Foreign Auto Manufacturers Making Rapid Advances in Japan
In 2016, the sales of foreign automobiles in Japan increased 5.9% over the previous year to total 298,856 units. Some may think the Japanese automobile market is closed to imports, but actually, the import duty on passenger cars is zero (0%), and has been for many years. Naturally, there is a high amount of interest among consumers for imported cars.
Japan Boosts Exports with “Aggressive Agriculture” Strategy
Japanese agricultural, forestry and fishery products and foods are known for their great taste and excellent safety. They’re regarded as an important pillar of the health and longevity of the Japanese people , whose average life expectancy is the highest in the world at 83.8 years for men and 89.8 years for women.
Contributed Article
Professor Jeffrey D. Sachs:
Japan’s Leadership and Inspiration in Sustainable Development
Moments of Prime Minister Abe
Prime Minister Abe:
Welcoming New Friends and Further Solidarity to the G7
Points System Aims to Attract Foreign Talent to Japan
Hosting the First Rugby World Cup™ in Asia
Japanese Culture Comes Alive at Japan House in São Paulo
Power of Innovation
iPS Cells Give New Hope Against Eye Diseases
Japanese Individuals Contributing Worldwide
Helping Women Entrepreneurs Thrive, from Silicon Valley to Beyond
Japanese Individuals Contributing Worldwide
Okigusuri : A Japanese Approach for Better Access to Medicine in Africa
This is Japan
Festivals in Miyagi
This is Japan
Discover Miyagi
Friends of Japan
Knitting the World Together
The JET Programme: A Great Way to Experience Japan
Building a Cultural Bridge between Japan and Russia
Vol.24
Summer 2017
Vol.24
Summer 2017
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe spoke in the opening ceremony of the 2017 Global Summit of Women, which was held in Japan for the first time. This event brought together more than 1,300 women leaders in politics and business from throughout the world. Prime Minister Abe concluded his speech with an important message: “In order to create a society in which all women can shine, let us learn together and work together to change the world.” (May 2017)
