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Body mass decrease after initial gain following smoking cessation. (1/13041)
BACKGROUND: Although smoking cessation is strongly associated with subsequent weight gain, it is not clear whether the initial gain in weight after smoking cessation remains over time. METHOD: Cross-sectional analyses were made, using data from periodic health examinations for workers, on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and the length of smoking cessation. In addition, linear regression coefficients of BMI on the length of cessation were estimated according to alcohol intake and sport activity, to examine the modifying effect of these factors on the weight of former smokers. RESULTS: Means of BMI were 23.1 kg/m2, 23.3 kg/m2, 23.6 kg/m2 for light/medium smokers, heavy smokers and never smokers, respectively. Among former smokers who had smoked > or = 25 cigarettes a day, odds ratio (OR) of BMI >25 kg/m2 were 1.88 (95% confidence interval [CI] : 1.05-3.35), 1.32 (95% CI : 0.74-2.34), 0.66 (95% CI: 0.33-1.31) for those with 2-4 years, 5-7 years, and 8-10 years of smoking cessation, respectively. The corresponding OR among those who previously consumed <25 cigarettes a day were 1.06 (95% CI: 0.58-1.94), 1.00 (95% CI: 0.58-1.71), and 1.49 (95% CI: 0.95-2.32). CONCLUSIONS: The results suggest that although heavy smokers may experience large weight gain and weigh more than never smokers in the few years after smoking cessation, they thereafter lose weight to the never smoker level, while light and moderate smokers gain weight up to the never smoker level without any excess after smoking cessation. (+info)The prevalence of Balantidium coli infection in fifty-six mammalian species. (2/13041)
A total of 375 fecal samples of 56 mammalian species belonging to 17 families of 4 orders were examined for the detection of Balantidium coli from December 1994 to August 1995. As a result, B. coli was found from 6 species belonging to 4 families of 2 orders (Primates and Artiodactyla) of host animals examined. White-handed gibbon (Hylobates lar), squirrel monkey (Saimiri sciurea) and Japanese macaque (Macaca fuscata) were new hosts for B. coli. All the wild boar (Sus scrofa) and chimpanzee (Pan troglodytes) examined were positive. The highest number of B. coli was obtained from a chimpanzee (1,230/g feces). No B. coli was detected from the animals of orders Rodentia and Carnivora including dogs and cats. The rarity of B. coli infection in breeding animals in Japan. suggests that there is no serious problem in controlling infections. (+info)First report of Thelazia sp. from a captive Oriental white stork (Ciconia boyciana) in Japan. (3/13041)
Nematodes of the genus Thelazia were recovered from the cornea and inferior conjunctival sac of an immature Oriental white stork (Ciconia boyciana). The bird hatched and reared at the Toyooka Oriental White Stork Breeding Center, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, but died of chlamydiosis. There were neither gross nor histopathologic ophthalmic lesions. The eye worm from a bird is believed to be first reported in Japan. As regarding reintroduction plan for the Oriental white stork, control measures for prevent further infection with the eye worm will be needed. (+info)T(4/13041)
he pill in Japan: will approval ever come? (+info)CAG repeat length in the androgen receptor gene of infertile Japanese males with oligozoospermia. (5/13041)
We analysed the CAG repeat length in exon 1 of the androgen receptor gene in 59 idiopathic Japanese infertile males with oligozoospermia; 36 fertile males were also analysed as controls. The number of CAG repeats in infertile males ranged from 14 to 32 (mean 21.2+/-4.2), whereas the number of CAG repeats in fertile males ranged from 16 to 31 (mean 21.4+/-3.5). Among infertile males, six possessed a short form of 14 CAG repeats and three possessed 15 CAG repeats. On the other hand, fertile males did not possess the short form of 14 or 15 CAG repeats. The incidence of infertile males with 14 and 15 CAG repeats was significantly higher (P<0.05) than that of fertile males. Although the sample size is small, the results suggest that the reduction of CAG repeats in exon 1 of the androgen receptor is closely related to impaired spermatogenesis in infertile Japanese males. (+info)An epidemiological study on the association between the total leukocyte and neutrophil counts, and risk factors of ischemic heart disease by smoking status in Japanese factory workers. (6/13041)
