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Ranking of Japanese Prefectures by Divorce Rate Surpassing Marriage

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The Decline in Birth Rates in Japan (a 60% decrease over half a century) is Roughly Aligned with the Decline in First Marriages. However, According to a Nationwide Survey, Young People's Desire to Marry Remains High, with over 80% of both men and women expressing such intentions. If this is the case, what are the underlying reasons that prevent them from getting married or even dating?

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2023 Japan Prefectures' Charm Ranking [Full List of 47 Prefectures]

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The "Japan Prefectures' Charm Ranking" generates significant controversy every year, and its popularity has been increasing over the years. Some people may eagerly await its release. On October 14th, the latest edition of the "2023 Japan Prefectures' Charm Ranking" was announced. Can Saga Prefecture, which ranked at the bottom last year, improve its position?

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The Japanese Automaker is Facing Difficulties, Mitsubishi Motors Has Decided to Withdraw from the Chinese Market

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According to reports, Mitsubishi Motors is set to make a decision to exit the Chinese market. In China, the world's largest automotive market, the market is rapidly shifting towards electric vehicles (EVs), and struggling Japanese manufacturers are forced to reconsider their strategies.

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Approval Rating of the Japanese Kishida Cabinet was 36% in October 2023

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Starting on October 7th, NHK conducted a three-day public opinion poll using a method known as 'RDD.' They randomly dialed both landline and mobile phone numbers generated by a computer, targeting individuals aged 18 and above nationwide. The survey reached 2,366 people, with responses from 1,219 individuals, accounting for 52% of the total. The results showed that the number of people 'supporting' the Kishida Cabinet remained at 36%, as per the previous month's survey, while the number of those 'not supporting' increased by one percentage point to 44%.

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The 2024 Times Higher Education World University Rankings: Japanese Universities Have Seen An Increase in Their Rankings Due to Assessment Indicators

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In the 2024 World University Rankings published by the British education magazine "Times Higher Education" (THE), the highest-ranked Japanese university is the University of Tokyo, which is ranked 29th. This is an improvement from its 39th position last year. The second-highest ranked university is Kyoto University, which is ranked 55th (compared to 68th last year). Other universities that made it into the top 200 include Tohoku University (130th), Osaka University (175th), and Tokyo Institute of Technology (191st). The rankings for Japanese universities have significantly improved from the previous year due to revisions in evaluation criteria and the addition of the "patent contributions" category.

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Japan Is Expanding The Number Of Foreign Drivers For Taxis and Considering Including Them In The "Specific Skills" Category

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The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport, and Tourism in Japan has begun considering the use of foreign individuals to drive trucks, buses, and taxis due to severe labor shortages in these fields. Currently, the ministry is collaborating with the Immigration Bureau to add "automobile transportation" to the "Specific Skills" residence status, allowing the reception of foreign workers prepared for employment in industries facing labor shortages. Given Japan's domestic labor shortage due to a declining population, policies aimed at employing foreign human resources may accelerate.

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A 34-year-old Chinese Woman Has Acquired a 700,000-square-meter Island in Japan

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In recent days, a 34-year-old Chinese woman, identified on Douyin as zhang0320777, has posted a video showcasing the Japanese island she purchased, sparking discussions and swiftly ascending to the top of the trending charts. According to the woman, who identifies herself as the "owner" of the island, it spans 700,000 square meters, and she acquired it in 2020 with perpetual usufructuary rights.

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