A bill to cut passport application fees was approved unanimously in the Diet. The government aims to encourage more citizens to obtain passports and travel abroad.

The government has proposed guidelines to increase women’s restrooms in public facilities. Many older facilities were designed assuming they would mainly be used by men.

Indonesia has introduced new regulations, limiting social media access for users under 16. The policy aims to protect children, from cyberbullying, scams, and excessive use.

Many test takers reported zero points for the summary section / after the Eiken Grade 1 results were announced on Monday.

People across Japan gathered on January 1 to watch the first sunrise of the year. Many attended early, viewing the sunrise as a sign of renewal and good fortune.

Finland’s delegate to the Miss Universe pageant sparked uproar on social media. She uploaded a slanted-eyes photo with the caption, “Eating with a Chinese.”

It has been one year since the Tokyo government launched a dating app. It uses AI to find suitable matches and recommend potential partners.

Rice from government stockpiles has appeared in stores under no-bid contracts. The government switched from auctions to direct sales to reduce high prices.

The agriculture ministry has decided to release rice from its stockpiles. Retail rice prices have reached record highs, prompting the move.

The government is combining My Number cards with health insurance cards. You must first obtain a My Number card to use this system. Then, you need to register for the health insurance card online or at medical institutions.