Several epidemiologic studies have shown the association between total leukocyte count and the risk of developing myocardial infarction. The purpose of this study was to assess the association between the total leukocyte and neutrophil counts and risk factors of ischemic heart disease in 1,384 Japanese factory workers. Total leukocyte and neutrophil counts were significantly higher in current smokers than in non-smokers. Among current smokers, the total leukocyte and neutrophil counts were positively associated with the number of cigarettes smoked daily and the duration of cigarette smoking and alcohol consumption. Being independent of smoking habit, the total leukocyte and neutrophil counts were also related to several characteristics recorded at the physical examinations. The total leukocyte and neutrophil counts were positively associated with serum total cholesterol, serum triglyceride and hematocrit levels, and inversely associated with the serum HDL-cholesterol level. No significant associations of the total leukocyte or neutrophil counts were found with the red blood cell count and hemoglobin level. These results suggest that the total leukocyte and neutrophil counts may represent the metabolic condition with a high coronary risk among apparently healthy people. (+info)A historical cohort mortality study of workers exposed to asbestos in a refitting shipyard. (7/13041)
To investigate the risks of developing asbestos-related diseases we conducted a historical cohort mortality study on 249 ship repair workers (90 laggers and 159 boiler repairers) in a single U.S. Navy shipyard in Japan. We successfully identified the vital status of 87 (96.7%) laggers and 150 (94.3%) boiler repairers, and, of these, 49 (56.3%) and 65 (43.3%) died, respectively, during the follow-up period from 1947 till the end of 1996. Our in-person interviews with some of the subjects clarified that asbestos exposure was considered to be substantially high in the 1950-60s, decreased thereafter gradually but remained till 1979 in the shipyard. The laggers, who had handled asbestos materials directly, showed a significantly elevated SMR of 2.75 (95% C.I.: 1.08-6.48) for lung cancer. The risk developing the disease was greater in the laggers after a 20-year latency (SMR = 3.42). Pancreatic cancer yielded a greater SMR than unity (7.78, 90% C.I.: 2.07-25.19) in a longer working years group. Four laggers died from asbestosis. The boiler repairers, who had many chances for secondary exposure to asbestos and a few for direct exposure, showed no elevation of the SMR of lung cancer overall, but there was a borderline statistically significant SMR of 2.41 (90% C.I.: 1.05-5.45) in a longer working years group. One boiler repairer died from mesothelioma and four from asbestosis. (+info)Relationship between glycosylated hemoglobin and the prevalence of proteinuria in Japanese men. (8/13041)
A total of 5,174 Japanese men were included in a cross-sectional study to examine the relationship between the glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C) level and the prevalence of proteinuria as determined using a reagent strip. The prevalence of proteinuria rose significantly at HbA1C levels above 5.9%, whereas no relationship was observed at HbA1C levels below 5.9%. Multiple logistic regression analysis showed that blood pressure and a family history of diabetes were independent factors associated with proteinuria in subjects with a HbA1C below 5.9% who were not under medication for diabetes. In contrast, HbA1C, obesity and smoking were associated with proteinuria in subjects who were under medication for diabetes and/or have a HbA1C above 5.9%. These findings suggest that maintaining a HbA1C level below 5.9%, non-smoking and a standard body weight may reduce the prevalence of proteinuria in Japanese men. Healthy life-style and standard body weight are especially important for subjects with a family history of diabetes. (+info)I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Japan" is not a medical term. Japan is the name of a country, officially known as Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku in Japanese, and is located in East Asia. It is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean with a population of about 126 million people.
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I'm sorry for any confusion, but "Tokyo" is not a medical term. It is the capital city of Japan and the country's largest metropolitan area. If you have any questions about medical terms or topics, I would be happy to help with those!
An earthquake is not a medical condition. It is a natural disaster that results from the sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust, causing the ground to shake and sometimes resulting in damage to structures and loss of life. The point where the earthquake originates is called the focus or hypocenter, and the epicenter is the point directly above it on the surface of the Earth.
