Izanau
Beta
  • English
  • 日本語
  • 中文
  • Articles
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Candidates
  • About
  • Students
  • 企業向け
  • 企業向け
  • FAQ
  • Work Tips
  • Life Tips
  • Register
  • Log In
日本語 中文
  • Home
  • Articles
  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Google+

This Week in Japan

Sunday, September 29, 2019

The top news stories for the week of September 23, 2019

life in JapanJapan NewsNews In Japanwork in japanThis week in JapanLive in Japandivorce in japanchild custody in japanfuel cell technologynarita airportcustoms appcustoms declaration app Japansolar powered cartoyota Japan
This Week in Japan

News stories for the week of September 23, 2019

  • Japan considering the possibility of joint custody for children after divorce
  • Conference in Japan leads to pledge to introduce 10 million fuel cell vehicles globally
  • Expansion of customs declaration app to be expanded before Olympics
  • Toyota tests car covered in solar panels 
joint custody in Japan

Japan considering the possibility of joint custody for children after divorce

The Justice Ministry announced that it is studying the possibility of introducing joint custody for children of divorced parents. The concept of joint custody is becoming increasingly popular in however oppositional views state that having kids be in the middle of feuding parents may be detrimental to the child's well being. The panel set up by the Ministry will spend more than a year compiling a report about child welfare after divorce that will include other topics aside from joint custody. 

To read more here are some useful links: The Japan Times    The Mainichi

Pledge for fuel celled cars in Japan conference

Conference in Japan leads to pledge to introduce 10 million fuel cell vehicles globally

At a conference in Japan, ministers and delegates pledged to introduce 10 million fuel cell powered vehicles, trucks, and buses as well as 10,000 hydrogen refueling stations  globally over the next 10 years. The goal is challenging but the next 10 years will be crucial for sthe shifting economies of the world away from fossil fuels. Japan is taking the initiative to increase hydrogen usage and is developing the world’s first demonstration project to liquefy hydrogen from brown coal. Carbon capture and storage technology will also be used for this  project.

To read more here are some useful links: The Japan Times   Nikkei Asian Review

Japan Customs Declaration App

Expansion of customs declaration app to be expanded before Olympics

The electronic system for customs declaration that was introduced to Narita Airport this year will be expanded to 5 other Airports in Japan. Haneda, Chubu, Kansai, New Chitose, and Fukuoka Airports will all get the new system next spring ahead of the 2020 Olympics. To use the electronic declaration system passengers have to download the app and at the e-Gate they scan their chip-equipped passport and the QR code generated by the app. The system is designed to better increase the flow of passengers at customs where labor shortages are prevalent. 

To read more, here are some useful links: The Japan Times  Kyodo News

Toyota solar panel car

Toyota tests car covered in solar panels 

New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization of Japan, or NEDO led by Toyota and Sharp have developed a car with the most powerful solar panels and energy efficient battery in order to revolutionize green cars and make charging stations obsolete. In theory, this is a car that can run forever. Toyota and Sharp argue that even if electric cars do take over from gasoline powered cars, the infrastructure for charging  the cars still needs to be developed and installed globally. But developing a car that is energy self-sufficient can revolutionize this thought process. 

To read more, here are some useful links: The Japan Times   CNBC News

  • Share on LinkedIn
  • Share on Twitter
  • Share on Facebook
  • Share on Google+
  • Latest Jobs
ドローンサービスのフロント・バックエンド業務
Other IT, Communications
DAIYASERVICE Inc.
ドローンによる空撮・インフラ点検・実証実験のフロントおよびバックエンドの業務を担当頂きたいと思います。かなり多岐に渡りますので、マルチタスクが好きな方を歓迎します。その他、ブロックコーディングソフト「Scratch」を使用したプログラミング教室の講師のお仕事もございます。
Monthly Salary ¥20 ~ ¥30
Chiba 千葉市花見川区
Full-time
Apply Now
Brand Ambassador
Business Consulting, Think-tanks
INS Global KK
Type of contract: commission only Supervisor: Operations Manager Work Location: Japan - Remote Work (Office based in Tokyo)
Tokyo Minamiaoyama, Minato-ku
Not applicable
Apply Now
English teacher for kids in Gifu prefecture
Education, Training
英会話スクールWin
We are currently accepting applications for a position of a new part-time native English Instructor. We are a fun but professional organization and give students practical English lessons. We are looking for somebody to ...
Monthly Salary ¥160K ~ ¥190K
Gifu 可児市皐ケ丘4-13
Part-time
Apply Now
Latest Articles
  • Monday, October 26, 2020
  • Labor Shortages in Japan (July 2020 Statistics)

  • Friday, October 16, 2020
  • What Might Japan’s Energy Future Look Like?

