April 14, 2020 The Ministry of the Environment and the National Institute for Environmental Studies have released Japan’s National Greenhouse Gas Emissions (final figures1) for
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Result of the Medical Judgment Concerning Acknowledgment of Designated Diseases under the Act on Asbestos Health Damage Relief
On February 28th 2020, the Minister of the Environment conducted medical judgment on cases filed by the Environmental Restoration and Conservation Agency of Japan (ERCA)
Read moreJapan Initiative Leads to New Safety Measures for Surgical Robots
In recent years, public demand for minimally invasive surgery has grown. Patients are operated on with smaller incisions which ease the burden of surgery and
Read moreJapanese Environment Minister highlights efforts at COP25
Japanese Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi has highlighted the country’s efforts to tackle global warming at the UN climate conference in Madrid. Koizumi took part in
Read moreAnti Counterfeiting Campaign to be Held
45.5% of people in their early 20s, who use online shopping have unwittingly purchased counterfeit products. As an effort to raise public awareness of how
Read moreJapan plan to reduce emissions to zero in second half of 21st century
Japanese Cabinet approved a plan to reduce greenhouse emissions to zero in the second half of the 21st century as part of its strategy to
Read moreGovt. of Japan aiming srtict rules for Made in Japan wine
The Japanese authorities are drawing up new rules for labeling domestically-produced wine. The rules will come into effect in October. The rule will allow only
Read moreJapanese Mega Bank SMBC help Chinese companies to cut emissions
The Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) one of Japan’s top mega Bank will assist Chinese companies facing tougher pollution measures by helping them procure natural-gas-fired
Read moreJapan to cut emissions to meet Paris climate accord
The Government of Japan will set numerical targets for supermarkets and shopping centers to promote energy efficiency and fulfill its commitments to reduce greenhouse gas
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