Earthquakes can cause various medical conditions and injuries, such as:
* Cuts, bruises, and fractures from falling debris
* Head trauma and concussions
* Crush syndrome from being trapped under heavy objects
* Respiratory problems from dust inhalation
* Psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
If you experience an earthquake, it is important to seek medical attention if you are injured or experiencing any symptoms. Additionally, it is crucial to follow safety guidelines during and after an earthquake to minimize the risk of injury and ensure your well-being.
Phylogeny is the evolutionary history and relationship among biological entities, such as species or genes, based on their shared characteristics. In other words, it refers to the branching pattern of evolution that shows how various organisms have descended from a common ancestor over time. Phylogenetic analysis involves constructing a tree-like diagram called a phylogenetic tree, which depicts the inferred evolutionary relationships among organisms or genes based on molecular sequence data or other types of characters. This information is crucial for understanding the diversity and distribution of life on Earth, as well as for studying the emergence and spread of diseases.
DNA Sequence Analysis is the systematic determination of the order of nucleotides in a DNA molecule. It is a critical component of modern molecular biology, genetics, and genetic engineering. The process involves determining the exact order of the four nucleotide bases - adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T) - in a DNA molecule or fragment. This information is used in various applications such as identifying gene mutations, studying evolutionary relationships, developing molecular markers for breeding, and diagnosing genetic diseases.
The process of DNA Sequence Analysis typically involves several steps, including DNA extraction, PCR amplification (if necessary), purification, sequencing reaction, and electrophoresis. The resulting data is then analyzed using specialized software to determine the exact sequence of nucleotides.
In recent years, high-throughput DNA sequencing technologies have revolutionized the field of genomics, enabling the rapid and cost-effective sequencing of entire genomes. This has led to an explosion of genomic data and new insights into the genetic basis of many diseases and traits.
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Japan's12
- Japan's fiscal woes can be boiled down to one sentence: Japan has European levels social spending and European levels of aging with American levels of taxation. (metafilter.com)
- My sources at the Bank of Japan and Ministry of Finance tell me that domestic Japanese investors are betting that, after all the grumbling and fighting and ending of political careers, Japan's government will suck it up and raise taxes. (metafilter.com)
- The day that that belief falters - or is proven wrong by main force, when interest payments swamp the primary budget - is the day that Japan collapses (the same goes for the U.S.). But if Japan's government is less dysfunctional than the often skittish Western press believes, that day will never come. (metafilter.com)
- Japan ranks near the bottom of Asian and developed countries alike despite constant reshuffling and refinement of the English educational curriculum in schools and the frequent assertions, acknowledged by Japan's Ministry of Education, that English-language skills are needed to compete in the modern economy. (foreignpolicy.com)
- Japan's national standardization body is the Japan Industrial Standards Committee (JISC) , which plays a central role in standards activities in Japan, covering a wide range of products and technologies. (trade.gov)
- CS Japan estimates that U.S. imports may account for as much as 60 percent of Japan's medical device market, including production in Japan by U.S. companies. (trade.gov)
- In March 2021, Japan's Office of Healthcare Policy of the Cabinet Secretariat concluded a survey identifying key diseases in Japan that may require high levels of medical devices and pharmaceuticals for remediation purposes. (trade.gov)
- While the market for U.S. medical devices in Japan remains strong, U.S. firms face challenges with reimbursement pricing due to GOJ efforts to contain overall healthcare costs that continue to increase given Japan's aging population and low birthrate. (trade.gov)
- Located there are the Bank of Japan and the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan's two most important financial institutions. (britannica.com)
- Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan made a surprise visit to Kyiv today to show support for Ukraine and reaffirm Japan's solidarity with the United States and other countries in condemning Russian aggression as the war enters its second year. (csis.org)
- Japan took the lead in condemning Russian aggression from the start, and Kishida is demonstrating Japan's commitment to defend the global order. (csis.org)
- The Seishi Ryogo En, founded in 1937, is Japan's first 'hospital, school and home' community centre for the rehabilitation of crippled children. (who.int)
20193
- In a 2019 survey , Japan dropped to 53rd in global English proficiency, squarely in the "low proficiency" band. (foreignpolicy.com)
- The voluntary Japan Industrial Standards (JIS) mark, administered by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), applies to nearly 743 different industrial product categories and consists of over 10,773 standards as of March 2019. (trade.gov)
- In April of 2019, Japan implemented a new visa system projected to bring in approximately 345,000 semi-skilled foreign workers into the country over several years. (lu.se)
20213
- After witnessing a decline in economic growth in Q3 2021, Japan is poised for a firmer recovery in Q4, which should continue into next year. (deloitte.com)
- U.S. Commercial Service Japan ("CS Japan") estimated 2021 local production and import data using MHLW monthly reports. (trade.gov)
- CALDERA is a new Nordic-Japan research programme launched in 2021. (lu.se)
Kyoto1
- Based in Kyoto, Japan Experience, a Travel Agency for 30 years, provides you with a wide range of products and services (JRP, Tours, Lodging), and offers a unique house rental formula. (japan-guide.com)
20181
- On 12th November 2018 the Centre hosted a speciel event, featuring special guest talks on the historical, cultural, and economic exchanges between Sweden and Japan. (lu.se)
Meiji3
- In the Meiji period, the Empire of Japan adopted a Western-modeled constitution and pursued a program of industrialization and modernization. (wikipedia.org)
- The items span the period of ancient to early modern Japan before the Meiji period , including pieces of the world's oldest pottery from the Jōmon period and 19th-century documents and writings. (wikipedia.org)
- [3] Feudal Japan ended abruptly in 1867-68 when the Tokugawa shogunate was replaced by the Meiji Restoration . (wikipedia.org)
Japon1
- Spécialistes du Japon, nous vous proposons des circuits organisés pour petits groupes, des excursions ainsi que des voyages sur mesure en compagnie de nos guides francophones. (japan-guide.com)
Prefecture4
- The wave from a tsunami crashes over a street in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture, in northeastern Japan after the magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck the area on March 11, 2011. (medscape.com)
- A man is scanned for radiation exposure at a temporary scanning center for residents living close to the quake-damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant on Wednesday, March 16, 2011, in Koriyama, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan. (medscape.com)
- A woman cries while sitting on a road amid the destroyed city of Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, in northern Japan on March 13, 2011. (medscape.com)
- Evacuees, who fled from the vicinity of Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, sleep at an evacuation center set in a gymnasium in Kawamata, Fukushima Prefecture, in northern Japan on March 14, 2011. (medscape.com)
Fukushima2
- To wit: The year before Fukushima, Japan ran a trade surplus of nearly $70 billion. (foreignpolicy.com)
- A Tokyo Electric Power Company official points at an illustration of a nuclear plant as he answers reporters' questions at the disaster center in Fukushima, Japan, on March 15, 2011. (medscape.com)
Earthquake5
- The president also said efforts are being made to account for all U.S. citizens in Japan, after the 8.9 magnitude earthquake and the tsunami and aftershocks that followed. (voanews.com)
- Officials from Atoms of Peace, an authority in nuclear research in Thailand, prepare to test food imported from Japan, before the tsunami and earthquake, for radioactivity at their office in Bangkok on March 15, 2011. (medscape.com)
- Winner of the Mystery Writers of Japan Award and the Seiun Award, this prescient 1973 science-fiction novel foreshadowed the consequences of the 1995 Osaka-Kobe earthquake and the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. (doverpublications.com)
- Wreckage from the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in 2011 has traveled thousands of miles across the Pacific Ocean. (livescience.com)