  • Thursday, October 8, 2020
  • Jobs in Japan During a Global Pandemic

  • Sunday, September 6, 2020
  • Discrimination and Stigma in Japanese Society: The Case of COVID-19

  • Tuesday, August 4, 2020
  • Racism Denial: The Case of Japan

  • Friday, July 17, 2020
  • Labor Shortages in Japan (May 2020 Statistics)

  • Tuesday, June 23, 2020
  • Homelessness, Social Stigma, and Fringes of Japanese Society

  • Monday, June 8, 2020
  • Gambling, Pachinko and the Impact of the COVID-19

  • Friday, June 5, 2020
  • Government Support for International Students and Foreigners Living in Japan During the Coronavirus

  • Monday, May 18, 2020
  • COVID-19 and University Life in Japan

  • Saturday, May 9, 2020
  • How to Apply for the ¥100,000 Coronavirus Government Support Money

  • Wednesday, May 6, 2020
  • To Those Who Have Lost Their Jobs Because of the State of Emergency In Japan

  • Wednesday, April 29, 2020
  • What is it like being LGBT in Japan?

  • Friday, April 24, 2020
  • ¥100,000 Japanese Government Support Money. Do you qualify?

  • Thursday, April 23, 2020
  • Visas and Government Support for Foreigners During the Coronavirus in Japan

  • Thursday, April 16, 2020
  • Why Can’t Japan Work From Home?

  • Friday, April 3, 2020
  • Japan Coronavirus Information Site List by Prefecture (Phone Consultations Available)

  • Monday, March 30, 2020
  • Job Search Support for International Students in Japan

  • Tuesday, March 24, 2020
  • The Coronavirus and the Olympics

  • Thursday, March 12, 2020
  • What to do during Volcanic Eruptions in Japan

  • Wednesday, March 4, 2020
  • Qualifying for the Highly Skilled Foreign Professional Visa Schedule (1) in Japan

  • Thursday, February 27, 2020
  • What to do when you miss the last train home in Japan

  • Friday, February 21, 2020
  • Viral and Vulnerable: Japan and the Coronavirus

  • Tuesday, February 18, 2020
  • Japan’s Future: Will they embrace their hāfu population?

  • Wednesday, February 12, 2020
  • Jobs with Labor Shortages in Japan, Ranked (2019) January 2020 Update

  • Thursday, February 6, 2020
  • Hāfu: What it means to Japanese in a Changing Japan

  • Saturday, November 30, 2019
  • A Beginner’s Guide to the Labyrinth of Dating Apps in Japan

  • Thursday, November 21, 2019
  • Racing with Marriage - A Peculiar Trend of Modern Japan

  • Friday, November 1, 2019
  • Cost of living in Japan: Housing

  • Thursday, October 31, 2019
  • MyMizu App - Water tapping app in Japan

See All Articles

Work in Japan, Enjoy Japan

Finding a job abroad may seem challenging, but Izanau is here to make the process simple. Register now and you're one step closer to enjoying your new life in Japan.
Register your account

Jobs In Japan Made Simple
Copyright © 2021 Active Gaming Media. All Rights Reserved
About Izanau
  • Contact Us
SiteMap
  • Articles
  • Jobs
  • Companies
  • Candidates
Terms of Use
  • For Candidates
  • For Corporations
Privacy
  • Privacy Policy
IZANAUパートナープログラム
  • 紹介会社様はこちら
IZANAUパートナープログラム
  • 外国人材を紹介したい方はこちら
Sign Up
  • For Candidates
  • For Corporations
Language
  • English
  • 日本語
  • 中文
Follow Us
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn
The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Izanau.