Clinical trials are anticipated to commence around July 2024, involving healthy adult subjects to validate the drug's safety. Toregem Biopharma embarked on this journey after successfully growing new teeth in mice back in 2018.
Iconic Japanese Animation Studio Ghibli Acquired by Nippon Television
The acquisition can be likened to Disney's purchase of Pixar for $7.4 billion in stock in 2006, although it holds even greater significance. Studio Ghibli's work has resonated with multiple generations in Japan, connecting parents who introduced their children to Ghibli classics in the 1980s, who are now grandparents.
Japan to Expand Electronic Visa Services as Tourism Rebounds
According to data from the Japan National Tourism Organization, approximately 15.19 million foreign tourists entered Japan in the first eight months of this year, which represents about 69% of the total recorded in the same period in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chinese Import Restrictions Continue to Impact Japanese Food Exports Amid Fukushima Water Release
China implemented a comprehensive ban on Japanese marine products on August 24, immediately following Japan's commencement of the treated water discharge, which contains trace amounts of radioactive tritium.