- The devastating 9.0 earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan on March 11, 2011, claimed nearly 16,000 lives, injured 6,000 people, and destroyed or damaged countless buildings. (livescience.com)
Foreigners1
- This influx of foreigners may result in cultural, societal, and economic issues in the country as it challenges the homogenous society of Japan, with only two percent of its total population being foreigners. (lu.se)
Japanese17
- A wickedly deadpan spin on the giant Japanese superhero, BIG MAN JAPAN is an outrageous portrait of a pathetic but truly unique hero. (magpictures.com)
- Japan (Japanese: 日本, [ɲihoɴ] , Nippon or Nihon, and formally 日本国, Nippon-koku or Nihon-koku) is an island country in East Asia. (wikipedia.org)
- The name for Japan in Japanese is written using the kanji 日本 and is pronounced Nippon or Nihon. (wikipedia.org)
- For the highest, fundamentally traditionally rather than statutorily defined, subset of Japanese national treasures, see Imperial Regalia of Japan . (wikipedia.org)
- The Japan Pro Wrestling Alliance ( 日本プロレス協会 , Nihon Puroresu Kyōkai ) , also known as the Japanese Wrestling Association ( JWA ), was the first professional wrestling promotion to be based in Japan . (wikipedia.org)
- Oxford's relationship with Japan has grown from strength to strength as the University has expanded its study of Japan, collaborated with Japanese scientific institutions, educated talented Japanese students and received major gifts from Japanese supporters of the University's work. (ox.ac.uk)
- The two centres for the study of Japan at Oxford are the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies and the Nissan Institute of Japanese Studies , the latter being one of several area studies centres that are part of the Oxford School of Global and Area Studies . (ox.ac.uk)
- Japan-related work at the Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies focuses on the humanities and linguistics, and the faculty is also the centre at the University for Japanese language instruction. (ox.ac.uk)
- A crisis in Japan would most likely manifest as a collapse of confidence in the yen: At some point, Japanese citizens will decide that saving in any yen-denominated asset is not worth the risk. (metafilter.com)
- Liquefied natural gas in Japan costs about $16 per million BTUs, or nearly four times what gas trades for in the U.S. That growing dependence on imported natural gas is battering the Japanese economy and has the country scrambling to line up cheaper sources of supply from all over the world. (foreignpolicy.com)
- The American Medical Devices and Diagnostics Manufacturers' Association ("AMDD"), an industry association for Japanese subsidiaries of U.S.-based corporations engaged in the manufacture and sale medical devices and in-vitro diagnostics, currently has over 60 member companies in Japan. (trade.gov)
- Hidaka Range , Japanese Hidaka-sammyaku , mountain range, southernmost portion of the Shiribeshi Mountain system, on Hokkaido , Japan , projecting into the Pacific Ocean at Cape Erimo. (britannica.com)
- At a White House news conference, President Obama said he told Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan earlier Friday (1515 UTC) the U.S. will help Japan in any way possible. (voanews.com)
- Thailand will randomly test imported Japanese food products for possible radiation contamination, the country's Food and Drug Administration said, after Japan warned of more radiation leakage from a power plant. (medscape.com)
- Our friend Liz of Felt Cafe has started Felt Cafe Japan a resource for Japanese crafting. (makezine.com)
- An investigating scientist theorizes that the tiny island has succumbed to the same force that divided the Japanese archipelago from the mainland ― and that the disastrous shifting of a fault in the Japan Trench has placed the entire country in danger of being swallowed by the sea. (doverpublications.com)
- This article is a review of the book The Japanese Psyche - Major Motifs in the Fairy Tales of Japan , written by Hayao Kawai. (bvsalud.org)
Years8
- Is Japan set to lead after 20 years of torpor? (metafilter.com)
- Sake Japan Ornaments make for brilliantly simple gifts in the present, and promise to be meaningful keepsakes for memories in the years to come. (cafepress.com)
- The prospects for the world's third largest economy have brightened substantially since Abe first set out his ambitious plan to haul Japan out of years of stagnation and deflation. (cnn.com)
- This study aims to clarify the scenario of labour migrations toward Japan in which many Brazilians has entered in recent years, and its possible effects on oral health. (bvsalud.org)
