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31 Marzo 2026

Water-Saving Rice Cultivation Method in Spotlight in Japan

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–The Japanese rice farming industry, saddled with an increased burden amid labor shortages and farmland consolidation, is shifting its attention to the water-saving dry field direct seeding method in hopes of securing stable rice production. As this method
31 Marzo 2026

Japan End-Feb. Private Rice Inventories Up 1.5 Times

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–Japan’s private-sector rice inventories totaled 3 million tons at the end of February, up 1.5 times from a year earlier, the agriculture ministry said in a survey report Tuesday. Rice sales have remained sluggish, partly due to high
31 Marzo 2026

Japan, Indonesia Leaders Agree to Cooperate on Energy Security

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and visiting Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto agreed Tuesday to cooperate closely in the field of energy security amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following the conflict between the U.S.-Israeli side and Iran.
31 Marzo 2026

Funds Sought for Doctor Jet Project to Help Sick Children

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–A nonprofit organization in the western Japan prefecture of Osaka has launched a crowdfunding campaign to continue its “doctor jet” service, which transports critically ill patients to medical facilities by air. Japan Critical Care Jet Network (JCCN), based
31 Marzo 2026

EXCLUSIVE: Survey Shows Transparency Gap among Social Media

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–A Jiji Press survey has found a gap in social media operators’ transparency on measures to deal with defamation and problems linked to generative artificial intelligence. The survey, conducted through email by mid-March, preceded the first anniversary of
31 Marzo 2026

Mitsubishi Materials Signs MOU for U.S. Rare Earth Project

Tokyo, March 31 (Jiji Press)–Mitsubishi Materials Corp. signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday with ReElement Technologies Corp. to collaborate on recycling rare earths and rare metals as part of efforts by the Japanese and U.S. governments to ensure a stable supply
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