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.
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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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.
Due to an increasing number of people experiencing discomfort after consuming bento boxes, the city of Hachinohe in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, has announced that the local railway bento manufacturer, 'Yoshidaya,' will cease operations by September 23.
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.
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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