- Our first case-study investigates the impacts of the K-Ah "super eruption" in southwestern Japan, which was one of the world's largest eruptions in the last 10,000 years (VEI 7). (lu.se)
- Our initial focus is on understanding the impacts, legacies and deeper cultural transformations that resulted from the K-Ah "super eruption" which devastated southwestern Japan some 7,300 years ago. (lu.se)
- The proportion of foreign-born people among the newly notified tuberculosis (TB) patients has been increasing in recent years and potentially poses a new challenge to TB control in Japan. (who.int)
- Perhaps this isn't the classic image of the advanced society that Japan has become over the last 40 years, yet the dentists working and researching in this economic spearhead were full of enthusiasm for their profession. (bvsalud.org)
19452
- After suffering defeat in the Pacific War and two atomic bombings, Japan surrendered in 1945 and came under a seven-year Allied occupation, during which it adopted a new constitution. (wikipedia.org)
- Online newspaper database in Japan containing archives for Asahi shinbun (1945-) plus two weekly news magazines: Weekly Asahi and Aera. (lu.se)
Tokyo3
- See photos of Japan (including Tokyo, Mount Fuji, geisha, and more) in this travel photo gallery from National Geographic. (nationalgeographic.com)
- As a mark of the importance with which Oxford holds its relationship with Japan, one of the University's three international offices is based in Tokyo. (ox.ac.uk)
- Based in Tokyo, specialized in arranging Japan PRIVATE TOURS with high quality. (japan-guide.com)
Nippon1
- Japan, called in the language of the country Nihon or Nippon (Land of the Rising Sun), and Dai Nihon or Dai Nippon (Great Japan), is situated northwest of the Pacific Ocean and east of the Asiatic Continent. (newadvent.org)
20221
- The dialog included discussions on topics including how to cooperate in order to promote business partnerships, including promoting specific projects involving startups, supply chain enhancement, and digital economies, which are important themes in Japan and Singapore in order to materialize initiatives based on the ASIA-Japan Investing for the Future Initiative announced in January 2022, and how efforts between Japan and Singapore should lead to deepening economic relations throughout ASEAN. (go.jp)
Overseas1
- Amidst a rise in militarism and overseas colonization, Japan invaded China in 1937 and entered World War II as an Axis power in 1941. (wikipedia.org)
Developed country1
- Japan is a developed country and a great power, with one of the largest economies by nominal GDP. (wikipedia.org)
Nominal1
- Wage growth in Japan has been incredibly weak, with nominal wages today still lower than they were in the late 1990s. (deloitte.com)
Vaccination1
- The vaccine scheduler table summarizes the current vaccination schedule for young children, adolescents, and adults in Japan. (who.int)
Fiscal3
- Really Japan is quite a remarkable case, since neither fiscal nor monetary policy seems to be working to achieve the anticipated results. (metafilter.com)
- This year Japan will have a fiscal deficit of around 10% of GDP and gross government debt will hit 235% of GDP, yet the country is still struggling to find growth. (metafilter.com)
- Fiscal multipliers in Japan, " Research in Economics, vol 71(3), pages 411-421. (nber.org)
Delivers1
- JCT delivers tours that showcase the highlights of Japan. (japan-guide.com)
Estimates2
- For a sample period extending from 1960 to 2012, estimates for Japan are quite consistent with those previously estimated for the OECD as well as those estimated using a slightly different methodology for the United States (Auerbach and Gorodnichenko, 2012). (nber.org)
- However, estimates based only on more recent observations are less stable and provide weaker support for the effectiveness of government purchases at stimulating economic activity, particularly in recession, although cyclical patterns in Japan make the dating of recessions a challenge. (nber.org)
Year2
- Kishida traveled to Kyiv by train from Poland after a visit to India and is the last representative of the G7, which Japan chairs this year, to meet with President Zelensky in person. (csis.org)
- Zelensky invited Kishida to visit Ukraine during a virtual meeting in January, and then called on Japan and the other G7 members for continued support during a virtual session Kishida hosted together with other G7 leaders in February to mark the one-year anniversary of the war. (csis.org)
Okhotsk2
