There has been a drop in interest in Japan tours, says Yuen Chun-ning. SING TAO Cheng Wong Hongkongers are shifting to long-haul tours in the Middle East and Europe amid concerns over a potential major earthquake in Japan this July, while others are choosing to visit Japan earlier than usual in March or April. Earthquake and tsunami experts from official agencies in Japan have repeatedly warned about the potential earthquake risks along the Nankai Trough. They noted that the probability of an 8- to 9-magnitude earthquake in the region over the next 30 years has increased from 74
Japan will be first in line among major nations in entering into discussions with the U.S. government over reciprocal tariffs. While it is desirable that Cabinet-level ministers of Japan and the United States engage in dialogue at an early stage, the negative effects of the unilateral and high tariffs are extensive and the basis for the tariffs is feeble. Ryosei Akazawa, the minister for economic revitalization who will travel to the United States for those talks, must question the rationale for the tariffs and ask Washington to reconsider. The U.S. side, including Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, will likely bring up
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Concerns are increasingly being voiced about Japan's high-cost medical care system. Generously, it aims to reduce the out-of-pocket expenses of patients facing high medical expenses. However, one particular gripe is whether it should be applied to foreigners who are in Japan for only a short stay. Foreigners who reside in Japan for more than three months for study or work are covered by the National Health Insurance (NHI) system. These individuals are required to pay 30% of their medical expenses themselves. They may also apply for a reduction of medical expenses under the High-Cost Medical Treatment System. A problem arises,