- It is in the northwest Pacific Ocean and is bordered on the west by the Sea of Japan, extending from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north toward the East China Sea, Philippine Sea, and Taiwan in the south. (wikipedia.org)
- The seas which surround Japan are the Pacific Ocean on the east, the Sea of Okhotsk on the North, the Sea of Japan on the west, and the China Sea on the south. (newadvent.org)
Country's4
- There's still a huge discussion about how to treat nuclear power in the future, so it will take more time,' to finalize the country's energy plan, said Hidehiro Muramatsu, the U.S. director of Japan Oil Gas and Metals National Corporation, at an event in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday. (foreignpolicy.com)
- Since 2013, the Government of Japan ("GOJ") has promoted the healthcare industry as an important growth engine under the country's economic revitalization and growth strategy. (trade.gov)
- as governor (1998-2003) of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), introduced striking reforms to the country's banking system. (britannica.com)
- 2008-13) as governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ), the country's central bank. (britannica.com)
Main1
- Japan is a part of the Ring of Fire, and spans an archipelago of 14,125 islands, with the five main islands being Hokkaido, Honshu (the "mainland"), Shikoku, Kyushu, and Okinawa. (wikipedia.org)
Buddhist1
- Like many elements borrowed from Chinese culture, it was thoroughly 'Japanified' in the subsequent centuries, and has a long and interesting social and musical history in Japan, from its adoption by Zen Buddhist monks to its revival and spread to the West. (lu.se)
Industries1
- Japan is considered a cultural superpower as the culture of Japan is well known around the world, including its art, cuisine, film, music, and popular culture, which encompasses prominent manga, anime, and video game industries. (wikipedia.org)
Make2
- Make the most of your Japan trip through tailor-made tours and private local guides. (japan-guide.com)
- Through its partnership with WHO, Japan continues to make significant strides in enhancing the well-being of Afghan communities. (who.int)
Research2
- These irrational guidelines have done and will probably continue to do great damage to all related research fields in Japan. (nature.com)
- Studies had been raised that contemplate the universe of international migration, its relation to health, without belittling the Brazilian origin of these workers, but drawing parallels with the research in other countries and especially in Japan. (bvsalud.org)
Swiss2
- In East Asia, many parents, professionals, and students themselves see English as a prerequisite for attaining the best jobs on the market," said Minh Tran, the executive director of academic affairs at Education First, a Swiss language-education company that offers classes in Japan. (foreignpolicy.com)
- Workers from the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation pack potassium iodide tablets on March 14, 2011, to send to the Swiss embassy in Japan. (medscape.com)
Korea2
- When it launched the missile on Friday, North Korea aimed it on a high trajectory which allowed the weapon to crash in to the Sea of Japan. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
- The statement from Gen. Terrence J. O'Shaughnessy, U.S. Pacific Air Forces commander, came after the militaries of the U.S., South Korea and Japan spent 10 hours conducting bomber-jet drills over the Korean Peninsula. (theeconomiccollapseblog.com)
Crisis2
- If Japan doesn't change course, it will have a major crisis within the next decade. (metafilter.com)
- if Japan raised taxes to European levels, crisis would be instantly averted. (metafilter.com)
Sweden2
- A comparison of the historical development of poverty relief in Sweden and Japan, with a focus on Svenska fattigvårdsförbundet (The Swedish Association for Poverty Care). (lu.se)
- Core team members are based at Lund and Stockholm Universities in Sweden and at Kanazawa and Kyushu Universities in Japan. (lu.se)
Ministry2
- The Japan Agricultural Standards (JAS) is another voluntary but widely used product standard system administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries (MAFF). (trade.gov)
- In addition, as specific collaboration projects under the dialogue, it was announced that the Singapore-Japan Fast Track Pitch Event would be held jointly by METI, JETRO, the Ministry of Trade and Industry of Singapore, Enterprise Singapore, and Economic Development Board. (go.jp)
English4
- The failure to adopt English is particularly unexpected given that the English language-and the whiteness associated with it-signifies privilege in Japan. (foreignpolicy.com)
- A plummeting population and an inevitable future influx of foreign workers collide with a proud national identity, structural and cultural obstacles to English learning, and enough economic independence to resist what might otherwise seem an inevitable future: an English-speaking Japan. (foreignpolicy.com)
- Fully escorted group and private Japan tours with English speaking guide and 4-star hotels. (japan-guide.com)
- The Japan Times is an English-language newspaper published by The Japan Times Ltd in Japan since 1897. (lu.se)
System2
- IAJapan operates several accreditation programs including the Japan National Laboratory Accreditation System (JNLA) and the Japan Calibration Service System (JCSS). (trade.gov)
- Federal Reserve System, or the Bank of Japan, that is charged with regulating the size of a nation's money supply, the availability and cost of credit, and the foreign-exchange value of its currency. (britannica.com)
Government6
- If that can be done in a stable way (without accelerating inflation) and if stable growth persists, then Japan can use an 'inflation tax' to erode the value of its government debt instead of an actual tax. (metafilter.com)
- The Government of Japan fully meets the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking. (state.gov)
- In this paper, we estimate government purchase multipliers for Japan, following the approach used previously for a panel of OECD countries (Auerbach and Gorodnichenko, 2013). (nber.org)
- Toshimitsu Motegi, the trade and industry minister, said the government was still studying thousands of public comments to the draft proposal, and is still grappling with how to get the energy that Japan needs without strangling its economy with high prices. (foreignpolicy.com)
- Japan will increase government spending by about $53.5 billion to keep its economic revival program on track. (cnn.com)
- The World Health Organization is proud to partner with the Government of Japan to support Afghanistan's health care initiatives. (who.int)
Rice2
- On the other, a couple of modest grocery stores offer the same brands of packaged rice, bean paste and fish sauce found throughout Japan. (latimes.com)
- Rural Japan is glorious with its rice paddies, farm houses and quaint hot spring inns. (japan-guide.com)
Support3
- Japan has provided more than $7 billion in aid to Ukraine , including nonlethal military equipment and humanitarian assistance, and Kishida could announce additional support for reconstruction during the visit. (csis.org)
- Available through support from Japan Foundation. (lu.se)
- The Friends of the Global Fund, Japan (FGFJ), is designed as a private support group for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, which was established in January 2002 with a mandate t. (bvsalud.org)
Time1
- Save time & have a better time anywhere in Japan: since 1990: 100% tailormade value-added, expert self-guided, guided tours, packages & travel services @ retail prices. (japan-guide.com)
Events1
- Based on rigorous scientific speculation, Japan Sinks recounts a completely credible series of geological events. (doverpublications.com)
Economic2
- On February 15, the Japan-Singapore Economic Dialogue (JSED) was held in Singapore. (go.jp)
- Japan introduced a new defense strategy last December centered on acquiring advanced capabilities to strengthen deterrence, but also seeks to stabilize relations and sustain economic ties with Beijing. (csis.org)
Population1
- Japan has the world's highest life expectancy, though it is experiencing a population decline due to its very low birth rate. (wikipedia.org)
Travel2
- Japan travel specialist offering small group cultural-immersion and economy tours. (japan-guide.com)
- This lecture will cover both the travel and the experience the Swedish scientists had when reaching Japan in 1879. (lu.se)
Asia2
- The old Malay name for Japan, Japang or Japun, was borrowed from a southern coastal Chinese dialect and encountered by Portuguese traders in Southeast Asia, who brought the word to Europe in the early 16th century. (wikipedia.org)
- The meeting contained discussions on topics based on the ASIA-Japan Investing for the Future Initiative such as promoting initiatives by the public and private sectors of Japan and Singapore in startups, supply chain enhancement, digital economies, and other areas. (go.jp)
Adventures2
- Adventures in discovering traditional Japan. (japan-guide.com)
- Discover Japan with tailor-made trips: cultural immersions, expert-led adventures, all fitting your budget and preferences. (japan-guide.com)
Bank of Ja1
- served as governor of the Bank of Japan (BOJ) from 2003 to 2008. (britannica.com)